CANS 2026 Home Depot Pro De-Icer

Friday, April 17, 2026 | Halifax, NS

You’re Invited to CANS De-Icer!

The construction season is heating up, and that can only mean one thing — the return of CANS De-Icer! On April 17, join CANS for Nova Scotia’s largest construction networking event of the year. Bringing together professionals from every corner of the industry, CANS 2026 De-Icer offers the connections, conversations and momentum you need to kick off the season. It’s one event you won’t want to miss.

Event Information

  • Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
  • Location: Halifax Convention Centre (Halifax, NS)
  • Registration: Opening soon!
  • Suggested dress code: Attire is business casual, though guests typically range from casual (denim and T‑shirts) to semi‑formal (suits or dresses).
Door Prizes

Want a chance to win a door prize? Drop your business card or fill out a ballot at the door prize table!

Interested in donating a door prize for the 2026 De-Icer? Email Justin Blakeney, Sponsorship Lead.

Ticket Information

Entry to CANS De-Icer comes with several ticket options. Guests can select from three entrée choices — a chicken meal, a vegan‑friendly option or a traditional lobster dinner. Prefer more time for networking? Choose an entry‑only ticket and enjoy the evening’s entertainment without a seated meal.

Pricing coming soon!

Note: Guests must be 19+ to attend this event. This event is general seating.

Drink Tickets

Please note: The venue’s bars cannot run tabs. 

To purchase drinks at the 2026 De-Icer, guests may:

  • Pre-purchase drink tickets through CANS (gratuity included!)
  • Buy drink tickets on-site at the dedicated drink ticket table; or
  • Buy individual drinks at the bar using credit, debit or cash.

Don’t like playing musical chairs? Purchase a table of ten!

Reward your team with a night out and celebrate your hard work together. A table of ten guarantees your group reserved seating — your table is exclusively yours for the evening, giving you a home base and front‑row views of the entertainment.

Your table will include branded signage, and you’ll also receive early access to the venue to decorate as you wish (for example: a tablecloth, small centrepiece, or other simple additions).

Note: Individually purchased tickets do not include assigned seating. Space at unassigned tables is available on a first‑come, first‑served basis. Tables will be refreshed as groups finish eating to make room for the next guests.

Table of Ten:

  • Members: Pricing coming soon!
  • Non-Members: Pricing coming soon!

Transportation and Parking

Need help finding parking or getting around downtown Halifax? CANS has prepared a helpful guide outlining transportation options and nearby parking locations for attendees of the 2026 CANS De‑Icer. Click here to access the parking guide. 

Ready to Relive the Last CANS De‑Icer?

Looking to revisit how the construction industry kicks off the summer season? Get a taste of what’s in store at the CANS De‑Icer — explore photo galleries from past events using the links below.

Questions?

For event info, contact:
Britney MacPhee
Events Lead
T: 902-468-2267 ext. 704
C: 902-499-2939
bmacphee@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