Notice // Safety alert – Work platform prohibition
The Safety Branch of Labour, Skills, and Immigration has issued a safety alert about work platform prohibition.
Statistics // ‘Building Construction Price Index, Q2 2024’ and ‘Canada GDP by Industry, May 2024’
/in front/by CANSReal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Canada was up 0.2% in May following 0.3% growth in April 2024.
Office Closure // Monday, August 5, 2024
/in front/by CANSPlease be advised that CANS office will be closed on Monday, August 5, in observance of Natal Day.
Thank you for attending CANS Emerging Leaders Meet & Greet on the Harbour
/in front/by CANSThank you to all who joined us on Wednesday, July 24 for an unforgettable evening of networking on the beautiful Halifax Harbour.
Notice // Phishing Alert: Protect your information
/in front/by CANSOfficial CANS emails will always come from a cans.ns.ca domain name.
Mandatory updates to your first aid kits required by August 1
/in front/by CANSWorkplaces should refer to the noted changes when inspecting their kits to ensure they are in compliance with the new standards by August 1.
Statistics // Industry highlights from ‘Building Construction, May 2024’
/in front/by CANSIn May 2024, Nova Scotia’s non-residential building construction grew 4.0% to $98.6 million
CANS Team is growing — July 2024 update
/in front/by CANSOver the past few months, we’ve had some new faces join the team and a few of our existing team members have seen their titles change as their roles expand. Please join us in welcoming and congratulating these members of CANS team.
Statistics // Labour market trends for the construction industry, June 2024
/in front/by CANSConstruction is among the fastest growing industries in Atlantic Canada, seeing 9% employment change in April-June 2024 vs. the same time last year.
CANS Emerging Leaders Committee – Call for Applications
/in front/by CANSNew to the industry, your company, or your position, and eager to broaden your industry contacts? Apply to join CANS Emerging Leaders Committee by July 31!