CANS Emerging Leaders Community Pick-Me-Up Successfully Diverted 50kg of Waste from the Dartmouth Waterfront

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CANS Emerging Leaders first Community Pick-Me-Up was a resounding success! It was a perfect sunny afternoon as roughly 40 members of the Emerging Leaders group collected 50 kg of garbage from the Dartmouth Cove area of the Dartmouth Waterfront. That’s more than 100lbs of waste redirected away from our waterways, benefiting our wildlife, strengthening tourism, and ensuring future generations can enjoy the beauty of our province.

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Honouring LGBTQ+ Pride Month this June

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June marks Pride month in Canada. To honour the LGBTQ+ folks who work in and are served by the construction industry, CANS is taking a look at the progress of LGBTQ+ community over the past 50 years.

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Recognizing National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21

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In June, we commemorate National Indigenous History Month. During this month, take time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across Canada.

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Notice // Safety Reminders as Sun Awareness Month (May) Comes to a Close

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With the summer season fast approaching, it is important to manage outdoor worker exposure to ultraviolet light (UV). The Safety Branch would like to remind employers and their employees of some helpful tips on how to stay safe while working outdoors.

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Notice // You’re Invited to Participate in a Construction Industry Focus Group on Post-Injury Return-to-Work

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Are you a construction worker who was injured and has gone through the WCB claims process, or an owner/manager/supervisor or safety representative from a small- to medium-sized construction company? If so, Construction Safety Nova Scotia wants to hear from you!

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News // “More help wanted: Staffing shortages showing up in unexpected places”

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“Like every industry, we’re really facing it because we need people out building,” said President & CEO of the Construction Association of Nova Scotia, Duncan Williams.

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Statistics // Highlights from “Labour Productivity and Hours Worked, 2021”

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Statistics Canada has released preliminary labour productivity accounts for 2021. Labour productivity represents the amount of real value added generated per hour worked. 

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Statistics // Highlights from “Infrastructure: Roads and Bridges, 2020”

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Statistics Canada has released new infrastructure data on publicly owned roads and bridges for 2020. In 2020, Nova Scotia had 28,340 kilometres of publicly owned highways and roads. The largest portions of Nova Scotia roads are local roads, followed by collector and arterial roads.

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Notice // National AccessAbility Week is from May 29 to June 4

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Join CANS in recognizing National AccessAbility Week, May 29 to June 4, 2022. Imagine a Canada where no one is left out. A Canada that doesn’t just accommodate disability, but one that is disability-inclusive from the start. That’s the Canada we deserve. National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) week is dedicated to disability inclusion and accessibility in Canada.

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Statistics // Building Construction Highlights for Construction (March 2022)

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The following statistics were released by the Finance and Treasury Board on May 17, 2022. Total Nova Scotia building construction investment was $506.8 million in March 2022.

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