Call for nominations: CANS 2025 Honorary Life Member
Nominations now open for CANS 2025 Honourary Life Member, honouring individuals who have significantly contributed to the betterment of the Association and the industry.
United States applies 35% tariff to Canadian goods not covered by CUSMA
/in front/by CANSOn July 10, 2025, the U.S. President signed an executive order to impose a 35% tariff on non-CUSMA Canadian goods entering the U.S. The business community, workers, and key stakeholders are urged to monitor developments closely.
Join CANS Team! Now hiring: Building Futures for Youth Program Lead
/in front, Uncategorized/by CANSThe BFY Program Lead is the engine behind one of CANS’ most impactful youth programs. They plan, coordinate, and deliver all aspects of the Building Futures for Youth program, working closely with partners to support students exploring careers in construction. Organized, engaging, and passionate about workforce development—does this sound like you? Join our team!
Strategic planning updates: Your voice matters!
/in front/by CANSThe virtual town halls scheduled for July 7 and 9 as part of CANS’ ongoing strategic planning process have been cancelled. Instead of live, town hall sessions, we’ll be pivoting our efforts to connect with you in ways that better suit your available resources.
New CCA and CCDC documents published
/in front, news/by CANSThis June, the Construction Association (CCA) and the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) are publishing new documents.
You’ll find key updates, including additional order form changes, along with important timelines to consider and share with your document order staff.
CANS office closure on Tuesday, July 1
/in front/by Alison ClackOur office will reopen with regular hours (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.) on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. CANS Members are asked to plan accordingly for this temporary break in CANS services.
Congratulations to CANS 2025 Gil-Son Construction Golf Tournament winners!
/in front, Uncategorized/by Alison ClackThank you to all the players and sponsors who were part of CANS 2025 Gil-Son Construction Golf Tournament. Curious which teams took home prizes on the big day? See here for a list of winners from each of our courses!
Statistics for construction: insights from ‘Housing Starts, May 2025’ and ‘Building Permits, April 2025’
/in front/by Alison ClackInsights from this data indicate that ICI construction has seen consistent growth year to date, with the development largely concentrated in Halifax.
Join CANS Team! Now hiring: Marketing & Communications Lead
/in front, Uncategorized/by Alison ClackThe Marketing & Communications Lead is the primary storyteller of the association. They collaborate internally to execute, maintain and evaluate all day-to-day marketing activities. Their discerning eye and proactive nature ensures that tactics align with our broader strategy and members’ needs. Does this sound like you? Join our team!