OTTAWA — Building a Better Canada: Progress Report on the Investing in Canada Plan 2016-2019, a new report issued by the federal government, provides an update on the progress in renewing the nation’s public infrastructure through the over $180-billion plan.
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The Canadian construction industry put several months of labour decline behind it in April as employers hired tens of thousands of workers.
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The Lakes Golf Club & Membertou Trade and Convention Center, Sydney, NS
Join us to kick-off the busy construction season at the CANS 2019 Brandt Tractor Spring Fling! Start the day with a round of golf at The Lakes Golf Club followed by networking and dinner at the Membertou Trade and Convention Center. Top off the night with the music from Andrew Doyle! The Spring Fling is a great way to celebrate the industry, expand your network, enjoy great food and live entertainment, and even work on your golf game.
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It’s CANS Membership renewal time! We are very pleased to report that through hard work and successful planning, for a second year in a row we will not be increasing Membership Dues for the upcoming year.
If your renewal payment is received prior to June 15th, 2019, your company will be automatically entered into our 2019 WIN YOUR MEMBERSHIP prize contest, including draws for one FREE Membership (up to $1620 value), multiple CANS Print credits ($100 each), CANS Events Tickets, Industry Education & Training Bucks, and more!
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2019 CANS Toromont Cat and Battlefield Equipment De-Icer
Cunard Centre, Halifax, NS
On Friday April 26, 2019 the CANS Toromont Cat and Battlefield Equipment De-Icer brought out almost 1,800 individuals for an exceptional evening of fine dining, entertainment and networking. Our largest De-Icer crowd to-date, this was the perfect kickoff to the construction season! Held at the Cunard Centre in Halifax, the De-Icer is Nova Scotia’s largest construction networking event.
Guests enjoyed a meal of lobster, a quarter chicken dinner with half rack of ribs, or portobello mushroom as well as sweets, mussels, appetizers and refreshments, while being entertained by musical duo Rowdy Dow. De-Icer attendees also enjoyed shuttle-bus service which transported guests to the Marriott Harbourfront hotel, Barrington Street in downtown Halifax, and the Westin hotel at the end of the evening.
This year’s VIP Reception was also an overwhelming success; a special thank-you and welcome to all new CANS Members!
If you attended and/or sponsored the 2019 CANS Toromont Cat and Battlefield Equipment De-Icer and would like to provide feedback on the event, please visit these survey links:
All feedback is welcome and encouraged; help us improve the event for future years!
A sincere thank-you is extended to all our sponsors who stepped up and helped us out with their generosity! The following sponsors helped make the CANS 2019 Toromont Cat and Battlefield Equipment De-Icer an incredible success.
TITLE SPONSOR: Toromont Cat and Battlefield Equipment
BEER SPONSOR: Miller High Life
PLATINUM SPONSORS
AW Leil Cranes and Equipment
Conrad Brothers
DeWalt
Dexel
Dexter Construction and REgroup
DP Murphy Hotels
G & R Kelly
Gallagher
Gil-Son Construction Limited
Heritage Gas Limited and Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline
Inflector
Irving Equipment
Jim Pattison Lease
Lindsay Construction
Marsh
MCT Insurance
Nova Scotia Power
Pinchin Ltd.
Procore
Sea + Sky Portable Restroom
Stanhope Simpson Insurance
Turple
United Rentals
GOLD SPONSORS
Archway Insurance
BCS Controls
Bird Stairs
Black & McDonald
BOYNECLARKE LLP
GFL Environmental
Hilti (Canada) Corporation
IRON DOG
MNP
Parts for Trucks
Q104
R&D Cranes
Sancton
The Shaw Group
Tirecraft
Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company
SILVER SPONSORS
Arrow Construction Products Limited
BELFOR
Big Bang Promotional Products
BIRD Construction
Data Wiring Solutions Inc.
Kent Mobile Shelters
Marco Group
Merit Nova Scotia
New Scotland Clothing Co.
PCL Constructors Canada Inc.
Wilsons Security
WATER SPONSOR:Rogers Communications Canada
Prize Winners!
CANS is pleased to announce the following door prize winners from the De-Icer event:
If you have not yet picked up your prize, please contact Natalie at nbobbitt@cans.ns.caor 902-468-2267 ext. 718!
