Government of Nova Scotia News

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Hundreds of four-year-olds will make Nova Scotia history this week as they begin their pre-primary program.

Human Rights Commission -- After visiting Nova Scotia and other parts of Canada last fall, a United Nations working group is raising serious concerns regarding ongoing systemic discrimination faced by people of African descent.

Energy -- Inverness County residents will have better access to active transportation options with support from the province's sustainable transportation grant program, Connect2.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Students and teachers in the Bridgetown area will benefit from a new modern school with state-of-the art program spaces and technologies.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has approved a business development incentive in the form of a payroll rebate for i3Vision Technologies Inc.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has announced six newly approved productions through the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund today, Sept. 25.

Health and Wellness -- Today, Sept. 25, is the fifth annual Medic Monday in Nova Scotia. It is a day to celebrate the 1,150 dedicated paramedics who provide highly skilled care to Nova Scotians every day.

Justice -- An offender was assaulted by three other offenders at the Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility in Dartmouth at 5:40 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Intergovernmental Affairs -- The new Canada-European Union Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) will bring benefits to businesses and citizens on both sides of the Atlantic.

Status of Women -- Government is supporting more choice for women by making Mifegymiso, commonly known as the abortion pill, available to Nova Scotia women at no cost.

Executive Council -- Bernie Miller has been appointed deputy minister of the Office of Strategy Management, Premier Stephen McNeil announced today, Sept. 21.

Premier's Office -- Government’s commitment to building an inclusive, innovative and entrepreneurial province where everyone has the opportunity to succeed was outlined today, Sept. 21, during the opening of the first session of the 63rd General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature.

Speech from the Throne -- The following is the Speech from the Throne read today, Sept. 21, 2017, by Lt.-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc at the opening of the first session of the 63rd General Assembly of Nova Scotia: Before I begin I would like to honour those who have passed since our last Speech from the Throne. Those who contributed to the strength and prosperity of our great province.

Executive Council -- Les 155 conseils, agences et commissions du gouvernement ont besoin de la participation de Néo-Écossais de toutes les régions de la province.

Executive Council -- Nova Scotians from all parts of the province are needed to serve on the province’s 155 agencies, boards and commissions.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Les écoles de toute la province ont maintenant une nouvelle politique sur l'assiduité et la participation des élèves afin d'aborder le problème croissant lié à l'absentéisme.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Schools across the province now have a new student attendance and engagement policy to address the growing concern of student absenteeism.

Health and Wellness -- NOTE: The following is a statement from Health and Wellness Minister Randy Delorey. I welcome today’s announcement from Auditor General Michael Pickup, and fully support his intention to conduct financial and performance audits of the IWK’s books and practices.

Auditor General -- In response to an official request from the IWK and ongoing discussions with Board officials, Auditor General Michael Pickup has announced his intention to conduct financial and performance audits of the IWK’s books and practices.