Government of Canada announces support measures for Canadian businesses impacted by U.S. tariffs
The Government of Canada has announced a number of measures to support and defend Canadian jobs through this turbulent time.
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News // How N.S. construction industry will feel impact of Trump’s tariffs
Duncan Williams, CANS President & CEO joined Tom Murphy on CBC Nova Scotia News to discuss the impact of U.S. tariffs on Nova Scotia’s construction industry.
Thank you for attending CANS 2025 Emerging Leaders Speaker Series
Despite unpredictable weather, over 80 attendees joined us for an evening of networking and learning.
Halifax is heading to the polls: federal by-election announced for April 14
On Sunday, March 2, the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau announced that a by-election will be held on April 14, 2025, in the electoral district of Halifax, in Nova Scotia.
Statistics // Industry highlights – Interprovincial workers, trade and Canada GDP by industry
Including statistics from ‘Interprovincial workers, 2021,’ ‘Interprovincial trade, 2023,’ and ‘Canada GDP by industry, December and Annual 2024.’
Statistics // Industry highlights – Employment insurance and housing prices
Including statistics from ‘Employment Insurance, December and Annual 2024,’ ‘Teranet-National Bank House Price Index, January 2025,’ and ‘New Housing Price Index, January 2025.’
Industry Highlights and Impacts from Nova Scotia Provincial Budget 2025-26
On February 18, the Government of Nova Scotia tabled Budget 2025-26, which includes the largest capital plan in the province’s history.
Statistics // Industry highlights – Building permits and construction investment
Nova Scotia’s non-residential construction was up 30.5% in 2024 compared to 2023, the fastest gain among provinces.
Office Closure // Monday, February 17, 2025
In observance of Nova Scotia Heritage Day, CANS office will be closed on Monday, February 17.
In-person CCDC seminar coming to CANS on May 16
The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) is hosting an in-person seminar at CANS Office on May 16th, 2025 — register now!