Government of Nova Scotia News

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- The Halifax Convention Centre has reached substantial completion, a milestone for the state-of-the-art, modern event space.

Labour and Advanced Education -- A report released by the Council of Atlantic Ministers of Education and Training shows that international students studying at Atlantic universities and community colleges contribute $795 million per year to the Atlantic economy.

Internal Services -- Seventeen teams spent the weekend building apps, models and other innovations as part of the province's second annual open data contest at Dalhousie University in Halifax.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Government is investing in Cape Breton Regional Municipality’s (CBRM)community transit system to help ensure more people have access to affordable, accessible and reliable community transportation.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Natural Resources -- Amendments introduced today, March 2, will improve the clarity of the Mineral Resources Act before it is proclaimed this spring.

Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations (to March 31, 2014) -- Nova Scotia businesses can expect a new and improved Registry of Joint Stock Companies IT system by fall 2019.

Service Nova Scotia -- Nova Scotia businesses can expect a new and improved Registry of Joint Stock Companies IT system by fall 2019.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Le gouvernement déposera une loi sur la réforme de l'éducation (Education Reform Act) plus tard aujourd'hui, 1er mars, à l'Assemblée législative.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Government will introduce an Education Reform Act later today, March 1, in the legislature.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Legislation introduced today, Feb. 28, will better ensure skilled trades work is performed safely by trained and certified tradespersons. It will also ensure a level playing field for all companies and improve safety for skilled tradespersons.

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 March 6 in Halifax.

Justice -- Un nouveau programme de tribunal spécial à Halifax contribuera à instaurer de meilleurs rapports et aidera à protéger les victimes de violence familiale et leur famille contre d’autres actes de violence.

Justice -- A new specialty court program in Halifax will support healthier relationships and help protect survivors of domestic violence and their families from future abuse.

Health and Wellness -- Government introduced amendments to the Psychologists Act today, Feb. 27, to modernize elements of the current legislation.

Premier's Office -- Among the highlights of the sitting of the legislature will be a balanced budget that invests in cutting health-care wait times, improving classroom conditions and creating a more inclusive economy.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has announced newly approved productions through the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund today, Feb. 27.

Business -- Social enterprises are strengthening communities, employing more than 3,000 Nova Scotians and generating $179 million in revenue, according to a recent survey of this emerging sector.

Energy -- Nova Scotians will have more options for walking, biking and using other sustainable modes of transportation with the help of the Connect2 grant program.

Labour and Advanced Education -- NOTE: Following this release is a list of organizations in the New Opportunities for Work program. A new approach to connecting people from underrepresented groups to jobs in their field is having great success.