Government of Nova Scotia News

Workers' Compensation Board / Labour and Advanced Education -- Workplace safety not only protects workers, it is also good business, and that is good for Nova Scotia.

Lieutenant Governor -- Five outstanding Nova Scotians were officially invested into the Order of Nova Scotia for their lasting contributions in the areas of medicine, mental-health support, historical research, and social issues at a ceremony held today, Dec. 3.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic will commemorate the 97th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion with special events on Saturday, Dec. 6.

Status of Women -- The following op-ed is from Joanne Bernard, Minister responsible for the Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status of Women. On Dec. 6, 1989, a man walked into the École Polytechnique in Montreal. He separated the female students from the males and opened fire. He shot 28 people, killing 14 women.

Auditor General -- Dans son premier rapport à titre de vérificateur général de la Nouvelle-Écosse, publié aujourd'hui, le 3 décembre, Michael Pickup a déclaré que la province n'a pas établi de plan pour respecter les délais d'attente nationaux pour les opérations chirurgicales non urgentes comme le remplacement de la hanche et du genou.

Auditor General -- In his first report as auditor general of Nova Scotia, released today, Dec. 3, Michael Pickup said that the province does not have a plan in place to reach national wait times for elective surgery such as hip and knee replacement.

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil announced today, Dec. 3, the retirement of David Darrow as the deputy minister to the premier, and clerk of the Executive Council. The premier also announced the appointment of Catherine Blewett as his replacement.

Natural Resources -- The government is promoting Nova Scotia Christmas trees while making the holiday greener and brighter for charities.

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil is leading a delegation to Boston to promote opportunities in Nova Scotia to business leaders in New England.

Energy -- Government is supporting a feasibility study that will identify how people can use sustainable transportation to better access the Pictou County Wellness Centre near New Glasgow.

Human Rights Commission -- An independent Nova Scotia human rights board of inquiry in the case of Jennifer Smith and Javonna Borden v. Bob's Taxi Limited and/or Aleksey Osipenkov is scheduled to continue Thursday, Dec. 4.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Karen Casey, ministre de l'Éducation et du Développement de la petite enfance, a demandé au personnel du ministère de travailler avec les conseils scolaires pour faire en sorte que les plans de programme individualisés ou PPI répondent aux besoins des élèves dans les écoles à l'échelle de la province.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Karen Casey has asked department staff to work with school boards to ensure Individual Program Plans, or IPPs, are meeting the needs of students in schools across the province.

Human Rights Commission -- NOTE: A list of the Lieutenant Governor's Persons with Disabilities Employer Partnership Awards follows the release. Nova Scotians with disabilities, educators, employers, service providers, labour groups and representatives from municipal and provincial government are coming together to discuss efforts for more equal access to education and employment.

Community Services -- NOTE: The following is an op-ed by Linda MacLellan, in recognition of International Day for Persons with Disabilities, which is Dec. 3. Now I love where I live ...

Status of Women -- An agreement between the Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status of Women and the Nova Scotia Native Women's Association will ensure that more projects consider the perspective of aboriginal women.

Environment -- The Department of Environment has posted a draft of the industrial approval being developed for Northern Pulp. The mill's existing approval expires on Jan. 30.

Municipal Affairs -- The provincial government has reached an agreement with the Town of Springhill and the Municipality of the County of Cumberland on a number of issues associated with the dissolution of the town.

Health and Wellness -- La Nouvelle-Écosse et l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard renforcent le service 811 et épargnent de l’argent en signant un nouveau contrat avec McKesson Canada.

Health and Wellness -- Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island are strengthening 811 service and saving money by signing a new contract with McKesson Canada.