Statistics // Highlights from ‘Canada GDP by Industry, March 2025’
Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Canada increased 0.1% in March 2025 following a decrease of 0.2% in February 2025
June is National Indigenous History Month: Honouring Indigenous peoples in Nova Scotia and our industry
/in front/by CANSIn Nova Scotia, we are on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq, who have lived in Mi’kma’ki for over 13,000 years. Their knowledge, leadership, and deep connections to the land continue to shape our province and our industries, including construction.
Celebrating Pride Month: Fostering belonging in construction and beyond
/in front/by CANSAs Nova Scotia continues to grow — with new housing, infrastructure, and development projects across the province — there’s an opportunity to build more than structures. We can also build a culture of inclusion, fairness, and pride.
Statistics // Industry highlights from ‘Building Construction, March 2025’
/in front/by CANSInvestment in Nova Scotia building construction fell 3.3% in March 2025 to $532.9 million, compared to February 2025.
Thank You for Attending CANS 2025 Arrow Construction Products Spring Fling
/in front/by CANSWe had a blast celebrating construction in Cape Breton at CANS 2025 Arrow Construction Products Spring Fling on Thursday, May 22, 2025!
Statistics // Industry highlights — building permits and housing starts
/in front/by CANSIncluding statistics from ‘Building Permits, March 2025,’ ‘Housing Starts, March 2025,’ and ‘Housing Starts, April 2025.’
CANS 2025 Win Your Membership Contest
/in front/by CANSMake your renewal payment prior to Friday, June 13, 2025, to be automatically entered into our 2025 Win Your Membership prize contest!
CANS 2025 Gil-Son Construction Golf Tournament is sold out — add your name to the waitlist
/in front/by CANSLate to register for CANS Golf? That’s a real slice of bad luck, but you can still add your name to the waitlist!
Feedback wanted: Help shape CANS’ strategic priorities
/in front/by CANSYour input will help shape how CANS supports your business and the construction industry across Nova Scotia.
Office closure // Monday, May 19, 2025
/in front/by CANSPlease be advised that CANS office will be closed on Monday, May 19.