Statistics // Industry highlights – Building permits and construction investment
Nova Scotia’s non-residential construction was up 30.5% in 2024 compared to 2023, the fastest gain among provinces.
Special Weather Advisory // CANS office closing at 2 p.m. on February 13
/in front, Uncategorized/by Alison Clack12:30 p.m. | Please be advised that given the expected deterioration of weather conditions in HRM, CANS office will close early today, February 13, at 2:00 p.m.
Office Closure // Monday, February 17, 2025
/in front/by CANSIn observance of Nova Scotia Heritage Day, CANS office will be closed on Monday, February 17.
In-person CCDC seminar coming to CANS on May 16
/in front/by CANSThe Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) is hosting an in-person seminar at CANS Office on May 16th, 2025 — register now!
Statistics // Industry highlights – National GDP, building prices and labour trends
/in front/by CANSIncluding statistics from ‘Canada GDP by Industry, November 2024,’ ‘Building Construction Price Index, Q4 2024,’ ‘Labour Market Trends, January 2025,’ & Labour Force Survey, January 2025.’
NEW! CANS Canada-U.S. Tariff Info Centre
/in front/by CANSTo help our members remain informed and act proactively in the face of these proposed tariffs, CANS has compiled the latest information from government and industry.
Notice // Canada’s construction industry stands strong against U.S. tariffs
/in front/by CANSThe Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has issued a statement in response to the ongoing trade conflict between the U.S. and Canada.
Special Weather Advisory // CANS office closing at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29
/in front, Uncategorized/by CANSDue to current weather conditions, CANS office will be closing at 1:30 p.m. today, January 29.
Notice // Canada’s construction industry concerned by the administration of an unlegislated capital gains tax increase
/in front/by CANSThe Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has stated their concern that the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) has chosen to administer a capital gains increase, without having received full legislative approval.
Share your feedback on the disposal of pyritic slate and infilling Dartmouth Cove
/in front, Uncategorized/by CANSHalifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is seeking public feedback on Dartmouth Cove and prospective amendments to the regional planning strategy and the land use by-law that would prohibit most water lot infilling and development.