CANS office closures on September 26 & 30, 2025

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CANS office will be closed on Friday, September 26, 2025 to allow our staff to participate in development and training. This is in addition to our holiday closure the following Tuesday, September 30 for Truth and Reconciliation Day.

CANS office will be open for regular hours (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.) on Monday, September 29 and the remainder of the week (Wednesday, October 1 – Friday, October 3).

CANS Members are asked to plan accordingly for this temporary break in CANS services.

CANS office closure on Monday, September 1

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Our office will reopen with regular hours (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.) on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. CANS Members are asked to plan accordingly for this temporary break in CANS services.

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Notice // Safety Alert: Risks of Smoke Exposure During Wildfires

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The Safety Branch of the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration would like to inform workplaces about the risks of smoke exposure during wildfires.

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Industry awards applications extended to Friday, August 29

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The deadline to apply for CANS newly expanded awards program has been extended to Friday, August 29, 2025.  

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CANS office closure on Monday, August 4

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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 2025 Trailblazer Award

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This award honours a woman in the construction industry who demonstrates outstanding leadership, drives innovation and inclusion, and actively shapes a more equitable future for all.

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Nominations open for CANS Emerging Leaders Committee

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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

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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.

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Call for nominations: CANS 2025 Honorary Life Member

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Nominations now open for CANS 2025 Honourary Life Member, honouring individuals who have significantly contributed to the betterment of the Association and the industry. 

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United States applies 35% tariff to Canadian goods not covered by CUSMA

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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.

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