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Action required – Complete the prompt payment adjudication and process survey by April 10
As you may be aware, the provincial government is preparing regulations regarding prompt payment and adjudication processes for the construction industry. Complete the feedback survey by April 10.
Highlights from Federal Budget 2023-2024 – Impact on Construction Industry
On Tuesday, March 28, the federal government released its 2023-2024 budget with a plan to build a stronger, more sustainable, and more secure Canadian economy. Read more.
Highlights from Nova Scotia Provincial Budget 2023-2024 – Impact on Construction Industry
Earlier today, the government of Nova Scotia released its 2023-2024 budget. With revenues of $14.2 billion and expenses of $14.4 billion, Budget 2023-24 estimates a deficit of $278.9 million after consolidation. Read more.
Nova Scotia’s Capital Plan 2023-24 supports plan to build for healthcare faster
The government’s capital spending program for the coming year will advance healthcare projects more quickly and also provide Nova Scotians modern schools, safer highways, renewed provincial parks and improved local roads and other infrastructure. Capital Plan 2023-24 will invest more than $1.6 billion to start new projects and continue work on previously announced projects.
GSC Project – Interview with Thiago Chiarelli
Thiago Chiarelli is a Gold Seal Certified Project Manager with Marco Group Limited We recently interviewed Thiago to learn more about his motivation to become Gold Seal Certified, how it’s impacted his career, and the importance of education for construction management professionals.
News // Apprentice Supervision Ratio Revised to Help Meet Labour Demands
More skilled trades workers can seek certification in Nova Scotia with changes the Province is making to apprenticeship training requirements. Learn more about the amendments to the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act General Regulations.
Weather Update // CANS Office Closing early on March 3
CANS office will close early today due to inclement weather. While our physical office is closed, our CANS staff are still available to assist our members virtually.
Apprentice Ratios – CANS response to proposed amendments to the General Regulations of the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualification Act
In December 2021, CANS submitted a response to the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency to express concerns with the proposed amendments to the General Regulations of the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualification Act. Learn more about our submission, including why CANS is advocating for the ratios to be changed.