Constructing valuable and inclusive opportunities for developing industry leaders.
The CANS Emerging Leaders group is dedicated to fostering meaningful, inclusive opportunities for the next generation of industry leaders. The group aims to create a supportive environment where young professionals can develop their skills, broaden their networks, and make a positive impact on both the construction industry and the wider community. Attendees of the Emerging Leaders events are under 40 and work for member companies.
CANS Emerging Leaders hosts a variety of annual events designed to encourage connection, collaboration and professional growth, including:
- Networking Night (Fall)
- Speaker Series (Winter)
- Curling Bonspiel (Spring)
- Meet & Greet on the Harbour (Summer)
- Golf Tournament (Summer)
Get involved!
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Up next for CANS Emerging Leaders!
We’re excited to announce that Speaker Series returns on February 12, 2026! Discover one of the most ambitious city-building projects in Halifax’s history—the transformation of the former Cogswell Interchange into a vibrant, connected neighbourhood.
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore how the Cogswell District is redefining urban living. Reserve your spot today!
Save these dates!
Each year, CANS Emerging Leaders Group hosts a slate of engaging events to help you make valuable industry connections. See below for some upcoming dates and stay tuned for event and registration details, which will be shared here, in CANS Weekly Newsletter, and on CANS social networks!
- Emerging Leaders Curling Bonspiel – April 10, 2026
- Emerging Leaders Meet & Greet on the Harbour – July 22, 2026
- Emerging Leaders Golf Tournament – September 18, 2026
Get to know your Emerging Leaders Committee!
2025-2026 Emerging Leaders Committee
- (Chair) Nicole Baker, Eastward Energy
- (Vice-Chair) Jake Brennan, Iron Maple Constructors Inc.
- Alan Ehrenholz, CBCL
- Colin MacKinley, Able Electric
- Danny Luong, Avondale Construction
- Debra Reid, FBM Architecture Ltd.
- Ellen MacDonald, Atlantic Road Construction & Paving
- Jack Flemming, Ocean Contractors Ltd.
- Kaitlyn Bennett, Pomerleau
- Kevin Cahill, AON
- Solveig Burns, rcs construction
In case you missed it!
Looking for photos from our past events? Click here to visit CANS Flickr and see what we’ve been up to!
Questions
For more information about CANS Emerging Leaders, please contact:
Taylor Shaw
Research, Policy & Program Lead
Construction Association of Nova Scotia
902-210-1720
tshaw@cans.ns.ca