Statistics // Building construction, February 2024
Investment in Nova Scotia building construction increased 2.6% in February 2024 to $515.5 million.
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News // ‘Our biggest challenge is labour’: Reaction to Ottawa’s ambitious plan to build millions of homes
“Our biggest challenge is labour, of course, and having the people to build all the housing. It could be single family, it could be multi-residential. It’s just a people game right now,” said [CANS President & CEO] Duncan Williams.
Thanks to all who attended CANS 2024 Home Depot Pro De-Icer
On Friday, April 19, CANS 2024 Home Depot Pro De-Icer marked industry’s kick-off to a busy construction season, with over 1,800 attendees registered for this sold out event!
Highlights from Federal Budget 2024-2025
On Tuesday, April 16, the federal government released its 2024-2025 budget with a plan to build a stronger, more sustainable, and more secure Canadian economy.
Release // The Labour Market Assessment Construction Sector Study
The Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council (NSCSC) along with ICI industry partners, is conducting a labour market study to better understand the current state of the sector and identify future challenges and opportunities to manage anticipated retirement rates and unprecedented infrastructure investments in our province.
Resource // Applications for CANS Awards at NSCC are open now
Awards for confirmed applicants or current students at NSCC enrolled in construction-related programs are available now.
Notice // Submit your job postings for upcoming workforce recruitment missions!
To have your company’s openings featured, please send current job postings and a company contact to Taylor Shaw, Policy & Research Lead at tshaw@cans.ns.ca by Thursday, April 18, 2024.
Office Closure: Friday, March 29, 2024
Please be advised that CANS office will be closed on Friday, March 29.
Release // Labour market tightness in Nova Scotia expected to persist over the short term
BuildForce Canada released its 2024–2033 Construction and Maintenance Looking Forward report for Nova Scotia today.
Notice // Nominations Open: CANS Board of Directors
CANS is now accepting nominations of qualified individuals to our board of directors. Applications are due by Friday, May 3, 2024 at 4 p.m