CANS 163rd Annual General Meeting
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 | Pier 21 (Halifax, NS)
You’re Invited to CANS AGM!
Held every autumn, CANS Annual General Meeting hosts up to 200 key industry professionals, including owners, managers, employees and clients. This year’s event is one jam-packed day including our business session, strategic plan presentation, networking opportunities, dinner and industry awards ceremony!
Event Details
- Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
- Time: 2:30 – 10:30 p.m.
- Location: Pier 21, Halifax, NS
- Registration: NOW OPEN – register to attend.
- Sponsorship: Browse CANS Sponsorship Guide for opportunities, then email Justin Blakeney, to book!
- Suggested Dress Code: Cocktail attire
Pricing
Full-Event Ticket – Includes entry to the business session, Annual General Meeting, reception, and awards dinner. Price: $465 + HST
Evening-Only Ticket – Attend our evening festivities, including entry to reception and awards dinner. Price: $415 + HST
Cancellation Policy: AGM registration cancellations must be made before Monday, September 22 to be eligible for a 75% refund, and before Monday, September 29 to be eligible for a 50% refund. No refunds will be given after Monday, September 29, 2025.
Agenda
2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Registration and Welcome Reception, Kenneth C Rowe Hall
3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Business Session and Annual General Meeting, Kenneth C Rowe Hall
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. General Reception | VIP Reception (by invite only), Rudolph Bratty Hall
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Delegate check-in (Evening), Chrysler Canada Pavilion
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Awards Dinner, Kenneth C Rowe Hall
8:45 – 10:30 p.m. Post-Event Social, Garrison Brewing
Hotel Block Info
Hampton Inn Halifax Downtown
Standard guestrooms from $199 + HST per night. Subject to availability, this rate will be honoured until Monday, September 22, 2025. Covered parking is $28 + HST (overnight), subject to space availability.
- Book Online: Click here to book your room online.
- Call to Book: call 902-422-1391 or 1-855-331-0334 and mention block name “Construction Association of Nova Scotia” or group code “COA.”
Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
Classic King Guestrooms from $249 + HST per night. Subject to availability, this rate will be honoured until Friday, September 19, 2025. Parking is $28 + HST.
- Email to Book: ask@lordnelsonhotel.com
- Call to Book: call 902-423-5130 or 1-800-565-2020
To access this rate when booking, reference “Construction Association of Nova Scotia” or group number “805508.”
Sponsorship
Boost your visibility, demonstrate industry leadership, and deepen relationships at CANS AGM. Gain meaningful exposure to decision-makers from across the construction sector — including owners, senior managers, project leads, and clients. Browse CANS Sponsorship Guide for opportunities.
New in 2025!
- Post-Event Social Sponsor (Diamond)
- Industry Award Sponsors x 5 (Platinum)
BOOK YOUR SPONSORSHIP: Contact Justin Blakeney, Sponsorship Lead, at jblakeney@cans.ns.ca
Getting There
Parking: There is a large paved parking lot to the right of the Pier 21 Museum entrance. The current fees for Monday to Friday (7 a.m. – 6 p.m.) are $3/hour with a maximum of $12 per day. Payment can be made on site via machine (Cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express) or through Indigo app.
Past Event Photos
Get a taste of what’s in store at the CANS AGM, find links to photo galleries of our past events below:
Questions?
For event info, contact:
Britney MacNeil
Events Lead
T: 902-468-2267 ext. 704
C: 902-499-2939
bmacneil@cans.ns.ca
For sponsorship info, contact:
Justin Blakeney
Sponsorship Lead
T: 902-468-2267 ext. 718
C: 902-333-0566
jblakeney@cans.ns.ca