Reminder — Invitation to Black-led Businesses: Share Your Federal Procurement Experiences

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) invites Canadian Black-owned or -led businesses to complete an online questionnaire to provide information about their businesses and their experiences with federal procurement.

CANSnet Preview – NS21-1410: Dartmouth North Community Centre Renovation

In Fall 2020, Dartmouth North Public Library began renovations to update and redesign the interior library space. There are no planned Rec Centre service interruptions during this renovation.

Statistics — Nova Scotia’s Unemployment Decreased 7.1%, July 2021

Labour force survey results reflect the period from July 11 to 17. For comparison, Nova Scotia reopening plan moved to Phase 3 on June 30 and Phase 4 on July 14 (middle of reference week) with less stringent public health measures compared to June.

Notice – Bill C-208 and Changes to Family Business Succession

Bill C-208 provides for the intergenerational transfer of certain family businesses to receive the same tax treatment as businesses sold to a third party.

Statistics — US Construction Spending Was Up 8.2% (June 2021 vs June 2020)

Find more statistics on US Construction Spending from June 2021, including year to date, month over month, and year over year information.

Statistics — Construction Sector Payroll Employment up 8.7%, Jan-May 2021

With May reference month results, year-over-year (May 2021 vs May 2020) and year-to-date (Jan-May 21 vs Jan-May 20) are showing the rebounds in economic activity from the unprecedented declines observed at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Click to find highlights from the latest statistics released for Payroll, Employment and Earnings, May 2021.

News — Nova Scotia Construction Industry Calls on Government To Finalize Prompt Payment Regulation (Video)

(Video) Global News speaks to Heather Cruickshanks (L.E. Cruickshanks Sheet Metal Ltd.) God Gamble (Iron Dog) and CANS President & CEO, Duncan Williams about the impact delayed payment has on the construction industry and the Nova Scotian economy.

Statistics — Construction sector activity down 2.3%, May 2021

Read through the latest statistics released on Canada’s GDP by industry as of May 2021.

Statistics — Construction Saw a National Job Vacancy Rate of 5.5%, May 2021

Click here for key highlights from statistics covering May 2021’s job vacancy rates. The job vacancy rate is a key indicator of labour market conditions. The job vacancy rate is the percentage of job positions (both filled and vacant) that are vacant.

Statistics — Active Businesses Saw 0.3% Increase in Nova Scotia, April 2021

Statistics Canada released updated data on monthly business openings and closures for April 2021. Find highlights pertinent to Nova Scotia here.