Thanks for attending CANS 2026 Construction Job Fair!
On Wednesday, February 4, CANS kicked off our first event of the year with CANS Construction Job Fair with over 1,300 registered job seekers in attendance.
Celebrating Black History Month 2026
/in front/by Alison ClackFebruary is Black History Month. Join CANS as we celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black Nova Scotians who are building our communities and advancing the construction industry. Throughout the month, and the rest of the year, we’ll honour Black excellence in our industry through profiles of people and businesses and provide tools and resources to help support your organization.
Please welcome Chrystal Tushaus, Krystalanne Thompson and Michelle Fievet to our CANS Team.
/in front/by CANSOver the past week we’ve had some new faces join the team and some of our existing team members return back to the office. Please join us in welcoming and congratulating these members of CANS team.
Statistics for construction: Insights from Housing Starts, Construction Investments and Building Price Index
/in front/by CANSThe following statistics were shared by the Economics and Statistics Division. Read for more information on: ‘Building Construction Price Index (Q4 2025)’ , ‘Housing Starts, December and Annual 2025’ and ‘Building Construction, November 2025.
Critical feedback required from industry to shape NSCC’s trades programs
/in front/by Alison ClackAs part of Nova Scotia’s Trade Review, urgent input from employers and certified journeypersons is required. Input will be collected through series of one-day sessions aimed at gathering perspectives from a diverse mix of voices from industry.
Notice // CANS Projects pricing updates effective January 5
/in front/by Taylor ShawPrice updates to CANS printing services and CCDC/CCA document orders will take effect on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Office Closure: Closing at 3pm on Friday, November 28
/in front/by Alison ClackCANS will close one hour early at 3 p.m. on Friday, November 28, 2025. The office will reopen on Monday, December 1 with regular hours, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Feedback wanted: share your input on Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) initiatives
/in front, Uncategorized/by Alison ClackThe Canadian Construction Association (CCA) values the input and expertise of our members and invites your feedback on two important Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) initiatives: CCDC 2 and CCDC 32-G.
2025 Federal Budget Highlights — Impact on Construction
/in front/by Alison ClackOn Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne tabled the Budget 2025: Canada Strong, representing the Carney government’s first comprehensive fiscal snapshot.