Government of Nova Scotia News

Auditor General -- In his April 2018 Report on Follow-up of 2014 and 2015 Recommendations, released today, April 3, Auditor General Michael Pickup noted the government is doing a very good job addressing recommendations from previous audits by completing what they said they would do.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Justice -- Les changements à la loi qui ont pour but d’aider les enfants et les familles à recevoir les ordonnances alimentaires imposées par les tribunaux seront proclamés aujourd’hui, 29 mars.

Justice -- Changes to laws that will help children and families get court-ordered support payments were proclaimed today, March 29.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Government announced today, March 29, amendments to the Insurance Act that will protect Nova Scotians and ensure they have access to support when they need it most.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Government is proposing amendments to the Labour Standards Code to better support victims of domestic violence.

Natural Resources -- Campers will be able to book provincial campsites for the 2018 season starting Monday, April 2.

Labour and Advanced Education / Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Planning will begin this spring for a proposed cultural hub on the Halifax Waterfront which will include a new Art Gallery of Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD) University.

Labour and Advanced Education -- The Research Nova Scotia Corporation Act introduced today, March 28, will advance world-class research in universities and the Nova Scotia Community College.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal / Health and Wellness -- Government is another step closer to construction on the third and fifth floors of the QEII Health Sciences Centre’s Halifax Infirmary.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Nova Scotia is exploring greater private sector participation in the development of the Highway 104 twinning project between Sutherlands River, Pictou Co. and Antigonish.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Government is writing off $9.3 million in unpaid or uncollected debts this year, the lowest amount the province has seen in eight years.

Justice -- Une loi déposée aujourd'hui 27 mars modifiera la loi sur l'Assemblée législative (House of Assembly Act) pour établir un mandat obligatoire qui guidera les commissions de délimitation des circonscriptions électorales chargées de créer la carte électorale.

Justice -- Legislation introduced today, March 27, will amend the House of Assembly Act to set mandatory terms of reference to guide electoral boundaries commissions in drawing the electoral map.

Auditor General -- Michael Pickup, vérificateur général, a présenté à l'Assemblée législative, aujourd'hui 27 mars, un rapport sommaire sur les résultats des vérifications effectuées dans le domaine des changements climatiques par la plupart des bureaux de vérificateurs législatifs du Canada.

Auditor General -- Auditor General Michael Pickup presented a summary report on the results from climate change audits undertaken by most legislative audit offices across Canada to the House of Assembly today, March 27.

Justice / Health and Wellness -- The places where Nova Scotians can use cannabis and tobacco will be guided by a stronger Smoke-free Places Act.

Health and Wellness -- Health and Wellness Minister Randy Delorey has appointed two new boards members to the IWK Health Centre board of directors.

Health and Wellness -- Health and Wellness Minister Randy Delorey announced new members to the Nova Scotia Health Authority board of directors, including a new board chair, today March 27. The outgoing chair completes his term March 31.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has approved a business development incentive in the form of a payroll rebate for MDA Systems Ltd., a space and defence company developing advanced surveillance solutions for export sale to NATO and militaries worldwide.