CANS office closure on Monday, August 4
Our office will reopen with regular hours (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.) on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. CANS Members are asked to plan accordingly for this temporary break in CANS services.
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Call for Nominations: CANS 2026 Trailblazer Award
This award recognizes women who are shaping a more welcoming and equitable construction sector, whether within their own workplace, their community, or the industry at large.
This award honours not only professional success, but the positive influence a nominee has on others. We welcome nominations that highlight practical, hands‑on leadership and authentic stories.
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.
Call for Nominations: CANS 2026 Leader in Safety Award
This award recognizes an organization that demonstrates exceptional commitment to workplace health and safety.
Call for Nominations: CANS 2026 Excellence In Innovation Award
This award recognizes an organization that has demonstrated creativity and forward-thinking by implementing innovative construction practices within the past two years.
Call for Nominations: CANS 2026 Champion in Education & Training Award
The Champion in Education & Training Award recognizes a CANS member company that champion education by creating opportunities for their teams to learn, grow, and advance. This award celebrates organizations that invest in learning as a core part of how they do business.
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.