Join CANS Team! Now hiring: Marketing & Communications Lead

The Marketing & Communications Lead is the primary storyteller of the association. They collaborate internally to execute, maintain and evaluate all day-to-day marketing activities. Their discerning eye and proactive nature ensures that tactics align with our broader strategy and members’ needs. Does this sound like you? Join our team!

Statistics for construction: insights from ‘Labour Market Trends, May 2025’

Insights from ‘Labour Market Trends, May 2025’ indicate that the demand for skilled and entry-level labour is intensifying in construction, underscoring the urgency to attract and retain new workers in our industry.

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.  

Celebrating Pride Month: Fostering belonging in construction and beyond

As Nova Scotia continues to grow — with new housing, infrastructure, and development projects across the province — there’s an opportunity to build more than structures. We can also build a culture of inclusion, fairness, and pride. 

Statistics // Industry highlights from ‘Building Construction, March 2025’

Investment in Nova Scotia building construction fell 3.3% in March 2025 to $532.9 million, compared to February 2025.

Thank You for Attending CANS 2025 Arrow Construction Products Spring Fling

We had a blast celebrating construction in Cape Breton at CANS 2025 Arrow Construction Products Spring Fling on Thursday, May 22, 2025!

Statistics // Industry highlights — building permits and housing starts

Including statistics from ‘Building Permits, March 2025,’ ‘Housing Starts, March 2025,’ and ‘Housing Starts, April 2025.’

CANS 2025 Win Your Membership Contest

Make your renewal payment prior to Friday, June 13, 2025, to be automatically entered into our 2025 Win Your Membership prize contest!