On behalf of CANS, thank you to all guests, supporters and sponsors who took part in the 2018 CANS Toromont Cat and Battlefield Equipment De-Icer!
Halifax, NS – (05/01/2019) The Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS) and the Nova Scotia Prompt Payment Coalition are pleased with the Province of Nova Scotia’s decision to amend the existing Builders’ Lien Act to include prompt payment legislation.
“The existing law in Nova Scotia is costly, cumbersome, and inaccessible to many small and medium-sized family-owned companies,” says Duncan Williams, President and CEO of CANS. “It addresses non-payment as opposed to delinquent payment and the lien rights of many in the industry will expire long before they realize they will not get paid.”
“Our province needs a prompt payment solution that works for everyone including employers, contractors, buyers of construction and consumers,” says Tim Houtsma, board member of the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction. “While this serious problem is being felt now in our industry, there is a risk to Nova Scotia’s competitiveness long-term if we do not take action to fix the issue.”
Over the past several years CANS has conducted membership surveys to solicit feedback on prompt payment. In 2018 most members indicated that delayed payments were occurring on almost all of their jobs, which increased the cost of doing businesses. If proper legal framework was in place to combat delinquent payments, their organizations would be in a better position to purchase equipment, increase the use of apprentices and hire more people.
On Thursday, April 11, Bill 119 passed its third reading at the Nova Scotian legislature. The bill will carry the new name of Builders’ Lien and Prompt Payment Act, and will establish a system of requirements to ensure timely payment in the construction industry. Stakeholder consultations are expected to take place over the summer.
Duncan Williams says “The Act will set out minimum payment requirements and will have a systematic approach to how money will be released with rights and responsibilities set forth for all parties to a construction project.”
Our coalition believes that these changes will improve the movement of money in our economy, increase fairness and transparency, efficiency and productivity, and lower the overall cost of construction projects.
For more information about prompt payment and the Nova Scotia Prompt Payment Coalition, visit: www.nspromptpayment.ca
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For more information, contact:
Colin MacDonald
Manager, Marketing & Communications
Construction Association of Nova Scotia
Cell: 902-818-0835 Email: cmacdonald@cans.ns.ca
Dear CANS member,
I am writing to give you an update on the progress that has been made on Prompt Payment legislation over the past few weeks. The first reading of Bill 119, named the Builders Lien and Prompt Payment Act, passed on March 15, 2019. Rather than introduce entirely new legislation, Prompt Payment was added on to the existing Builder’s Lien Act. You can view Bill 119 as introduced by clicking HERE. To align with similar initiatives across Canada, we have recommended that the Province of Nova Scotia adopt very similar language as has been used in Ontario.
On Monday, April 8th Bill 119 was reviewed by the Law Amendments Committee. Representations were made by stakeholders, including CANS. The Committee passed a motion referring the Bill back to a Committee of the Whole. While some suggested tweaks and additions were made by those presenting, it is CANS position that any required adjustments can be accommodated in regulation. We therefore expect that Bill 119 will pass third reading before the House rises at the end of April.
We anticipate stakeholder consultations to take place over the summer with the Bill being proclaimed in the fall of 2019.
Sincerely,
Honourary Life Member – Call for Nominations
Through designation of Honourary Life Membership, CANS wishes to honour individuals who, through their deeds and actions, have significantly contributed to the betterment of the Association and/or the industry and attainment of its goals and visions.
Nominations are due by Friday, May 10, 2019. Please submit your nomination forms to Sheryl Farrington by email sfarrington@cans.ns.ca
For more information and to download the Nomination Form, click HERE
Sincerely,
Duncan Williams
President & CEO, Construction Association of Nova Scotia
Are you currently on a surcharge list or have a demerit with your WCB assessment rate?
Do you understand the importance of return to work after an incident in a workplace?
Do you want to learn how to reduce your WCB Costs?
Come and participate in a Construction Industry Safety Partnership (CISP) /Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS) Lunch and Learn/webinar that will outline how you can facilitate return to work in your workplaces.
In preparation of the session please visit CANS website to review the tools to created by industry. https://www.cans.ns.ca/construction-industry-safety-partnership/
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