Statistics — NS Construction Payroll Employment Was Up 9.4% (Jan-June 2021)
Read more employment, earnings and hours highlights for Nova Scotia, reported in June 2021.
Statistics — 30% of Nova Scotia Businesses Report Shortage in Skilled Labour (Q3 Survey)
Looking over the next 12 months, 8% of Nova Scotia business respondents felt very or somewhat optimistic about business conditions. Read more from this survey including business expectations for the next three months and reported obstacles that employers are facing at this time.
Statistics — Construction-related Business Counts Shrunk 1.3% (Dec 2020-June 2021)
Find highlights from the latest statistics released on Business Counts in Nova Scotia (June 2021). Note: Statistics Canada noted that business counts as of June 2021 may not yet fully reflect impacts of the pandemic. Resumption or permanent closure of businesses may not yet be fully processed and confirmed.
Notice — Congratulations to Duron Atlantic’s Leadership Excellence Graduates
The Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS) and Duron Atlantic Limited would like to congratulate all the graduates of the joint Duron Atlantic Limited and Construction Association of Nova Scotia Leadership Excellence for Managers and Supervisors Program.
Statistics – Investment in Nova Scotia Building Construction Decreased 4.6% in June 2021
Investment in Nova Scotia building construction decreased 4.6% in June 2021 (seasonally adjusted) compared to May 2021. Outside of Halifax monthly building construction decreased 7.8% while Halifax building construction increased 1.4% in June 2021.
News — “Despite pandemic, women carved out slightly larger role in construction last year”
The COVID-19 pandemic kept construction crews off sites last spring, stalled projects throughout the year and prompted lingering job losses, but it did not derail recent gains for women in the industry.
Reminder — Invitation to Black-led Businesses: Share Your 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.
CANSnet Preview – NS21-1410: Dartmouth North Community Centre Renovation
In Fall 2020, Dartmouth North Public Library began renovations to update and redesign the interior library space. There are no planned Rec Centre service interruptions during this renovation.
Statistics — Nova Scotia’s Unemployment Decreased 7.1%, July 2021
Labour force survey results reflect the period from July 11 to 17. For comparison, Nova Scotia reopening plan moved to Phase 3 on June 30 and Phase 4 on July 14 (middle of reference week) with less stringent public health measures compared to June.
Notice – Bill C-208 and Changes to Family Business Succession
Bill C-208 provides for the intergenerational transfer of certain family businesses to receive the same tax treatment as businesses sold to a third party.