CANS COVID-19 Information Centre
Contents
- Important CANS updates regarding COVID-19
- Ask a question & FAQ’s
- Subscribe to the Latest Updates
- CANS Office Closure & Updates from CANS Programs & Services
- Recent News Announcements & Information
- Useful Links & Resources
Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19
If you work in the Nova Scotian construction industry, please share your experiences throughout the growing COVID-19 pandemic. CANS and our partners can represent and support your business more effectively if you proactively communicate your concerns and the impacts you’re experiencing. During unprecedented times like this, communicating your situation to us is more important than ever.
CANS has compiled a resource bank of construction-related FAQs for managing the COVID-19 outbreak in Nova Scotia.
Click HERE to access the answers to your FAQs.
(Note: The above attached communications are from Duff Montgomerie, Deputy Minister, LAE in response to clarifications sought by CANS on your behalf. These responses were developed in collaboration with TIR, Department of Health and Communications NS.)
Ask us a Question
We know many of you have questions and concerns about the impact COVID-19 is having on your business. We want to hear from you.
Please keep us informed to help us advocate on your behalf. Email your questions to questions@cans.ns.ca
Subscribe to the Latest Updates
To keep you informed throughout this ongoing pandemic, we have created an email newsletter that summarizes the latest COVID-19 information and its impact on the construction industry. This newsletter is distributed on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Click HERE to subscribe to the CANS COVID-19 Updates newsletter.
CANS Office Closure & Updates from CANS Programs and Services
CANS Office Closure
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to make its way through the province, CANS staff continue to work remotely. CANS offices in Sydney and Burnside will remain closed the week of June 1, 2020, and in-person services suspended for the time being.
Safety is of the utmost importance to CANS. Our goal is to maintain a safe environment for both CANS staff, members and visitors to our office. We have been monitoring the outbreak for some time and have prepared as best we can to work remotely. That said, this global pandemic marks new territory for all of us. Please understand that there may be delays in CANS services during this time, but we are doing all that we can to keep any issues to a minimum.
How does this impact CANS Services?
During this time, CANS office — including access to CANS Business Centre — will remain closed to all CANS staff, members and guests. Please note that CANS staff are working remotely and all digital services (ie: tender library) are currently active.
Click HERE for updates from CANS Programs & Services.
Recent News Announcements & Information
The Next Phase of COVID – Resources to Help Plan Your Business’s Next Steps
Provincial & Federal Government
Provincial
- The NS government has created a helpful roundup of closures, cancellations and service changes amid the on-going COVID-19 pandemic.
- Learn about the latest measures from the Government of Nova Scotia.
- Follow the Department of Business on Twitter @NS_DoB
- Watch a collection of archived news conferences related to COVID-19 from the NS Government
- Government Business Navigators: more information on this service is available HERE. Navigators are available by calling or 1-844-628-7347 , 902-424-4475 Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm, or by email BusNavigation@novascotia.ca
- The NS Government released an updated tip sheet for individuals covering best practices for social distancing and mitigating the spread of the virus. Take a look at their Social Distancing Best Practices here.
Federal
- Find out the latest from the Public Health Agency of Canada including the current situation, risk to Canadians and how Canada is monitoring COVID-19
- Visit the Government of Canada‘s website for outbreak updates, prevention, travel, and financial and economic supports for Canadians
- Download the COVID-19 Support App. This app lets you receive the latest updates, trusted resources, and self-asses your symptoms. Download the app on iOS | Download the app on Android
Industry & Business
- Wondering what support is available for you and your employees during COVID-19? Check out this roundup from the Halifax Chamber of Commerce.
- CCA releases COVID-19 – Standardized Protocols for All Canadian Construction Sites.
- Check out CCA’s free tools available to you on their COVID-19 Resources page.
- Watch how CCA is supporting industry during COVID-19
- Register for these upcoming CCA Webinars o help you navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency has developed FAQs for navigating training, government grants and more in the wake of COVID-19.
- Receive business support from Saint Mary’s University Entrepreneurship Centre. Learn more about their free virtual one-on-one strategy sessions and check out SMUEC’s virtual entrepreneurship online network.
- Watch APEC’s online presentation of the “Potential Economic Impacts of COVID-19 to the Atlantic provinces.“
- Deloitte has created a tool to help businesses predicting the post-pandemic rebound. Their new dashboard is a live look at Canada’s economy to prepare businesses for recovery. Take a look at Deloitte’s COVID-19 Economic Recovery Dashboard.
- Check out this round-up of industry, business, and health related articles from the web.
- Take a look at online training courses available through Construction Safety Nova Scotia.
Health & Safety
- The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety has free tip sheets available online that provide health and safety tips for both workers and employers and are specific to each industry or sector. Click here to download the Construction tip sheet.
- Check out some tips from the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia on self-care while working from home.
- The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA) has released its “Tips for Staying Safe While Working at your Trade.” Click here to access their tips.
- Take a look at Build Right Nova Scotia’s resources for COVID-19
- Check out this collection of support resources from Howatt HR Consulting to help you navigate and ease the stress of COVID-19.
- Learn more about safely managing COVID-19 on the worksite
- Watch now: Seven great tips for ‘Taking Care of your Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic.’
Resources From CANS Members
- Check out this resource: A COVID-19 Hygiene Audit Checklist, developed by Bird Construction
- Check out Aon’s COVID-19 Response Site, established to support organizations in mounting effective infectious disease (pandemic) response and in planning for impacts.
- Grant Thornton is encouraging associations, groups, not-for-profits and charities to check out their COVID-19 website, as well as their 26-Week Cash Flow Forecast Model.
- Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Enterprise Truck will remain on-call and available to service first responders and essential service providers. Click here for details of their on-call service, or visit their website for more information.
- In this time of uncertainty with the progression of the COVID-19 outbreak in Canada, the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax-Bedford on Parkland Drive is committed to keeping doors open and to be there for the community. For more information call at (902) 444-6700.