Mainland Nova Scotia Building Trades

• ‘It’s the Wild West’: Sources say fear underlies silence on Nova Scotia construction sites

  As a Global News investigation shines a spotlight on construction safety in Nova Scotia, workers say fear is a factor in their silence on hazards that sometimes put their lives at risk.

  Investigations

  Sep 10, 2019
  
• Nova Scotia legislation would ensure no work stoppages on mega-projects

  Proposed legislation would allow developers of large construction projects of $2 billion or more in Nova Scotia to enter into specific agreements that would ensure there are no labour work stoppages or lockouts.

  Canada

  Nov 2, 2016
  
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• Struggling western-Canadian economies affecting tradespeople in rural Nova Scotia

  Halifax is seeing a significant increase of major construction projects, but it hasn't been easy for tradespeople in rural communities, particularly due to the struggling economies in Western Canada.

  Canada

  Feb 3, 2016