Archived News & Press Releases

2022

December 20, 2022 – QEII redevelopment plan – budget; labour shortages; supply chain issues (media mention – News 95.7, The Todd Veinotte Show)

December 12, 2022 – N.S. construction industry happy with QEII redevelopment plan (media mention – CBC News)

October 26, 2022 – Interest Rates and Construction (media mention – Global News)

October 21, 2022 – Nova Scotia government is taking steps to help settle pay disputes in the construction industry sooner (media mention – News 95.7, The Todd Veinotte Show)

October 19, 2022 – Province Wants Adjudicators for Builder Pay Disputes (media mention – All Nova Scotia)

October 18, 2022 – Legislation Addresses Payment Disputes in Construction Industry (press release – Nova Scotia Provincial Government)

October 18, 2022 – New N.S. agency to settle construction industry pay disputes (media mention – CBC News)

October 12, 2022 – Why those needing chimney repairs in Cape Breton may have a long wait (media mention – CBC News)

October 7, 2022 – Fiona: One week after N.S. premier asked for more troops, fewer boots on ground (media mention – Global News)

October 6, 2022 – Nova Scotia braces for rebuilding challenges after Hurricane Fiona’s destruction (media mention – News 95.7, The Todd Veinotte Show)

October 5, 2022 – Rising costs, labour shortages stand in way of quick Fiona rebuild in Nova Scotia (media mention – CBC News)

October 5, 2022 – Labour shortages hamper recovery efforts (media mention – CTV News)

September 27, 2022 – Labour shortage strains rebuild efforts (media mention – All Nova Scotia)

September 22, 2022 – CANS advisory: Members secure worksites in preparation for Fiona (media mention – Daily Commercial News)

September 22, 2022 – Province doing safety checks on construction cranes in Halifax ahead of storm (media mention – CBC Nova Scotia)

August 27, 2022 – Construction industry says new bylaw changes will impact all (media mention – City News)

August 25, 2022 – Duncan Williams, feedback regarding bylaw changes (media mention – All Nova Scotia)

August 24, 2022 – Halifax Council Looks Keen to Limit Construction Noise (media mention – All Nova Scotia)

August 23, 2022 – Construction group says it’s possible to meet N.S. housebuilding needs for 2030 – but challenges exist (media mention – CBC Nova Scotia)

August 23, 2022 – Builders Pan City Plan To Cut Construction (media mention – All Nova Scotia)

July 7, 2022 – Province trying to train more trades, Apprenticeship Ratios (media mention – All Nova Scotia)

July 6, 2022 – Industry says Noise Bylaw Would Impact Costs, Timelines Of New Halifax Housing (media mention – Huddle)

June 22, 2022 – CANS blasts HRM CPED committee on proposed changes to noise by-law, says city is not contemplating impacts on economy, labour force, environment, and public safety with its decision (CANS press release)

June 12, 2022 – Nova Scotia in midst of labour shortage in skilled trades, experts say (media mention – CBC Nova Scotia)

May 30, 2022 – More help wanted: staffing shortages showing up in unexpected places (media mention – CTV News, Atlantic)

May 25, 2022 – Fuel costs and impact on construction (media mention – News 95.7 – The Todd Veinotte Show, 41:35 – 31:58)

May 25, 2022 – Duncan Williams commentary on pyritic slate dumping in Dartmouth Cove (media mention – All Nova Scotia)

May 20, 2022 – NS construction industry worried projects will be scrapped as fuel prices soar (media mention – CBC Nova Scotia)

February 22, 2022 – Councillor makes ‘inaccurate’ assertions about Halifax construction disruptions: CANS CEO (media mention – Daily Commercial News)

February 11, 2022 – Construction Association of Nova Scotia disappointed with HRM Councillor Kathryn Morse’s comments on construction site encroachment on public spaces (CANS press release)

2021

July 26, 2021 – Nova Scotia Prompt Payment Coalition calls on provincial government to commit to final regulatory and adjudication framework by Dec. 30, 2021

June 14, 2021 – Building Futures for Youth program aims to help alleviate the construction labour shortage in Nova Scotia

March 24, 2021 – Construction Association of Nova Scotia wins CCA Partner Association Award of Excellence

2020

October 1, 2020 – Construction Association of Nova Scotia adds second female chair to Board of Directors in Association history

June 15, 2020 – CANS wins 2019 CCA Gold Seal Association Award of Excellence

2019

September 20, 2019 – Centre Plan: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

May 1, 2019 – Prompt Payment legislation coming to Nova Scotia construction industry

January 23, 2019 – Op-Ed in allNovaScotia – Why Nova Scotia Needs Prompt Payment Legislation

2018

September 20, 2018 – The future of the construction industry is here! Join us on Nov. 20 for CANSTech – The Construction Technology & Innovation in Halifax, NS

September 12, 2018 – Newly formed Nova Scotia Prompt Payment Coalition calling on provincial governement to enact prompt payment legislation

2017

November 21, 2017 – Construction Association of Nova Scotia concerned that contractors and buyers of construction are still not compliant with the Builders’ Lien Act

September 26, 2017 – Building Futures for Youth Celebrates 10 Years of Helping Students Explore Careers in the Construction Industry

September 20, 2017 – CANS Concerned about the Federal Government’s Proposed Changes to Canada’s Tax Code

June 27, 2017 – Grade six students learn about opportunities in the construction industry 

April 27, 2017 – CANS pleased with the Province of NS decision to apply all recommended amendments to the Builders’ Lien Act

2016

May 6, 2016 – Increased funding for Building Futures for Youth program will allow more students to explore opportunities in the construction industry

2015

April 7, 2015 – First cohort graduates from Executive Certificate in Construction Leadership program

March 9, 2016 – CANS wins CCA Gold Seal Association Award at Canadian Construction Association Annual Conference

January 14, 2015 – CANSWorks program prepares adult learners to earn high school diploma and work in construction trades industry

2014

November 12th, 2014 – Amendments to Apprenticeship Trade Qualifications Act will encourage more Nova Scotians to pursue apprenticeship says Construction Association of Nova Scotia

Check out the article on CANS in the April 2014 Next Step Nova Scotia issue published by the Chronicle Herald

March 11th, 2014 – CANS wins Partner Association of the Year

February 10th, 2014 – Executive Certificate in Construction Leadership Launch Event

2013

December 6th, 2013- First Contract Arbitration

December 5th, 2013 – Administrative Penalties

October 28th, 2013 – CANS launches new brand identity

March 4, 2013: Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medals

Other

Building Futures for Youth Program profile on CTV