Government of Nova Scotia News

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Les frais pour les services agréés de garde d'enfants seront réduits de 25 %, en moyenne, à compter du vendredi 1er avril.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Families will see their fees for accessing licensed, funded child care reduced by 25 per cent, on average, starting Friday, April 1.

Community Services -- The Province will provide $195,000 to extend an emergency overnight shelter in Halifax until June 30 to ensure that people experiencing homelessness have a safe and warm place to sleep as cold weather continues.

Lieutenant-Governor -- Lt.-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc announced the establishment of the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal (Nova Scotia) today, March 30.

Lieutenant-Governor -- Le lieutenant-gouverneur Arthur J. LeBlanc a annoncé aujourd’hui 30 mars la création de la Médaille du jubilé de platine de la reine Elizabeth II (pour la Nouvelle-Écosse).

Finance and Treasury Board / Health and Wellness -- Nova Scotians struggling to expand their families through fertility treatments and surrogacy will benefit from a new tax measure introduced in legislation today, March 30.

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Nova Scotians can enjoy sportfishing on one of the province’s many waterways when the 2022 season opens Friday, April 1.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Providing solutions to Nova Scotia’s most pressing challenges, including fixing healthcare, strategically growing the population and economy and investing in supports for Nova Scotia families and communities will benefit Cape Breton Island.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Providing solutions to Nova Scotia’s most pressing challenges, including fixing healthcare, strategically growing the population and economy and investing in supports for Nova Scotia families and communities will benefit Northern Nova Scotia.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Providing solutions to Nova Scotia’s most pressing challenges, including fixing healthcare, strategically growing the population and economy and investing in supports for Nova Scotia families and communities will benefit Central Nova Scotia.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Providing solutions to Nova Scotia’s most pressing challenges, including fixing healthcare, strategically growing the population and economy and investing in supports for Nova Scotia families and communities, will benefit the Valley region.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Providing solutions to Nova Scotia’s most pressing challenges, including fixing healthcare, strategically growing the population and economy and investing in supports for Nova Scotia families and communities will benefit Southern Nova Scotia.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Providing solutions to Nova Scotia’s most pressing challenges, including fixing healthcare, strategically growing the population and economy and investing in supports for Nova Scotia families and communities for the future, is the focus of the provincial budget.

Public Works / Health and Wellness -- Staff, patients and visitors will soon have improved access to Cape Breton Regional Hospital with the construction of a second main access road.

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage -- The government is investing $400,000 toward expanding the home of Mulgrave Road Theatre in Guysborough.

Municipal Affairs and Housing -- NOTE: A list of community organizations receiving grants follows this release. Community housing organizations across the province will receive grants to support important housing work in their communities.

Municipal Affairs and Housing -- The Province is investing nearly $22 million to create more than 370 affordable housing units in Dartmouth.

Advanced Education -- Le gouvernement investit 105 millions de dollars pour améliorer l'infrastructure, favoriser la recherche et améliorer les soins de santé et la formation dans les universités rurales de la province.

Advanced Education -- The government is investing $105 million to improve infrastructure, foster research and enhance healthcare and training at the province’s rural universities.

Community Services -- NOTE: The following is an op-ed from Karla MacFarlane, Minister of Community Services. Good government puts people at the centre of all that we do. This commitment will be at the heart of the creation of a Child and Youth Commission in Nova Scotia.