Entries by CANS

Canada Prompt Payment Act Approved by Senate

Canada’s Senate has unanimously passed Bill S-224, the Canada Prompt Payment Act, regulating payments on federal construction contracts, but a major hurdle remains as the bill now faces the scrutiny of the House of Commons. Read more.

CANS Sydney Office Has Moved

CANS Sydney office has moved to 285 Alexandra Street, Sydney, NS B1S 2E8. Please note that from May 2017 until May 2018, CANS Sydney office is offering limited services to CANS members. The only service available during this time is the signing of Statutory Declarations at the Alexandra Street location. There will be a delay […]

Bob Hildenbrandt to Co-Chair Lean Construction Institute of Canada

Toronto, ON, Friday May 5, 2017 – The Lean Construction Institute of Canada (LCI-C), a special committee of the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), has appointed Bob Hildenbrandt as co-chair of its council at its annual general meeting, held in conjunction with the 2017 conference. Bob will share the chair’s role with Kathleen Lausman, a former […]

Build Force Canada – 2017 Global Trends report

BuildForce Canada’s 2017 Construction and Maintenance Looking Forward report shows that although the pace of construction growth is expected to slow, rising demands related to infrastructure and non-residential maintenance are expected to sustain demand for skilled workers. Read more.