Amended Hearing Order – Update from the NS Utility and Review Board

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Amended Hearing Order – Update from the NS Utility and Review Board

IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by the HALIFAX REGIONAL WATER COMMISSION for approval of a revised Regional Development Charge for Water and Wastewater Infrastructure and for approval of Amendments to the Schedule of Rates, Rules and Regulations for Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Services to revise the Regional Development Charge. 

The public hearing for this matter originally scheduled for Monday, March 23, 2020, at the Offices of the Board, has been rescheduled to Thursday, June 11, 2020, reserving Friday, June 12, 2020, if necessary. 

Below is an updated timeline:  

Letters of Comment Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Requests to Speak (by Teleconference) Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Opening Statements filed by the Parties Thursday, June 4, 2020
Hearing Commences Thursday, June 11, 2020 and Friday, June 12, 2020, if necessary

Click HERE and HERE for more information.

Learn more about the Regional Development Charge.

Board Hearings are open to the public and you may participate. Listen to the live hearing by visiting the Board’s website at https://nsuarb.novascotia.ca

CANS Spring Fling Cancelled for 2020

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With the current pandemic top of mind, CANS board of directors and management are carefully monitoring and proactively planning to ensure that we do our part to limit the spread of the virus. To this end, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Spring Fling, which had been planned for May 28th, 2020.

The Spring Fling will return on May 27, 2021, and we look forward to your enthusiastic involvement. We will continue to monitor and evaluate our operational activities. As this situation continues to evolve, we will update you on any changes in our planned activities.

Thank you again for your continued investment in your Association.

Questions? For more information about CANS Events, contact: Michelle Peters, Events Lead at mpeters@cans.ns.ca

Virtual Q&A Series to Explore Trades Continues with Welding on May 14

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Do you know any youth who are eager to learn more about a career in construction and the trades? Share this information with them! Our virtual Q&A sessions explore careers in construction from the comfort of home, every Thursday until June 15.

THIS WEEK: Building Futures for Youth and CANS Construction Connection are proud to present:

Q&A Session Two – Welding (with Doug Ware)

  • Date: Thursday, May 14
  • Time: 12:30 p.m. (approx. 30-45 minutes)
  • Who: Doug Ware, Operations Manager and Red Seal Certified Welder with RKO Steel in Dartmouth, NS

Click here on May 14 to access this Zoom session!

Did you miss a session?

Learn about carpentry and more with these sessions on-demand. Click here to watch our previous sessions now.

CANS Board of Director Applications Due Friday, May 15

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CANS is seeking two individuals to join our industry-based Board of Directors. If you are interested in rolling up your sleeves, getting involved and advancing the interests of our industry, we want to hear from you before Friday, May 15 at 4:00 p.m.!

Applicants must meet one or more of the following criteria as determined by our governance matrix:

  • Are a female industry professional who is in a middle-to-senior role within your firm
  • Are a small-to-medium-sized contractor
  • Are based in rural NS, specifically the South Shore and/or CBRM
  • Are a member of an under-represented community
  • Have expertise in industry and government relations, standard practices or advocacy

To apply, please send your name, contact information, resume and a statement of intended contributions to Sheryl Farrington at sfarrington@cans.ns.ca.

CANS calls on the Province to consider the creation of an Emergency COVID-19 Construction Cost and Reimbursement Program

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On May 1, CANS called on the Province to consider the creation of an Emergency COVID-19 Construction Cost and Reimbursement Program. 

Read CANS full letter to Deputy Minister of the Department of Business, Bernie Miller.

COVID-19: Important Social Distancing Reminder from CANS

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Our industry remains key to our economy here in Nova Scotia. We have heard from some of our government partners that our health and safety practices are commendable. However, inspectors have asked that we remind all of our members to adhere to social distancing requirements. 

We are fortunate that our industry has remained operational, albeit with new challenges and requirements. To continue to operate, we need everyone to do their part and ensure that they are abiding by the requirements outlined here. This not only keeps your employees and the public safe, but allows our industry to continue to operate. Failure to do so will very likely have negative consequences for a health and safety point of view, but also negatively impact our ability to continue to function as an industry.

Sincerely,

Duncan Williams
President & CEO
Construction Association of Nova Scotia

Click here to download the Province’s Social Distancing Best Practices.

Survey: How is COVID-19 is Affecting your Business?

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How is COVID-19 affecting your business? To help us better understand the impact of COVID-19 and the needs of our members, we are asking you to provide your feedback. This survey will take approximately 5-7 minutes to complete.

Complete this survey now.

2020 Nova Scotia Construction Guide – Now Available Online!

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Have you heard? It’s here! CANS 2020 Nova Scotia Construction Guide is now available online. The Construction Guide includes information about CANS programs and services; a list of standard construction contracts and documents; our membership directory and members trade codes; and a quick reference of industry partner associations. The Construction Guide is fully interactive. Click on any advertisement or CANS area of service and you will be taken to that specific website!   

Click here to access CANS 2020 Nova Scotia Construction Guide.

BFY & CANS Construction Connection Program – Virtual Q&A Will Help Youth Explore Construction Careers from Home

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Just because we’re social distancing doesn’t mean we can’t safely explore careers in construction together! Do you know any youth who are eager to learn more about a career in construction and the trades? Share this information with them! They’ll be able to explore careers in construction from the comfort of home with our upcoming series of virtual Q&A sessions.

Every Thursday from May 7 – June 15, Building Futures for Youth and CANS Construction Connection will host virtual Q&A sessions with successful local tradespeople and construction professionals.

Session One – Howie Doiron, Red Seal Carpenter

For more information, please contact Alain Lefebvre, alefebvre@cans.ns.ca or 902-456-6444.