February is Black History Month. Join CANS as we celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black Nova Scotians who are building our communities and advancing the construction industry. Throughout the month, and the rest of the year, we’ll honour Black excellence in our industry through profiles of people and businesses and provide tools and resources to help support your organization.
UPDATE! 9:14 a.m. — Based on current conditions and the forecast for the next few hours, CANS office will remain closed for the day on Monday, January 29, 2024. Staff will be working throughout the day remotely and are available to assist our members virtually whenever possible.
Investment in Nova Scotia building construction increased 9.1% in November 2023 to $528.8 million.
From Global News – “Nova Scotia construction companies are expanding recruitment efforts to international skilled trade workers in an effort to address worker shortages.”
From CTV News – “What we do need is a coordinated effort from all levels of government and working with the industry to make sure that those efforts align with what we’re seeing in the marketplace.”
CANS Construction Job Fair has a new home! The event on February 8 is now at the Cedar Event Centre (111 Clayton Park Dr, Halifax, NS).
CANS Office will be closed the morning of Thursday, January 4, 2024, for staff training. The office will reopen that afternoon at 1 p.m. for regular in-person services.
CANS is asking all members to prepare and be diligent to meet all safety precautions during this weather event. Please refer to any special weather alerts or statements issued by Environment Canada for more information.
Please be advised that CANS office will close for the winter holidays at 12 p.m. (noon) on Friday, December 22, 2023, reopening on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.