Government of Nova Scotia News

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Aujourd'hui 26 mars, la Commission sur l'intégration dans l'éducation a publié son rapport intitulé « Nos élèves, notre avenir ». Il s'agit de la première fois en vingt ans que le modèle de l'intégration dans les salles de classe est évalué.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Today, March 26, the Commission on Inclusive Education released its report, Students First. It is the first time in 20 years that the model of inclusion in our classrooms has been reviewed.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal / Health and Wellness -- Five Nova Scotia companies and one from Ontario have been awarded the latest contracts for the expansion and renovation of the Dartmouth General Hospital, as part of the QEII redevelopment project.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- INVERNESS COUNTY: Captain Gillis Bridge

Internal Services -- A new place for the public sector to test ideas and develop solutions opened today, March 26, in Halifax. The Public Sector Innovation Garage, a government and IBM collaborative initiative, is the first of its kind in Canada.

Commission on Inclusive Education -- Les parents, les enseignants et les élèves pourront compter sur une attention renouvelée au succès de tous les élèves si les recommandations du rapport final de la Commission sur l'intégration dans l'éducation sont acceptées par le gouvernement et par le Syndicat des enseignants de la Nouvelle-Écosse.

Commission on Inclusive Education -- Parents, teachers and students can look forward to a renewed focus on the success of all students if recommendations from the final report of the Commission on Inclusive Education are accepted by government and the Nova Scotia Teachers Union (NSTU).

Health and Wellness -- Note: The following is an op-ed piece from Randy Delorey, Minister of Health and Wellness. There has been a great deal of misinformation shared recently about people waiting for nursing home beds. As a government, caring for our aging population is extremely important to us, so I want to share some facts about long term care with you.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK

Labour and Advanced Education -- Government announced today, March 23, it has secured Dartmouth-based Ekistics Planning and Design to conduct a study in how best to relocate Nova Scotia Community College’s Marconi campus to Sydney’s downtown core.

Justice -- Government is seeking input from persons with disabilities and those who work with them as it develops the province’s plan for achieving accessibility by 2030.

Tourism Nova Scotia -- Nova Scotia's tourism industry had its best year in history last year and its fourth consecutive year of growth.

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Anglers across Nova Scotia are encouraged to head outdoors and enjoy the 2018 sportfishing season opening April 1.

Premier's Office / African Nova Scotian Affairs -- Premier Stephen McNeil proclaimed today, March 21, International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in Nova Scotia, as part of the United Nations event for people around the world to take a stand against racism, discrimination, prejudice and intolerance.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Communities in central Nova Scotia will benefit from investments in health care, education, early years, communities and the economy as part of Budget 2018-19.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Communities in southern Nova Scotia will benefit from investments in health care, education, early years, communities and the economy as part of Budget 2018-19.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Communities in the Annapolis Valley and Hants County will benefit from investments in health care, education, early years, communities and the economy as part of Budget 2018-19.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Communities in northern Nova Scotia will benefit from investments in health care, education, early years, communities and the economy as part of Budget 2018-19.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Communities in Cape Breton will benefit from investments in health care, education, early years, communities and the economy as part of Budget 2018-19.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Government tabled today, March 20, its third consecutive balanced budget making investments in health care, education, early years, communities and the economy.