CANS is seeking your input on the impact of U.S. tariffs and Canadian countermeasures on the construction industry in Nova Scotia. Your responses will help us advocate on behalf of our members and ensure government decision-makers understand how these changes will affect your business.

This short survey will take approximately seven minutes to complete and will remain open until March 14, 2025.

Thank you for your time and insights. Your feedback is essential to our advocacy efforts.

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* 1. If you consent to being contacted about your responses, please leave your name and email below.

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* 2. Which of the options below best describes your role in the construction industry?

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* 3. On a scale of 1 to 10, how concerned are you about the impact of tariffs on your business?

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* 4. On a scale of 1 to 10, how concerned are you about the impact of countermeasures on your business?

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* 5. On a scale of 1 to 10, how well do you feel you understand the current situation regarding tariffs and countermeasures, and their potential impact on your business?

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* 6. Do you read every contract you sign, including the prime contract when applicable?

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* 7. Please provide any additional feedback or insight regarding the impact of U.S. tariffs and Canada's countermeasures on your business.

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* 8. How do you anticipate tariffs will impact your workforce?

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* 9. How do you anticipate tariffs will affect your business operations?

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* 10. How will these tariffs impact the availability of:

  No impact Slight decrease in availability Moderate decrease in availability Significant decrease in availability Severe decrease in availability N/A
Public projects
Private projects
Industrial projects
Multi-residential projects

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* 11. Which materials in your projects are you most concerned could be affected by U.S. tariffs and Canadian countermeasures? (Select all that apply.)

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* 12. Have you started sourcing alternate suppliers for impacted materials?

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* 13. If you are seeking alternate suppliers, where are you looking? Select all that apply.

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* 14. What type of government support or policy changes would help your business. Select all that apply.

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* 15. Is there anything else you're concerned about regarding the impact of these tariffs?

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* 16. Which of the options below best describes your role in the construction industry?

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