CANS staff will be heading out for a full-day tour of active construction sites across HRM as part of our commitment to workforce development. We’re looking forward to connecting with members on-site, gaining valuable insights, and sharing highlights from the day.
CANS office will be open for regular hours (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.) on Monday, September 29 and the remainder of the week (Wednesday, October 1 – Friday, October 3).
The deadline to apply for CANS newly expanded awards program has been extended to Friday, August 29, 2025.
Our office will reopen with regular hours (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.) on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. CANS Members are asked to plan accordingly for this temporary break in CANS services.
This award honours a woman in the construction industry who demonstrates outstanding leadership, drives innovation and inclusion, and actively shapes a more equitable future for all.
The CANS Emerging Leaders Committee is seeking individuals from across Nova Scotia’s construction sector to help guide programming and represent the next generation of industry leaders.
Building on CANS’ longstanding recognition program, CANS is proud to launch five new awards that recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals and companies shaping the future of our province’s construction sector.
Nominations now open for CANS 2025 Honourary Life Member, honouring individuals who have significantly contributed to the betterment of the Association and the industry.
On July 10, 2025, the U.S. President signed an executive order to impose a 35% tariff on non-CUSMA Canadian goods entering the U.S. The business community, workers, and key stakeholders are urged to monitor developments closely.
The Community Leader Award recognizes individuals who dedicate their time, energy, and resources to building stronger, healthier, and more connected neighbourhoods across Nova Scotia.