COVID-19: Nova Scotia at A Glance

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Cases of COVID-19

As of July 7, Nova Scotia has four active cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified on July 6. All told, the province has reported 1,065confirmed cases of the virus. Read the full release from the Province here.

New Gathering Limits Announced

The new gathering limits are now in effect.  If a recognized business or organization is planning an event outdoors, 250 people can attend with physical distancing in place. For an indoor event, the limit is 50 per cent capacity to a maximum of 200 – with physical distancing. Click here for further details from the updated Health Protection Order.

Tracking Visitors to Atlantic Canada

People entering Nova Scotia from outside Atlantic Canada must complete a tracking form to enter the province in addition to providing an address where they will be staying and self-isolating for 14 days and a phone number where they can be reached 24/7.

Nova Scotia’s borders, while restricted, are not closed. People from outside of Atlantic Canada are welcome to the province, but they must self-isolate for 14 days when they arrive. For more details, read the full release from the Province.

Access Nova Scotia Open for Walk-in Services

Walk-in service is now available at Access Centres. Depending on your transaction, this means you can either go online (click here), make an appointment, or drop in. Please note: a high volume of walk-in traffic is expected. If you can, complete your transaction online or make an appointment first to avoid a long wait.

Halifax Chamber of Commerce Offering Webinar on Wage Support Programs for Hiring Students

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Join the conversation about how student wage subsidies can help you take your business to the next level for little or no cost.

Navigating Covid-19: Wage Support Programs for Hiring Students

  • Host: Halifax Chamber of Commerce
  • Date: Tuesday, July 21
  • Time: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Click here to register for this webinar.

Do you have a student or entry-level position open this summer?

This summer, CANS is hosting a Summer Youth Job Board to connect the emerging workforce with career opportunities in our industry. We’re accepting posting submissions throughout the summer! Click here to find out what is required and download a job posting form.

Questions? For more information, please contact Lori Rogers at lrogers@cans.ns.ca or 902-809-2297.

Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA) Enforcement Team Resumes Worksite Visits

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A reminder that the NSAA’s Enforcement team has resumed worksite visits to support compliance with the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act. Individuals working in the compulsory certified trades must be a registered apprentice or have a Certificate of Qualification to work legally in the trade. Compliance Officers will ensure physical distancing, use personal protective equipment and follow public health guidelines in this work.

Funding Reminder for Apprentices from the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA)

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Apprentices are reminded of the financial support available through the Canada Apprentice Loan. The Canada Apprentice Loan is a federal initiative to help you complete your apprenticeship in a designated Red Seal trade. With the Canada Apprentice Loan, an apprentice can receive up to $4,000 in interest-free loans per level of technical training. To apply for the Canada Apprenticeship Loan, click here: https://www.pca-cal.ca/en/Home

In addition, grants are available from the federal government for completion of level 1, level 2 and the final level of technical training in Red Seal trades. Financial awards are available from the NSAA for level 3 progression in Red Seal and provincial trades and for completion of the final level of technical training in provincial trades. For more information on the financial awards click here.