On April 2, 2020, government announced two new programs valued at an estimated $40 million to further support small businesses and workers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID 19 Worker Emergency Bridge – for workers ($20 million) Nova Scotians have a long and proud history of helping each other in tough times. For some workers, Covid-19 […]
The following is an update from the Province of Nova Scotia regarding the ongoing State of Emergency. Aprile 2, 2020 – 12:58 PM “Cabinet met today, April 2, by teleconference and agreed to ask the lieutenant governor to extend the state of emergency for another two weeks,” the province said in a news release Thursday.” […]
The following is an excerpt from a release issued by Halifax Water on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, regarding special measures and service updates amid COVID-19. “The COVID-19 pandemic has many Halifax Water customers concerned about the future and their ability to pay bills in these uncertain times. To further support customers, Halifax Water is taking […]
The following is an excerpt of a release from the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia: “Premium payments deferred for three months; interest and late payment fees waived until further notice. We understand that these are very challenging times for many businesses. In partnership with the Province of Nova Scotia, all WCB premium payments from employers […]
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Long-time CANS board member, Heather Cruickshanks, was interviewed for a recent story about the challenges faced as, “Nova Scotia’s construction industry grapples with invisible threat of COVID-19,” which was featured on Global News. Watch the news clip, or read the accompanying story here.
Prime Minister Trudeau announced the Canada Emergency Wage Benefit on March 30, 2020. While we are pending the technical details and roll-out of the program, here is an overview of the details we know so far: It is open to corporations, businesses, partnerships and non-profits – no matter how large or small Your business must […]
The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency continues to work hard to respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency. As a reminder, we are still open for business and you can continue to reach us by phone (1-800-494-5651), email (apprenticeship@novascotia.ca) and through our online transactions at: https://nsapprenticeship.ca/agency/forms-publications#accordion1. Although the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency is still processing certification renewals, […]
CANS “COVID-19 FAQs for Construction” was updated on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, per a correction issued by the province. See below for the specific section in question as well as a link to the newly updated document. Q: Which government department is administering provincial border checks and who is the contact person for further questions […]
The National Research Council (NRC) is working with partners as part of the collective effort to help find solutions to the COVID-19 with the following two, new programs: NRC COVID-19 Challenge Program The NRC’s new COVID-19 Challenge Program will bring together a national network of researchers and scientific facilities to address pressing needs and challenges. The COVID-19 […]