Join CANS Team! Now hiring: Manager, Education & Training
CANS is currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Manager, Education & Training.
Federal Candidates Show Their Support for the Construction Industry in “Construction for Canadians” Campaign
/in front, news/by CANS“Construction is the backbone of Canada’s economy,” said Duncan Williams, President and CEO of the Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS). “It’s not just about buildings and infrastructure — it’s about jobs, growth, and the well-being of every community across the country.”
Office Closure // Friday, April 18, 2025
/in front/by CANSPlease be advised that CANS office will be closed on Friday, April 18. CANS office will reopen on Monday, April 21 with regular office hours of 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Statistics // Industry highlights – Labour market and building permits
/in front/by CANSIncluding data from ‘Labour Market Trends, March 2025,’ ‘Labour Force Survey, March 2025’ and ‘Building Permits, February 2025.’
Thank you for attending CANS 2025 Emerging Leaders Curling Bonspiel
/in front/by CANSOn April 4th, the Emerging Leaders hosted our 13th Annual Curling Bonspiel at the CFB Halifax Curling Club.
CANS Scholarships: 2024 NSCC Student Award Recipients
/in front/by CANSCANS is proud to partner with the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) Foundation to offer four distinct awards and scholarships to NSCC students pursuing post-secondary education toward careers in construction.
Canadians believe the federal government is failing to manage Canada’s infrastructure and construction workforce needs
/in front/by CANS“We hear a lot of promises about building more housing, roads, and infrastructure — but none of that happens without workers to do the job,” said Duncan Williams, President and CEO at the Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS).
Statistics // Highlights from ‘Canada GDP by Industry, January 2025’
/in front, Uncategorized/by CANSReal Gross Domestic Product in Canada grew 0.4% in January 2025 following a gain of 0.3% in December 2024.
Building Code Adaptation sessions from CANS and CHBANS — recordings coming soon!
/in front/by CANSIn preparation for changes to Nova Scotia’s Building Code Regulations, the Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS) and the Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Nova Scotia (CHBANS) partnered to deliver a province-wide training initiative.
Memo // End-of-use deadline in 2025 for equipment containing Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
/in front, Uncategorized/by CANSThe December 31, 2025 end-of-use deadline set by the PCB Regulations is now less than a year away.