Nova Scotia Provincial Budget 2021-2022 – Impact on Construction Industry
On Thursday, March 25, 2021, the government of Nova Scotia released its 2021-2022 budget. There are a number of news announcements relevant to our industry. Read more.
NEWS — Update on Nova Scotia – almost, but not quite recovered
“Almost but not quite’ is the best way to describe how close the Nova Scotia economy is to a full recovery from the coronavirus health crisis and from the impacts of the COVID-induced recession.
NEWS — Billion-dollar construction boom to create hundreds of good jobs in Cape Breton
“These are generational projects that are going to provide opportunities for Cape Bretoners in a way that we haven’t seen here forever, and it’s going to leave a legacy for the region moving forward.”
CANS Wins 2020 CCA Partner Association Award
The Construction Association of Nova Scotia is celebrating its latest accomplishment – winning the Canadian Construction Association’s 2020 Partner Association Award of Excellence.
Weather Update // CANS Office Closure – March 19, 2021
March 19, 2021, 9:00 AM: Due to inclement weather, CANS Dartmouth office will remain closed on Friday, March 19. As a reminder, while our physical office is closed, our CANS staff are still available to assist our members virtually, including our statutory declaration service.
NEWS — A guide to the major developments that will transform Halifax Regional Municipality
The Chronicle Herald offers a breakdown some of the major proposed and approved developments to keep an eye out for including, the Penhorn Mall transformation, the Twin Lakes Development and the Cogswell district redevelopment.
NEWS — Canada and Nova Scotia invest in hospital and medical facilities to respond to the impacts of COVID-19
“The health of our province depends on the health of our people. Infrastructure projects like this are about more than construction as they help enhance Nova Scotians’ access to care, and help with the retention and recruitment of health care professionals […]
CANSnet Project Preview: NS21-0368 – Construction of a New Skilled Trades Building – Liverpool Regional High School
As part of the Province’s $85 million investment in new school projects and upgrades, Liverpool Regional Highschool will soon see the addition of a skilled trades building on campus.
NOTICE — APEC: Increased Digitalization and Automation Needed to Support the Recovery
From Atlantic Provinces Economic Council (APEC) — “Firms in Atlantic Canada are increasingly looking at digital technologies to improve business processes or in some cases to completely transform their businesses. Read more.
NOTICE — Registration Now Open for Government of Canada’s New Procurement Service
During the transition to the new service, tender opportunities will still be posted to BuyAndSell.gc.ca, which is the authoritative source of federal tender opportunities. Learn more, and register for an SAP Ariba account, click here.