Statistics — Construction Saw a National Job Vacancy Rate of 5.5%, May 2021

Click here for key highlights from statistics covering May 2021’s job vacancy rates. The job vacancy rate is a key indicator of labour market conditions. The job vacancy rate is the percentage of job positions (both filled and vacant) that are vacant.

Statistics — Active Businesses Saw 0.3% Increase in Nova Scotia, April 2021

Statistics Canada released updated data on monthly business openings and closures for April 2021. Find highlights pertinent to Nova Scotia here.

CANSnet Project Preview: CBU’s Centre For Discovery and Innovation

The Centre for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) at Cape Breton University (CBU) will sustain CBU for future generations and drive population growth and the economic health of the entire Island.

News — Prompt Payment Coalition Calls on Province to Commit Regulatory Framework by 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nova Scotia Prompt Payment Coalition calls on provincial government to commit to final regulatory and adjudication framework by Dec. 30, 2021

Canadian Black-led Businesses Invited to Share Federal Procurement Experiences

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) invites Canadian Black-owned or -led businesses to complete an online questionnaire to provide information about their businesses and their experiences with federal procurement.

Notice — Sun Safety Bulletin – Risk of Overexposure to Ultraviolet Radiation (UV)

The Safety Branch of the Department of Labour and Advanced Education reminds workplaces to ensure that their outdoor workers are protected from the sun and ultraviolet radiation (UV).

CANS 2021 Home Depot Pro Summer Golf Tournament Winners

Thank you to all the players and sponsors who participated in CANS 2021 Home Depot Pro Summer Golf Tournament. Curious which teams took home prizes on the big day? Find a list of winners from each of our courses!

Statistics — Nova Scotia’s median income of persons in couple families grew by 2.5% in 2019

Statistics Canada has released estimates of family and individual income generated from 2019 T1 personal income tax returns. This data shows how income is changing over time for particular types of families as well as how it compares by type of income and geography.

UPDATED! Follow CANS Pipeline – Nova Scotia Community College Campus Relocation Project

CANS Projects team have been following the latest news on the NSCC Marconi Campus Relocation (Sydney, NS). See our Pipeline connection PL19-0336NS for news related to the project, and find associated trade packages and open tenders.

July Updates from the Canadian Construction Association

Updates from the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) including the launch of “Insight Report: Innovation and R&D in Construction,” as well as recommendations for Canada’s long-term infrastructure vision.