Notice // Safety alert – Work platform prohibition

The Safety Branch of Labour, Skills, and Immigration has issued a safety alert about work platform prohibition.

Statistics // ‘Building Construction Price Index, Q2 2024’ and ‘Canada GDP by Industry, May 2024’

Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Canada was up 0.2% in May following 0.3% growth in April 2024.

Office Closure // Monday, August 5, 2024

Please be advised that CANS office will be closed on Monday, August 5, in observance of Natal Day.

Thank you for attending CANS Emerging Leaders Meet & Greet on the Harbour

Thank you to all who joined us on Wednesday, July 24 for an unforgettable evening of networking on the beautiful Halifax Harbour.

Notice // Phishing Alert: Protect your information

Official CANS emails will always come from a cans.ns.ca domain name.  

Mandatory updates to your first aid kits required by August 1

Workplaces should refer to the noted changes when inspecting their kits to ensure they are in compliance with the new standards by August 1.

Statistics // Industry highlights from ‘Building Construction, May 2024’

In May 2024, Nova Scotia’s non-residential building construction grew 4.0% to $98.6 million

CANS Team is growing — July 2024 update

Over the past few months, we’ve had some new faces join the team and a few of our existing team members have seen their titles change as their roles expand. Please join us in welcoming and congratulating these members of CANS team.

Statistics // Labour market trends for the construction industry, June 2024

Construction is among the fastest growing industries in Atlantic Canada, seeing 9% employment change in April-June 2024 vs. the same time last year.

CANS Emerging Leaders Committee – Call for Applications

New to the industry, your company, or your position, and eager to broaden your industry contacts? Apply to join CANS Emerging Leaders Committee by July 31!