Statistics // Industry highlights – National GDP, building prices and labour trends

Including 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

To 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!

On 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.

Celebrating Black History Month 2025

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.

Notice // Canada’s construction industry stands strong against U.S. tariffs

The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has issued a statement in response to the ongoing trade conflict between the U.S. and Canada.

Special Weather Advisory // CANS office closing at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29

Due to current weather conditions, CANS office will be closing at 1:30 p.m. today, January 29.

Notice // Canada’s construction industry concerned by the administration of an unlegislated capital gains tax increase

The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has stated their concern that the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) has chosen to administer a capital gains increase, without having received full legislative approval.

Share your feedback on the disposal of pyritic slate and infilling Dartmouth Cove

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is seeking public feedback on Dartmouth Cove and prospective amendments to the regional planning strategy and the land use by-law that would prohibit most water lot infilling and development.

Notice // CCDC Document Updates and Price Increases

The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) has announced that prices for CCDC contracts and guides will increase in 2025. In Nova Scotia, new pricing will take effect on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

Statistics // Highlights from ‘Housing Starts, December and Annual 2024’ and ‘Building Construction, November 2024’

Nova Scotia’s non-residential construction was up 31.8% compared to January-November 2023, the fastest gain among provinces.