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Email: cfiske@cans.ns.ca
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Archived News & Press Releases
2023
August 31, 2023 – Province Seeks Input on Proposed Accessibility Standard for Buildings, Outdoor Spaces (press release – Nova Scotia Provincial Government)
July 27, 2023 – Disasters can inform building code updates, construction association says (media mention – CBC News)
July 21, 2023 – Atlantic labour mobility agreement a starting point to removing red tape (media mention – Daily Commercial News)
June 8, 2023 – The challenge of rebuilding homes after wildfires (media mention – CTV News)
June 8, 2023 – NS wildfires, rebuilding homes, labour shortage (media mention – News 95.7, The Todd Veinotte Show)
June 7, 2023 – The Troubling Numbers Behind Nova Scotia’s Housing Shortage (Insights podcast – Huddle)
June 4, 2023 – Rebuilding, repairing houses after wildfires will take time, experts say (media mention – CBC News)
May 18, 2023 – Decade-high construction levels not enough to meet Halifax’s growing rental demand (media mention – Globe and Mail)
April 24, 2023 – Rising construction demands may create further challenges for Nova Scotia’s construction labour force (media mention – Buildforce Canada)
April 17, 2023 – New $47-million interchange to be built on Highway 101 in Cambridge, N.S. (media mention – SaltWire)
March 21, 2023 – Nova Scotia delegation on refugee recruitment trip to Jordan – follow up (media mention – News 95.7, The Todd Veinotte Show)
March 7, 2023 – Nova Scotia delegation on refugee recruitment trip to Jordan (media mention – News 95.7, The Todd Veinotte Show)
March 3, 2023 – Nova Scotia’s job market is booming, but it’s not all good news (media mention – CBC News)
February 14, 2023 – Summit addresses shortage of workers in the construction industry (media mention – CBC News)
January 26, 2023 – N.S. construction industry to hold summit to prepare for labour shortage (media mention – SaltWire)
January 25, 2023 – CANS hosting Workforce Summit (media mention – CBC News)
2022
December 20, 2022 – QEII redevelopment plan – budget; labour shortages; supply chain issues (media mention – News 95.7, The Todd Veinotte Show)
December 12, 2022 – N.S. construction industry happy with QEII redevelopment plan (media mention – CBC News)
October 26, 2022 – Interest Rates and Construction (media mention – Global News)
October 21, 2022 – Nova Scotia government is taking steps to help settle pay disputes in the construction industry sooner (media mention – News 95.7, The Todd Veinotte Show)
October 19, 2022 – Province Wants Adjudicators for Builder Pay Disputes (media mention – All Nova Scotia)
October 18, 2022 – Legislation Addresses Payment Disputes in Construction Industry (press release – Nova Scotia Provincial Government)
October 18, 2022 – New N.S. agency to settle construction industry pay disputes (media mention – CBC News)
October 12, 2022 – Why those needing chimney repairs in Cape Breton may have a long wait (media mention – CBC News)
October 7, 2022 – Fiona: One week after N.S. premier asked for more troops, fewer boots on ground (media mention – Global News)
October 6, 2022 – Nova Scotia braces for rebuilding challenges after Hurricane Fiona’s destruction (media mention – News 95.7, The Todd Veinotte Show)
October 5, 2022 – Rising costs, labour shortages stand in way of quick Fiona rebuild in Nova Scotia (media mention – CBC News)
October 5, 2022 – Labour shortages hamper recovery efforts (media mention – CTV News)
September 27, 2022 – Labour shortage strains rebuild efforts (media mention – All Nova Scotia)
September 22, 2022 – CANS advisory: Members secure worksites in preparation for Fiona (media mention – Daily Commercial News)
September 22, 2022 – Province doing safety checks on construction cranes in Halifax ahead of storm (media mention – CBC Nova Scotia)
August 27, 2022 – Construction industry says new bylaw changes will impact all (media mention – City News)
August 25, 2022 – Duncan Williams, feedback regarding bylaw changes (media mention – All Nova Scotia)
August 24, 2022 – Halifax Council Looks Keen to Limit Construction Noise (media mention – All Nova Scotia)
August 23, 2022 – Construction group says it’s possible to meet N.S. housebuilding needs for 2030 – but challenges exist (media mention – CBC Nova Scotia)
August 23, 2022 – Builders Pan City Plan To Cut Construction (media mention – All Nova Scotia)
July 7, 2022 – Province trying to train more trades, Apprenticeship Ratios (media mention – All Nova Scotia)
July 6, 2022 – Industry says Noise Bylaw Would Impact Costs, Timelines Of New Halifax Housing (media mention – Huddle)
June 22, 2022 – CANS blasts HRM CPED committee on proposed changes to noise by-law, says city is not contemplating impacts on economy, labour force, environment, and public safety with its decision (CANS press release)
June 12, 2022 – Nova Scotia in midst of labour shortage in skilled trades, experts say (media mention – CBC Nova Scotia)
May 30, 2022 – More help wanted: staffing shortages showing up in unexpected places (media mention – CTV News, Atlantic)
May 25, 2022 – Fuel costs and impact on construction (media mention – News 95.7 – The Todd Veinotte Show, 41:35 – 31:58)
May 25, 2022 – Duncan Williams commentary on pyritic slate dumping in Dartmouth Cove (media mention – All Nova Scotia)
May 20, 2022 – NS construction industry worried projects will be scrapped as fuel prices soar (media mention – CBC Nova Scotia)
February 22, 2022 – Councillor makes ‘inaccurate’ assertions about Halifax construction disruptions: CANS CEO (media mention – Daily Commercial News)
February 11, 2022 – Construction Association of Nova Scotia disappointed with HRM Councillor Kathryn Morse’s comments on construction site encroachment on public spaces (CANS press release)