Government of Nova Scotia News

Premier's Office -- Young people from across the province came to Province House to celebrate Cadets Day, Oct. 4.

Health and Wellness -- Government passed the Health Authorities Act today, Oct. 3, that sets the groundwork to consolidate 10 district health authorities into two.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK ---

Justice -- Lena Metlege Diab, procureure générale, demande à la Cour d'appel de la Nouvelle-Écosse son opinion sur l'abolition de trois circonscriptions électorales acadiennes.

Justice -- Attorney General Lena Metlege Diab is asking the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal for an opinion on the abolishment of three Acadian electoral districts.

Municipal Affairs -- Durant la Semaine de la prévention des incendies, qui se déroule du 5 au 11 octobre, on encourage les Néo-Écossais à apprendre comment ils peuvent réduire le risque d'incendie, et à vérifier leurs détecteurs de fumée et de monoxyde de carbone pour s'assurer qu'ils ont des piles neuves et qu'ils sont en bon état de fonctionnement.

Municipal Affairs -- During Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 5-11, Nova Scotians are encouraged to learn how they can reduce the risk of fire, and are reminded to check their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors to ensure they have fresh batteries and are working correctly.

Executive Council -- Government launched its fall recruitment campaign today, Oct. 3, to get more people to apply for the many available positions on the province's 165 agencies, boards and commissions.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Nova Scotian families will have more resources on breastfeeding at their local libraries after a book launch Saturday, Oct. 4, during World Breastfeeding Week.

Justice -- RCMP auxiliary and municipal police auxiliary members will be protected from liability through amendments to the Police Act introduced today, Oct. 3.

Status of Women -- Nova Scotians are invited to honour remarkable women from our past and encourage leaders of tomorrow during Women's History Month.

Public Service Commission -- Le gouvernement renforce son engagement envers la diversité et l'inclusion au sein de la fonction publique grâce à sa première stratégie sur la diversité.

Public Service Commission -- Government is strengthening its commitment to diversity and inclusion in the public service with its first diversity strategy.

Innovacorp -- Nova Scotia-based Spring Loaded Technology is developing bionic knee braces that improve mobility, rehabilitation and performance.

Justice -- Amendments introduced today, Oct. 2, to the Builders' Lien Act expand on changes made in 2013, and bring more clarity and consistency to the act.

Energy -- Amendments to the Gas Distribution Act, introduced today, Oct. 2, clarify market rules for delivering compressed natural gas in Nova Scotia.

Justice -- Amendments introduced today, Oct. 2, to the Correctional Services Act, better reflect current practices and technology.

Service Nova Scotia -- Consumer protection legislation is being updated to reflect current practices and to make it more flexible to changes in the consumer environment.

Service Nova Scotia -- An amendment introduced today, Oct. 1, will allow individuals training to become funeral directors to be licensed and registered as apprentices with the Nova Scotia Board of Registration of Embalmers and Funeral Directors.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Nova Scotia is getting tougher on people who use cellphones while driving.