The federal government announced on April 8, 2020, relaxed eligibility requirements for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, as well as new measures to help students make money this summer during the coronavirus pandemic. Key changes: The threshold for CEWS has been lowered to 15 per cent. If you have hired a student under the Canada […]
On behalf of the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), we are asking you to support their urgent request of the federal government to create an Emergency COVID-19 Construction Cost Reimbursement Program. This program would be intended to alleviate some of the financial pressure the industry is experiencing throughout the ongoing pandemic.
The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency Board is inviting applications for one employer and one employee member to represent Nova Scotia on an Atlantic Trade Advisory Committee (ATAC) for the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic trade.
Through the designation of Honourary Life Membership, CANS wishes to honour individuals who, through their deeds and actions, have significantly contributed to the betterment of the Association and/or the industry and attainment of its goals and visions.
Conciliation and Mediation Services (CMS) continues to carefully monitor the public health advice regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health risk. At present, CMS is operating remotely in alignment with the Province’s advice and our community responsibility to practice social distancing to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. For details of CMS COVID-19 protocols, click here.
Are you still working throughout the COVID-19 pandemic? First and foremost, it is essential that those working must adhere to public health advisories. For further advice, the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency has issued tips to trades workers for staying safe while at work. Click here to access Tips For Staying Safe While Working At Your […]
An application portal for these two provincial support programs will be available by Friday, April 10, 2020. All funds will be dispersed by the end of April. For more information and to access the portal when it’s ready, click here: https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/#support
Employers and employees need to take steps to help staff and clients stay healthy and prevent spread of COVID-19. You should also know what to do if you have safety concerns. To that end, the province has created a helpful fact sheet on “working during COVID-19” Click here to access the “Working During COVID-19” fact sheet. Wondering […]
On Tuesday, April 7, 2020, Deputy Minister Duff Montgomery, Department of Labour and Advanced Education issued a letter to CANS offering clarification on a number of industry questions related to COVID-19 emergency measures. The letter provides a response from Dr. Strang’s Public Health team and Deputy Minister Duff Montgomery’s team at LAE regarding the appropriate […]
Gold Seal Certification program new applications suspended April 8 to 30, 2020 The Canadian Construction Association’s (CCA) Gold Seal Certification program, for estimators, foremen, owner’s construction managers, project managers, safety coordinators and superintendents, will be temporarily closed for new applications beginning April 8, and will re-open on May 1, on the Gold Seal website. Submit […]