Nominations open for CANS Emerging Leaders Committee

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.

Introducing five new awards celebrating excellence in Nova Scotia’s construction industry

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.

Call for nominations: CANS 2025 Honorary Life Member

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

United States threatens sweeping 35% tariff on Canadian goods

On July 10, 2025, the U.S. President released a letter threatening to impose a 35% tariff on Canadian goods entering the U.S. The business community, workers, and key stakeholders are urged to monitor developments closely.

Join CANS Team! Now hiring: Building Futures for Youth Program Lead

The BFY Program Lead is the engine behind one of CANS’ most impactful youth programs. They plan, coordinate, and deliver all aspects of the Building Futures for Youth program, working closely with partners to support students exploring careers in construction. Organized, engaging, and passionate about workforce development—does this sound like you? Join our team!

Strategic planning updates: Your voice matters!

The virtual town halls scheduled for July 7 and 9 as part of CANS’ ongoing strategic planning process have been cancelled. Instead of live, town hall sessions, we’ll be pivoting our efforts to connect with you in ways that better suit your available resources.

New CCA and CCDC documents published

This June, the Construction Association (CCA) and the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) are publishing new documents.

You’ll find key updates, including additional order form changes, along with important timelines to consider and share with your document order staff.

CANS office closure on Tuesday, July 1

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

Congratulations to CANS 2025 Gil-Son Construction Golf Tournament winners!

Thank you to all the players and sponsors who were part of CANS 2025 Gil-Son Construction Golf Tournament. Curious which teams took home prizes on the big day? See here for a list of winners from each of our courses!