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New CCA and CCDC documents published

June 26, 2025/in front, news/by CANS

This 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.

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Federal Candidates Show Their Support for the Construction Industry in “Construction for Canadians” Campaign

April 16, 2025/in front, news/by CANS

“Construction is the backbone of Canada’s economy,” said Duncan Williams, President and CEO of the Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS). “It’s not just about buildings and infrastructure — it’s about jobs, growth, and the well-being of every community across the country.”

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Congratulations, CANS 2024 Gil-Son Construction Golf Tournament winners!

June 24, 2024/in front, news/by CANS

Thank you to all the players and sponsors who participated in the CANS 2024 Gil-Son Construction Golf Tournament.

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CANS Scholarships: 2023-2024 NSCC Student Award Recipients

June 19, 2024/in front, news/by CANS

CANS is proud to partner with the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) Foundation to offer five distinct awards and scholarships to NSCC students pursuing post-secondary education toward careers in construction. Get to know the students who earned these awards in 2023-2024.

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Statistics // Building Construction, April 2024 and Housing Starts, May 2024

June 18, 2024/in front, news/by CANS

Compared to January-April 2023, building construction investment was up 19.4% in Nova Scotia.

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Special Update: Heat stress advisory

June 18, 2024/in front, news/by CANS

The Safety Branch of the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration has reissued their safety alert on heat stress ahead of this week’s forecast heatwave.

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Notice // Updates to CCDC Documents

May 29, 2024/in front, news/by CANS

As of May 21, 2024, a number of new CCDC documents have been introduced, and a number have been discontinued.

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Statistics // Nova Scotia population estimates by county and census subdivision – July 1, 2023

May 29, 2024/in front, news/by CANS

Between July 1, 2022 and July 1, 2023 Nova Scotia’s population increased by 33,249 persons, reaching 1,058,694 as of July 1, 2023.

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News // Halifax one of Canada’s fastest growing municipalities

May 23, 2024/in front, news/by CANS

According to data released by Statistics Canada on Wednesday [May 22], Halifax added just under 20,000 souls over the year preceding July 1, 2023.

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Statistics // Building construction, March 2024

May 22, 2024/in front, news/by CANS

Investment in Nova Scotia building construction increased 10.5% in March 2024 to $574.9 million.

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