Government of Nova Scotia News

Business -- NOTE: The following is an op-ed piece from Business Minister Mark Furey. Doing more of the same will only produce the same results. We have heard this repeatedly -- from Ray Ivany, from Laurel Broten, from other business leaders, and most importantly, from Nova Scotians.

Environment -- The Department of Environment has received three appeals on Northern Pulp's 2015 industrial approval. The deadline for submissions was Thursday, April 9.

Business -- The province is taking steps to streamline government regulations by repealing 16 pieces of outdated legislation by introducing the Statute Law Repeal (2015) Act.

Executive Council -- Government is making major changes to the way it promotes economic development in Nova Scotia. A new department will help create one of the most competitive and business-friendly environments in Canada, clearing the way for private-sector growth in Nova Scotia.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Budget 2015-2016 holds the line on spending, restructures and reduces the size of government, and continues to clear the way for private-sector growth.

Finance and Treasury Board -- The 2015-16 budget holds the line on spending, restructures and reduces the size of government and continues to clear the way for private-sector growth.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- The Nova Scotia Plants book, launched in October, can now be downloaded for free.

Justice -- Amendments to the Nova Scotia Elections Act will modernize provincial elections and give Nova Scotians more opportunities to cast their vote.

Service Nova Scotia -- Amendments to the Vital Statistics Act will further protect transgender Nova Scotians from harassment and discrimination.

Economic and Rural Development and Tourism -- Municipal governments in the strait area and eastern mainland Nova Scotia are helping local businesses grow by forming the province's fifth regional enterprise network.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Under amendments introduced to the House of Assembly Act by Finance and Treasury Board Minister Diana Whalen today, April 7, MLAs' salaries will be frozen for three years.

Community Services -- Des bénévoles de toute la province qui offrent généreusement leur temps et leurs talents sont à l'honneur dans le cadre de la 41e cérémonie annuelle de remise des Prix provinciaux du bénévolat, aujourd'hui 7 avril.

Community Services -- Volunteers from around the province who give generously of their time and talent are being recognized at the province's 41st annual Provincial Volunteer Award Ceremony today, April 7.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Les élèves seront en mesure de nourrir leur créativité et leur esprit d'entreprise pendant l'année scolaire 2015-2016.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Students will be able to foster creativity and entrepreneurial spirit during the 2015-2016 school year.

Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation -- All Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation's (NSLC) retail stores will be closed on Friday, April 3, and Sunday, April 5, in honour of Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK ---

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Le personnel scolaire qui travaille avec des élèves atteints du trouble du spectre de l'autisme aura droit à plus de soutien grâce à un nouveau cours de formation régional lancé aujourd'hui 2 avril, Journée mondiale de la sensibilisation à l'autisme.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- School staff working with students with autism spectrum disorder will have more support as a result of a new regional training course launched today, April 2, World Autism Awareness Day.

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil today, April 2, thanked Gordie Gosse and Frank Corbett for their service to the province.