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NEWS // Construction leaders advocate for urgent policy changes to rebuild Canada’s construction workforce

November 15, 2022/in front/by Alison Clack

The Canadian Construction Association’s (CCA) annual “Hill Day” is planned for Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Representatives from the Canadian construction sector are calling on the federal government to make changes to modernize Canada’s immigration policy and update the Temporary Foreign Worker program in order to address the most severe labour shortage Canada has faced in more than 50 years.

Special Update: Inclement Weather Forecast – Nov. 10, 2022

November 10, 2022/in front/by Alison Clack

Tropical Storm Nicole (near hurricane-strength at the time of this bulletin) is heading toward Florida and likely will landfall as a category-one hurricane early tomorrow. Nicole will then turn northward travelling over land (Georgia, The Carolinas) while merging with a cold front and becoming post tropical. The combined weather system is expected to track through New England early Saturday and into the Maritimes Saturday evening.

Notice // CANS Office to Close for Remembrance Day, Nov. 11

November 7, 2022/in front/by Alison Clack

Please be advised that CANS Office will be closed on Friday, November 11 in observance of Remembrance Day. We ask our members to plan for this temporary service disruption accordingly.

CANS is Heading to Sydney for our Next Member Mixer on November 30!

November 7, 2022/in front/by Alison Clack

CANS upcoming Member Mixer will include a project talk on the upcoming R. C. MacGillivray Guest Home replacement by Anathea Fenton, Project Manager with Colliers Project Leaders. Space is limited so register early!

Statistics // ‘Housing Starts’ Highlights from September 2022

October 25, 2022/in front/by Alison Clack

The following information was released on October 18, 2022.

Statistics // ‘Building Construction,’ Highlights from August 2022

October 25, 2022/in front/by Alison Clack

The following information was released on October 17, 2022.

Thank you for your Service: CANS Board of Directors

October 18, 2022/in front/by Alison Clack

Being a member of the CANS board carries with it a great deal of responsibility and is a significant investment of time and energy. At this time, we would like to recognize the following individuals for their service on CANS Board of Directors.

Statistics // Building Permits, August 2022

October 17, 2022/in front/by Alison Clack

The following statistics were released on October 5, 2022. Note: Changes in monthly building permit values are typically very volatile, with large swings from one month to the next.