CANS staff will continue to work remotely the week of April 19, 2020, based on the advice of public health officials. All digital services remain active. Please understand there may be delays in certain CANS services but we are actively working on to keep any issues minimal.
For more CANS updates throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, visit: https://www.cans.ns.ca/cans-covid-19-information-centre/
Dear CANS Members,
On behalf of the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), we are asking you to support their urgent request of the federal government to create an Emergency COVID-19 Construction Cost Reimbursement Program. This program would be intended to alleviate some of the financial pressure the industry is experiencing throughout the ongoing pandemic. Take action now, send a letter to your MP.
Click here to read the full letter from CCA President Mary Van Buren.
Sincerely,
Duncan Williams
President & CEO
Construction Association of Nova Scotia
The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency Board is inviting applications for one employer and one employee member to represent Nova Scotia on an Atlantic Trade Advisory Committee (ATAC) for the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic trade.
Click here for more information about this position. The application deadline is April 22, 2020.
Click here to download the Expression of Interest (EOI) form.
Through the designation of Honourary Life Membership, CANS wishes to honour individuals who, through their deeds and actions, have significantly contributed to the betterment of the Association and/or the industry and attainment of its goals and visions. Nominations are due by Friday, May 8, 2020.
For more information and to download the nomination form, click HERE. Please submit your nomination forms to Sheryl Farrington by email sfarrington@cans.ns.ca
If you work in the Nova Scotia construction industry, please share your experiences throughout the growing COVID-19 pandemic. Send us your COVID-related questions and concerns.
To help our members stay safe and informed throughout the ongoing pandemic, CANS has compiled the latest information from government and industry. This dedicated web page is updated daily with important CANS updates regarding COVID-19, recent news announcements and information, and useful links and resources.
Sunday, March 22 –
Premier Stephen McNeil has declared a provincial state of emergency in Nova Scotia as of Sunday morning, March 22, 2020. The move is an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19 and will strengthen the special measures and restrictions on public movement already in place.
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to make its way through the province, CANS staff will continue to work remotely this week. CANS offices in Sydney and Burnside will remain closed and in-person services suspended for the time being.
Dear Premier McNeil,
We would like to bring forward the following considerations as our government contemplates public health, economic and civil policy decisions, specifically relating to the construction industry. The Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS) recommends measures for the continuation of construction projects and does not support an industry-wide shutdown for the following reasons:
Based on decisions made by the province of Nova Scotia on Tuesday, all customer service centres and Planning & Development counter services were closed to the public effective March 18, 2020. Staff at the centres will continue to work, focusing on administrative support that does not involve face-to-face customer service.