Release // CAF-FCA Launches Enhanced Program under Canadian Apprenticeship Service

The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) and its partners – the Canadian Construction Association, Aboriginal Apprenticeship Board, Apprenticesearch.com, BuildForce Canada and SkillPlan launched their Canadian Apprenticeship Service program, distributing grants to employers who hire Level one apprentices.

CANS Member Update // CANS Updates for September 19, 2022 — National Day of Mourning

This announcement has generated questions from our members, so we wanted to provide additional clarification as well as CANS plans for the holiday. First and foremost, CANS offices will remain open on September 19, 2022.

CANSnet Project Preview // NS22-1555 – Corridor Community Options for Adults (CCOA) – New Building

The new 17,569 square foot building, scheduled to open in 2023, will create a more accessible and efficient space for the organization’s vocational and day programming, including three social enterprises that provide training environments for participants. It will also allow them to better serve their growing customer base with room to accommodate up to 125 clients.

Resource // Register for a Pilot Project of Online Silica Control Tool

The tool was designed in partnership with Worksafe BC and BCCSA in 2017 to comply with Silica Monitoring Regulations in British Columbia. The tool is to be set to be available for CSNS in early 2023

News // Planning Begins for Net-Zero Burnside Transit Centre

On September 6, the province announced it is $7.1 million as part of a $20.8-million investment in the planning and design of a new Burnside Transit Centre in Dartmouth.

Resource // Why Do We Celebrate Labour Day?

Canadians celebrate Labour Day each year on the first Monday in September, but what does the holiday really mean?

News // Government of Canada announces new partnership to create at least 5,200 more apprenticeships in Atlantic Canada

On August 26, 2022, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, was in Truro, Nova Scotia, to announce over $28 million for the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency’s Apprenticeship START Plus Project.

Notice // Share Your Input on Emissions Reporting

Canada’s pledge to reach net zero by 2050 will have a major impact on the business of construction, potentially calling for environmental performance and carbon emission reporting to help the government deliver on its targets. Have your say by responding to the Request for Information (RFI).

Notice // Economic Update from CCA: Industry sounds alarm over construction job vacancy rates

From Canadian Construction Association (CCA) – The demand for labour in non-residential construction is increasing thanks to the post-pandemic boom experienced by the construction industry.

Congratulations to CANS Emerging Leaders Golf Tournament Winners!

Thank you to all the attendees of CANS Emerging Leaders Golf Tournament who joined us on Friday, August 19 at The Links at Montague for 9-holes of golf.