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…
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NSAA opens applications for NS representatives on the Atlantic Trade Advisory
The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency Board is inviting applications for one employer and one employee member to represent Nova Scotia on an Atlantic Trade Advisory Committee (ATAC) for the Refrigeration and Air…
Honourary Life Member – Call for Nominations
Through the designation of Honourary Life Membership, CANS wishes to honour individuals who, through their deeds and actions, have significantly contributed to the betterment of the Association and/or the industry and attainment…
COVID-19: LAE – Conciliation and Mediation Services (CMS) shares COVID-19 Operation Protocols
Conciliation and Mediation Services (CMS) continues to carefully monitor the public health advice regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health risk. At present, CMS is operating remotely in alignment with the Province’s advice…
COVID-19: NSAA – Tips for trades workers during COVID-19
Are you still working throughout the COVID-19 pandemic? First and foremost, it is essential that those working must adhere to public health advisories. For further advice, the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency has…
COVID-19 claims to WCB to follow policy on occupational disease
COVID-19 claims to WCB to follow policy on occupational disease April 8th, 2020 Finance Minister Scott Fielding has echoed the WCB’s assurance employers the current WCB policy relating to coverage of occupational…
COVID-19: Portal Pending – Worker Emergency Bridge Fund and Small Business Impact Grant
An application portal for these two provincial support programs will be available by Friday, April 10, 2020. All funds will be dispersed by the end of April. For more information and to access the…
COVID-19: Fact sheet from the province – working during COVID-19
Employers and employees need to take steps to help staff and clients stay healthy and prevent spread of COVID-19. You should also know what to do if you have safety concerns. To that end,…
COVID-19: Industry receives clarification from the province of Nova Scotia
On Tuesday, April 7, 2020, Deputy Minister Duff Montgomery, Department of Labour and Advanced Education issued a letter to CANS offering clarification on a number of industry questions related to COVID-19 emergency…
Manitoba deems construction essential, associations seek clarification on safety
As per a new public health order, construction has been deemed critical service in Manitoba, but construction associations are seeking safety guidelines to protect workers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.Photo www.bigstockphoto.com The Manitoba…