COVID-19 Update for CANS Members

CANS Office closing TODAY, December 17, 2021

CANS Members:

Given the increase in positive cases of COVID-19, CANS is taking proactive measures to reduce the spread of the virus. Out of an abundance of caution, CANS office will close TODAY, Friday, December 17, 2021, at 4:00 PM.

As a reminder, CANS office will be closed for the holidays. This closure will begin at noon on Friday, Dec. 24, 2021, and extends to 8:00 AM on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, at which point we will re-evaluate based on COVID. 

Our goal is to maintain a safe environment for both CANS staff, members, and visitors to our office. All CANS staff are fully prepared to work remotely, having done so successfully since the pandemic began. Please understand that due to our office closure, there may be delays in the services we provide, but we are doing everything to keep any issues to a minimum.

How will this impact CANS Projects & Documents Services?

During this time, CANS office, including access to the Business Centre and board rooms, will remain closed to ALL CANS staff, members, and visitors. Please note the following adjustments to CANS Projects & Documents Services:

Print Orders

Print orders can be made online at www.cans.ns.ca. Orders will be accepted until 4:00 PM on Tuesday, Dec. 21 and couriered to your location by end of day on Wednesday, Dec. 22.

CCDC & CCA Standard Documents

CCDC & CCA Standard Documents can be purchased online or via phone. Documents are not available for pickup; they will be mailed to you. Please contact Lesley Whynot for more information at 902-880-6046.

Statutory Declarations

All Commissioner of Oaths services for the signing of Statutory Declarations will be completed virtually. To book your appointment, contact:

Lesley Whynot
Manager, Projects and Information Services
(902) 880-6046
lwhynot@cans.ns.ca

Where can I find updates on CANS Programs & Services and COVID-19?

For the time being, our office will remain closed until the new year, at which point we will re-evaluate. Any extension to this closure will be communicated to members via CANS COVID-19 Information Centre, CANS website and social media channels (Twitter LinkedIn)

CANS COVID-19 Information Centre

To keep you informed throughout this ongoing pandemic, CANS has compiled the latest COVID-19 information and its impact on the construction industry, including regular email communication we send to CANS members and information shared from the Nova Scotia government’s website. Click HERE to visit CANS COVID-19 Information Centre.