Government of Nova Scotia News

Immigration -- À compter d’aujourd’hui, 17 décembre, la plupart des immigrants potentiels en Nouvelle-Écosse peuvent faire une demande d’immigration au moyen d’un nouveau système en ligne.

Immigration -- Effective today, Dec. 17, most prospective immigrants to Nova Scotia are able to apply to immigrate through a new online system.

Emergency Management Office -- Nova Scotia will conduct its first test of a new national emergency alerting system for radio and television broadcasters Wednesday, Dec. 16.

Aboriginal Affairs -- The final report of the National Truth and Reconciliation Commission was released today, Tuesday, Dec. 15, and Premier Stephen McNeil said Nova Scotia will answer its call to action.

Nova Scotia Securities Commission -- The Nova Scotia Securities Commission has issued a permanent cease trade order against BCA Investment Co-operative Ltd.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Legislation introduced today, Dec. 14, provides public sector employers with a framework for new money they can offer for wages.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Finance and Treasury Board Minister Randy Delorey outlined Nova Scotia's vulnerable fiscal situation and pledged continued spending discipline during government's second 2015-16 forecast update today, Dec. 14.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Nova Scotia Provincial Lotteries and Casino Corporation -- The Nova Scotia Provincial Lotteries and Casino Corporation is reminding parents not to buy lottery and scratch tickets as stocking stuffers or gifts for minors.

Tourism Nova Scotia -- Tourism Nova Scotia launched a countrywide search for a dynamic, experienced chief executive officer today, Dec. 11. The search will run for five weeks.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- The province's winter parking ban takes effect Tuesday, Dec. 15, in many communities throughout Nova Scotia.

Human Rights Commission -- The 2015 Nova Scotia Human Rights Awards were presented at Government House today, Dec. 10, commemorating the 65th International Human Rights Day.

Human Rights Commission -- An independent Nova Scotia human rights restorative board of inquiry in the case of Tracey Kelly of Canning, Kings Co., v. Skabost Inc., Kentville, is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, Dec. 15.

Immigration -- NOTE: A list of required items and drop-off centre hours follows this release. Preparation for the arrival of Syrian refugees in Nova Scotia continues with the opening of a drop-off centre for donations in Halifax.

Municipal Affairs -- The independent panel reviewing the fuel shortage the province experienced last summer released its report and recommendations today, Dec. 9.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Government will work with Junior Achievement of Nova Scotia to deliver student assistance information to students across the province, starting in Grade 9.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Improvements to the Canso Causeway will see upgrades to the swing bridge, a new operators' building and structural repairs over the next two years.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has approved business development incentives in the form of payroll rebates for Minacs Group Inc. and Track Group Analytics.

Premier's Office -- Wineries are being invited to apply for funding to grow more grapes as the provincial government invests up to $1 million in expansion.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Cette semaine, des milliers d'élèves dans plus de 330 écoles de la Nouvelle-Écosse participeront à la plus grande activité d’apprentissage au monde, Une Heure de code.