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LUNCHEON: Build a Stronger Nova Scotia with David Benoit of Build NS
Building a Stronger Nova Scotia
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Build Nova Scotia leads strategic infrastructure projects that help shape stronger communities, grow the economy and improve quality of life across Nova Scotia. Through our many projects and stewardship, including Cellular, Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative, Public Housing, Healthcare Infrastructure and Environmental Remediation, and management of iconic Nova Scotia spaces such as the Halifax and Lunenburg waterfronts and Peggy’s Cove, Build Nova Scotia helps create the conditions for economic growth for Nova Scotia and Nova Scotian entrepreneurs today and for years to come.
Our projects have created opportunities for Nova Scotia’s skilled trades and specialized workers while strengthening pathways for underrepresented groups in these fields, through our strategic investment in people, training and community partnerships across the province. This allows us to build for our communities, with our communities.
In this presentation, President and CEO, Dave Benoit, will highlight key projects, including our Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project, the Cape Breton Regional Municipality Healthcare Infrastructure Portfolio and our Cellular for Nova Scotians Project and highlighting how the organization is Building a Stronger Nova Scotia.
Meet our Speaker
David Benoit
President and Chief Executive Officer - Build Nova Scotia
David previously worked for the Department of Health Wellness as the Senior Executive Director of Strategic Investment and Infrastructure Planning for the healthcare facilities across the province. While in the Department, he co-led the provincial COVID 19 Vaccine and Immunization program. Prior to his joining the province, he served 30 years with the Canadian Armed Forces as an engineering officer in the Royal Canadian Navy retiring as a Captain (N). He served on the east and west coasts and in Ottawa, with his last appointment in Command of the Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Scott in Halifax.
A graduate of the Royal Military College of Canada in Electrical Engineering, David also holds a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Defence Studies, with a focus on the Arctic. He has a Graduate Diploma in Management, is a graduate from both the Joint Command and Staff Programme from the Canadian Forces College and the National Security and Strategic Planning Course at the Royal College of Defence Studies in the United Kingdom. He is a Professional Engineer in the provinces of Ontario and Nova Scotia and has completed courses with the Institute of Directors in the United Kingdom.
David is a busy volunteer in our community, enjoys golf and plays the bagpipes!
Date and Time
Thursday Feb 19, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM AST
Agenda
11:30 AM - Registration
12:00 PM - Welcome Words
12:05 PM - Lunch
12:45 PM - Presentation and Q&A
1:25 PM - Closing Remarks
1:30 PM - Event Concludes
Location
The Harbourfront Marriott
Fees/Admission
Member Ticket: $70.95
Member Table of 10: $709.50
Future Member Ticket: $125.95
Future Member Table of 10: $1259.50
Payment is due upon purchase. 25% discount for Not-for-profit & student members. All prices subject to HST
**Please note: your registration gives the Halifax Chamber of Commerce permission to use the photographs taken during the event for any legal use.
Contact Information
Cailin Winters, Event Specialist
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