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The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) ruled this month that drywall products imported from the U.S. have injured the Canadian construction industry. But much lower tariffs and a break for those in fixed-priced contracts is being recommended. “The CCA is pleased that the panel has recognized that the imposition of a duty did create a hardship on our members working under fixed-price contracts and they have recommended a solution which we hope government adopts,” said Bill Ferreira, CCA vice-president of government relations and public affairs. Read more

National Guidelines for Work Zone Safety promotes and facilitates consistent work zone safety practices across Canada by providing information that addresses common work zone issues from human factors and safety perspectives. Read moreor attend a webinar on Jan. 26

The Town of Oakville, Ont. is the first municipality in Canada to use a full Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) approach coupled with lean principles for its Oakville Arena redevelopment project. Read more

Ottawa has done away with the Temporary Foreign Worker Program’s four-year cumulative duration rule. The cumulative duration rule was put in place in April 2011, limiting work for some temporary foreign workers in Canada to four years, who then became ineligible to work in Canada for the next four years. “We think it’s quite positive,” said Bill Ferreira, CCA’s vice-president of government relations and public affairs. He added that while the CCA will still wait and see what the changes look like, they are excited the government is looking to create a pathway. Read more

Looking to follow through with your New Years Resolutions this year? CANS Industry Education and Training courses can help! According to this article from Construction Dive, we can help you resolve 4 out of the 5 top resolutions for the Construction Industry: http://ow.ly/gT96307ImlL 

1. Advocate for career training = CANS Industry Education and Training Program

2. Go Lean = Implementing Lean Construction – April 21, 2017. Register:  https://secure.cans.ns.ca/education/render/?EventID=2892

3. Spearhead a charity initiative = Corporate Social Responsibility – February 23, 2017. Register: https://secure.cans.ns.ca/education/render/?EventID=2901

4. Keep an eye out for troubled coworkers = Mental Health in the Workplace – February 16, 2017. Register: https://secure.cans.ns.ca/education/render/?EventID=2900

For more information, contact:

Chantal Arsenault
Industry Education and Training Coordinator
Construction Association of Nova Scotia
Tel: 902.468.2267 ext. 706
Cell: 902.817.6246
Email: carsenault@cans.ns.ca