News // Apprentice Supervision Ratio Revised to Help Meet Labour Demands
/in front/by CANSMore skilled trades workers can seek certification in Nova Scotia with changes the Province is making to apprenticeship training requirements. Learn more about the amendments to the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act General Regulations.
Statistics // Labour Force in July 2022: Market Trends and Survey Results
/in front/by Alison ClackWith rising employment stable and falling labour force, Nova Scotia’s unemployment rate declined from 7.0% in June 2022 to 5.9% in July 2022. This is the lowest unemployment rate in monthly labour force survey records dating back to 1976, though lower unemployment rates were recorded in the early 1970s.
Statistics // Industry Highlights from ‘Building Permits, June 2022’
/in front/by Alison ClackNova Scotia’s total building permits (residential and non-residential) decreased 11.8% to $229.2 million.
Statistics // Industry Highlights from ‘Building Construction, June 2022’
/in front/by Alison ClackInvestment in Nova Scotia building construction increased 6.7% in June 2022 to $512.6 million. Halifax monthly building construction increased 22.9% to $308.2 million while outside of Halifax building construction decreased 10.9% to $204.3 million.