Trade, construction-zone hazards highlighted in MHCA’s spring supplement April 9th, 2020 The latest edition of the MHCA Winnipeg Free Press supplement – called Trade, prosperity and the environment – will be delivered…
Alberta announces $2B to protect jobs, maintain and improve road, school infrastructure
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced Thursday a $2-billion investment in infrastructure maintenance and renewal projects to keep people working during the COVID-19 pandemic. He said the projects would include repairs on K-12…
Industry struggling with impact of COIVD-19: MHCA survey
Industry struggling with impact of COIVD-19: MHCA survey April 9th, 2020 More respondents to MHCA’s survey on the impact of COVID-19 on business indicate their operations are significantly affected now. The survey…
CANS Office Closure – CANS Staff working remotely week of April 13, 2020
CANS staff will continue to work remotely the week of April 13, 2020, based on the advice of public health officials. All digital services remain active. Please understand there may be delays in…
COVID-19: The impact of COVID-19 on the Canadian Labour Market
In March 2020, measures to contain the COVID-19 virus caused sudden, unprecedented interruptions in business across Canada. Within a couple of weeks of the outbreak in Canada, more than 3 million Canadians…
COVID-19: Province updates requirements for COVID-19 testing
As of April 8, 2020, travel has been removed as a requirement for testing for COVID-19. The list of symptoms being screened for has also expanded. If you have two or more…
COVID-19: Nova Scotia Securities Commission launches COVID-19 Investing Information webpage
The Nova Scotia Securities Commission has launched a new webpage and online video to provide COVID-19 investing information to the public. Read the full release from the Province detailing this new resource. Visit…
COVID-19: NS announces second COVID-19 related death
Nova Scotia has recorded its second death related to COVID-19. On Wednesday, April 8, a woman in her 90s with underlying medical conditions died in the Cape Breton Regional Hospital as a…
COVID-19: GOC relaxes eligibility requirements for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
The federal government announced on April 8, 2020, relaxed eligibility requirements for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, as well as new measures to help students make money this summer during the coronavirus…
Action from Members Required: Industry calls for the creation of an Emergency COVID-19 Construction Cost Relief Program
Dear CANS Members, On behalf of the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), we are asking you to support their urgent request of the federal government to create an Emergency COVID-19 Construction Cost Reimbursement Program. This…