Events

Steps for Life – Walking for Families of Workplace Tragedy A thousand stories… and more Every year in Canada, close to 1000 workers are killed on the job, or die as a result of a work-related injury or illness. Every one of those families has a story about their loved ones. Add to that the thousands... Read more >

The Safety First in Cape Breton Network brings together a variety of like-minded individuals who are all working towards making Cape Breton-Unama'ki the safest place to do business in Nova Scotia

CANS 2024 Arrow Construction Products Spring Fling is on May 16, 2024 and will kick off a busy season in Cape Breton!

Every year, Construction Safety Nova Scotia celebrates the achievements of its member firms and reviews the association’s accomplishments and priorities at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Awards Ceremony. We hope that you will join us to approve new board members, voice your opinions on how we can positively impact safety in the construction sector,... Read more >

Build Right Nova Scotia presents Building Today’s Workforce for Tomorrow – Mainland Building Trades’ 9th Annual Conference on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. This year’s conference will feature several presenters speaking on topics such as mentorship, allyship and recognition of diversity and inclusive hiring practices, a national Building Trades update and more. They are pleased to have The... Read more >

The Mainland Building Trades’ is proud to present the 25th Annual Golf Classic in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Halifax. This year’s tournament will be held Friday, September 13, 2024 at beautiful Chester Golf Club. This event is sold out. Registration starts at 8:00am with a Shotgun Start at 8:30am. Event is Rain... Read more >

Held every autumn, the CANS Annual General Meeting is an event that hosts up to 200 key industry professionals, including owners, managers, employees and clients. This event has been reformatted to be one jam-packed day including their business meeting, awards presentations, networking opportunities with industry decision-makers, dinner and evening entertainment.

CANS Women in Construction Forum will include engaging ice-breakers and dedicated networking exercises developed by experienced facilitators to give attendees meaningful chances to connect with others in the room and develop lasting support networks. Plated lunch will be served leading into a series of informative sessions on topics relevant to women working in construction and similar... Read more >

Every year, Construction Safety Nova Scotia celebrates the achievements of its member firms and reviews the association’s accomplishments and priorities at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Awards Ceremony. This important gathering brings members together to elect new board members, share insights on improving safety in our industry, and connect over lunch and networking opportunities.

Register today for an upcoming webinar presented by Eastern Return to Work Solutions on June 26, 2025, from 12:00 - 1:00 PM ADT. Construction Safety Nova Scotia is pleased to host Eastern Return to Work Solutions for an informative webinar designed to help employers in the construction industry navigate the upcoming Duty to Cooperate legislation taking effect in... Read more >