Nominations open for CANS Emerging Leaders Committee
The CANS Emerging Leaders Committee is seeking individuals from across Nova Scotia’s construction sector to help guide programming and represent the next generation of industry leaders.
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Introducing five new awards celebrating excellence in Nova Scotia’s construction industry
Building on CANS’ longstanding recognition program, CANS is proud to launch five new awards that recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals and companies shaping the future of our province’s construction sector.
Call for nominations: CANS 2025 Honorary Life Member
Nominations now open for CANS 2025 Honourary Life Member, honouring individuals who have significantly contributed to the betterment of the Association and the industry.
United States applies 35% tariff to Canadian goods not covered by CUSMA
On July 10, 2025, the U.S. President signed an executive order to impose a 35% tariff on non-CUSMA Canadian goods entering the U.S. The business community, workers, and key stakeholders are urged to monitor developments closely.
Join CANS Team! Now hiring: Building Futures for Youth Program Lead
The BFY Program Lead is the engine behind one of CANS’ most impactful youth programs. They plan, coordinate, and deliver all aspects of the Building Futures for Youth program, working closely with partners to support students exploring careers in construction. Organized, engaging, and passionate about workforce development—does this sound like you? Join our team!
Strategic planning updates: Your voice matters!
The virtual town halls scheduled for July 7 and 9 as part of CANS’ ongoing strategic planning process have been cancelled. Instead of live, town hall sessions, we’ll be pivoting our efforts to connect with you in ways that better suit your available resources.
New CCA and CCDC documents published
This June, the Construction Association (CCA) and the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) are publishing new documents.
You’ll find key updates, including additional order form changes, along with important timelines to consider and share with your document order staff.
Strategic Plan Renewal: Help chart the course of YOUR Association
As CANS prepares to renew our strategic plan, we’re reaching out to members like you to help guide the path forward. Whether you’re getting your hands dirty on-site or coordinating plans from your office, we want your input to help chart our course and support the industry.
Statistics // Highlights from ‘Canada GDP by Industry, March 2025’
Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Canada increased 0.1% in March 2025 following a decrease of 0.2% in February 2025
June is National Indigenous History Month: Honouring Indigenous peoples in Nova Scotia and our industry
In Nova Scotia, we are on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq, who have lived in Mi’kma’ki for over 13,000 years. Their knowledge, leadership, and deep connections to the land continue to shape our province and our industries, including construction.