Statistics // Industry highlights – Interprovincial workers, trade and Canada GDP by industry
Including statistics from ‘Interprovincial workers, 2021,’ ‘Interprovincial trade, 2023,’ and ‘Canada GDP by industry, December and Annual 2024.’
Statistics // Industry highlights – Employment insurance and housing prices
/in front/by CANSIncluding statistics from ‘Employment Insurance, December and Annual 2024,’ ‘Teranet-National Bank House Price Index, January 2025,’ and ‘New Housing Price Index, January 2025.’
Industry Highlights and Impacts from Nova Scotia Provincial Budget 2025-26
/in front/by CANSOn February 18, the Government of Nova Scotia tabled Budget 2025-26, which includes the largest capital plan in the province’s history.
Statistics // Industry highlights – Building permits and construction investment
/in front/by CANSNova Scotia’s non-residential construction was up 30.5% in 2024 compared to 2023, the fastest gain among provinces.
Special Weather Advisory // CANS office closing at 2 p.m. on February 13
/in front, Uncategorized/by Alison Clack12:30 p.m. | Please be advised that given the expected deterioration of weather conditions in HRM, CANS office will close early today, February 13, at 2:00 p.m.
Office Closure // Monday, February 17, 2025
/in front/by CANSIn observance of Nova Scotia Heritage Day, CANS office will be closed on Monday, February 17.
In-person CCDC seminar coming to CANS on May 16
/in front/by CANSThe Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) is hosting an in-person seminar at CANS Office on May 16th, 2025 — register now!
Statistics // Industry highlights – National GDP, building prices and labour trends
/in front/by CANSIncluding statistics from ‘Canada GDP by Industry, November 2024,’ ‘Building Construction Price Index, Q4 2024,’ ‘Labour Market Trends, January 2025,’ & Labour Force Survey, January 2025.’
NEW! CANS Canada-U.S. Tariff Info Centre
/in front/by CANSTo help our members remain informed and act proactively in the face of these proposed tariffs, CANS has compiled the latest information from government and industry.
Thanks for attending CANS 2025 Construction Job Fair!
/in front/by CANSOn Wednesday, February 5, the Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS) kicked off our first event of the year with CANS Construction Job Fair with over 1,100 registered job seekers in attendance.