Resource // Why Do We Celebrate Labour Day?
Canadians celebrate Labour Day each year on the first Monday in September, but what does the holiday really mean?
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Entries by Alison Clack
News // Government of Canada announces new partnership to create at least 5,200 more apprenticeships in Atlantic Canada
On August 26, 2022, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, was in Truro, Nova Scotia, to announce over $28 million for the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency’s Apprenticeship START Plus Project.
Notice // Share Your Input on Emissions Reporting
Canada’s pledge to reach net zero by 2050 will have a major impact on the business of construction, potentially calling for environmental performance and carbon emission reporting to help the government deliver on its targets. Have your say by responding to the Request for Information (RFI).
Notice // Economic Update from CCA: Industry sounds alarm over construction job vacancy rates
From Canadian Construction Association (CCA) – The demand for labour in non-residential construction is increasing thanks to the post-pandemic boom experienced by the construction industry.
Congratulations to CANS Emerging Leaders Golf Tournament Winners!
Thank you to all the attendees of CANS Emerging Leaders Golf Tournament who joined us on Friday, August 19 at The Links at Montague for 9-holes of golf.
Notice // CANS Advantage Program Accepting New Offers Until September 30
Leverage the buying power of the Association by offering exclusive and unique offers to CANS member companies and their employees!
Notice // CANS Office Closed Monday, September 5 for Labour Day
CANS office will reopen on Tuesday, September 6 with regular business hours, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Statistics // Labour Force in July 2022: Market Trends and Survey Results
With 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’
Nova Scotia’s total building permits (residential and non-residential) decreased 11.8% to $229.2 million.
Statistics // Industry Highlights from ‘Building Construction, June 2022’
Investment 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.