Government of Nova Scotia News

Intergovernmental Affairs -- Trade Minister Geoff MacLellan will attend the Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers Aug. 12-14 in Stowe, Vermont. The agenda includes discussions on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), energy, electric vehicle innovation and Canada-U.S. relations.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Le gouvernement appuie le patrimoine culturel de la Nouvelle-Écosse par des investissements permettant des améliorations à des salles communautaires et à d'autres endroits où les gens se réunissent.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Government is supporting Nova Scotia’s diverse cultural heritage by investing in improvements to community halls and other public spaces where people gather.

Premier's Office -- Students across the province are gaining valuable work experience through additional jobs supported by the provincial government.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- A black refugee settlement in Beechville, Halifax Regional Municipality, is now officially recognized for its historical and cultural significance.

Speaker's Office -- The second session of the 63rd general assembly will open at 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 6, with the lieutenant governor of Nova Scotia reading the speech from the throne.

Municipal Affairs -- Government is helping ensure Nova Scotians have access to affordable, accessible and reliable transportation options. More than 20 organizations and municipalities have been given funding for community transportation it was announced today, Aug. 3.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK ---

Environment -- The Department of Environment has issued six new approvals for pesticide spraying covering about 1,351 hectares.

Public Prosecution Service -- The appointment of two new Crown attorneys in Shelburne and Antigonish was announced today, Aug. 3, by the Public Prosecution Service.

Acadian Affairs and Francophonie -- Lena Metlege Diab, ministre des Affaires acadiennes et de la Francophonie, se rendra à Paris la semaine prochaine pour promouvoir la Nouvelle-Écosse et renforcer les liens historiques entre la France et l'Acadie.

Acadian Affairs and Francophonie -- Minister of Acadian Affairs and Francophonie Lena Metlege Diab will travel to Paris next week to promote Nova Scotia and build on historical ties between France and Acadie.

Immigration / Education and Early Childhood Development -- L'innovation et l'immigration sont deux éléments clés qui serviront à répondre aux besoins uniques du marché du travail de la province par la création d'un nouveau volet d'immigration. Le nouveau volet Priorités du marché du travail est une approche souple et novatrice visant à répondre aux besoins du marché du travail en recrutant de façon proactive des professionnels qualifiés dans des secteurs spécifiques où des besoins sont connus.

Immigration / Education and Early Childhood Development -- Innovation and immigration are two key ingredients that will be used to respond to the province’s unique labour market needs through the creation of a new, responsive stream.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- REMARQUE : Une liste des membres du conseil intérimaire est présentée après le communiqué. À compter du 1er août, les directeurs, les directeurs adjoints et d'autres leaders en éducation qui travaillent dans les centres régionaux pour l'éducation et au Conseil scolaire acadien provincial font partie de la nouvelle Association des administratrices et administrateurs des écoles publiques.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- NOTE: A list of the interim board members follows the release. Principals, vice-principals and other regional education leaders working in regional education centres and the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial, are now part of a new Public School Administrators Association, effective Aug. 1.

Lands and Forestry -- Starting today, Aug. 1, Nova Scotia hunters can apply for an antlerless deer hunting stamp for the 2018 hunting season. There are 5,000 antlerless deer hunting stamps available this year.

Premier's Office -- Young people and new Nova Scotians in the Strait region now have more opportunities to build their professional networks and find a good job with the expansion of the Connector Program.

Human Rights Commission -- An independent Nova Scotia human rights board of inquiry in the case of Beth MacLean, Sheila Livingstone, Joseph Delaney and the Disability Rights Coalition of Nova Scotia v. Province of Nova Scotia, will resume on Tuesday, Aug. 7.

Community Services -- Les ministres des provinces et des territoires responsables des Services sociaux se sont réunis aujourd'hui 31 juillet à Halifax pour discuter des principaux enjeux en matière de politiques sociales, notamment : la sécurité du revenu pour les Canadiens et la réduction de la pauvreté; l'amélioration du bien-être des enfants et des jeunes autochtones; l'amélioration du soutien offert aux familles et aux enfants ayant un trouble du spectre de l'autisme.