Government of Nova Scotia News

Justice -- Les Néo-Écossais peuvent améliorer le programme qui aide les familles à obtenir le soutien dont elles ont besoin et dont le tribunal a ordonné le versement en participant à une consultation sur la loi sur l’exécution des ordonnances (Maintenance Enforcement Act), consultation qui est lancée aujourd’hui, 27 avril.

Justice -- Nova Scotians can improve the program that helps families get their court-ordered support by participating in a consultation on the Maintenance Enforcement Act, launched today, April 27.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- May is the beginning of summer in the old Gaelic calendar and is designated Gaelic Awareness Month when Nova Scotia honours Gaels and promotes and celebrates their language, culture and identity.

Business -- The Credit Union Small Business Loan Guarantee Program recently passed a significant milestone by disbursing more than $100 million in loans since 2003.

Natural Resources -- Le gouvernement avertit les Néo-Écossais que les températures printannières font grimper le risque d'incendie dans les forêts et dans les champs.

Natural Resources -- Government is warning Nova Scotians that spring temperatures greatly increase the risk of wildfires in woods and fields.

Premier's Office -- George McLellan, Deputy Minister of Finance and Treasury Board, will retire from government at the end of the spring legislative session. Premier Stephen McNeil made the announcement today, April 26.

Environment -- Environment Minister Margaret Miller approved the Black Point Quarry project in Guysborough County, today, April 26, in accordance with Environmental Assessment Regulations under the Environment Act.

Immigration -- As part of Budget 2016-2017 the province is creating a fund to assist community and sponsor groups that are helping refugees integrate into Nova Scotia communities.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Amendments introduced today, April 26, will strengthen the Occupational Health and Safety Act and help keep Nova Scotians safe at work.

Auditor General -- Dans son rapport d'avril 2016, publié aujourd’hui le 26 avril, le vérificateur général, Michael Pickup, a déclaré que le gouvernement affiche une faible amélioration par rapport aux années antérieures quant à la mise en œuvre complète des recommandations formulées à l'issue d’audits antérieurs.

Auditor General -- In his April 2016 Report, released today, April 26, Auditor General Michael Pickup said there is little improvement over prior years in government getting recommendations from previous audits completed.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Families on the Eastern Shore are one step closer to a leading edge school with the announcement of the site for a new P-12 school in the area.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) announced two newly approved productions through the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund today, April 26.

Justice -- Government introduced changes to the Elections Act today, April 25, that will include new rules around advertising and a maximum time period to hold an election.

Environment -- Environment Minister Margaret Miller dismissed two remaining appeals, today, April 25, on the industrial approval provided to Alton Natural Gas Storage LP for the proposed brine storage pond in Colchester County.

Health and Wellness -- A new service provider will carry out government's publicly insured dental programs.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Dans plus de collectivités néo-écossaises, les élèves et les familles auront un accès accru à des services, à des programmes parascolaires et à plus de praticiens en santé mentale grâce à ÉcolesPlus.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Students and families in more communities throughout Nova Scotia will have greater access to services, after-school programs and more mental health clinicians through SchoolsPlus.

Community Services -- Millwood High School will deliver sexual violence prevention training to faculty and students with grant funding from the province's Sexual Violence Strategy.