Government of Nova Scotia News

Lieutenant-Governor -- Les candidatures sont maintenant ouvertes pour le Prix du lieutenant-gouverneur de 2022 pour l’excellence des vins de la Nouvelle-Écosse.

Lieutenant-Governor -- The 2022 Lieutenant-Governor's Award for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wines is open for submissions.

African Nova Scotian Affairs -- The government is investing an additional $3 million to support construction of the Jordantown-Acaciaville-Conway Betterment Association (JACBA) Center of Excellence.

Municipal Affairs and Housing -- Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister John Lohr has designated nine special planning areas in Halifax Regional Municipality for as many as 22,600 new residential units.

Finance and Treasury Board -- The Province is writing off $15.8 million in debts considered uncollectable as of March 31, 2022.

Public Works -- CONTINUING WORK

Office of Addictions and Mental Health -- Legislation introduced today, March 25, will repeal the Crosbie Memorial Trust Fund Act.

Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services -- Amendments introduced today, March 25, will modernize the Condominium Act, improving the governance and management of condominium corporations and enhancing consumer protection.

COVID - 19 -- Le rapport épidémiologique hebdomadaire de la Nouvelle-Écosse indique une augmentation continue du nombre de cas de COVID-19 confirmés en laboratoire. Entre les 16 et 22 mars, il y a eu 13 décès et 36 nouvelles hospitalisations. Les personnes de 65 ans et plus et celles qui sont partiellement vaccinées ou non vaccinées continuent de présenter les taux les plus élevés de maladie grave et de décès à cause de la COVID-19.

COVID - 19 -- Nova Scotia’s weekly epidemiological report shows a continued increase in lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19. Between March 16 and 22, there were 13 deaths and 36 new hospital admissions. People aged 65 or older, and those who are partially vaccinated or unvaccinated, continue to have the highest rates of severe disease and death from COVID-19.

Natural Resources and Renewables -- The government has introduced amendments to the Marine Renewable-energy Act that will improve the regulatory framework for the tidal industry.

Natural Resources and Renewables -- The government has introduced amendments to the Wildlife Act that will protect the province’s wildlife and help wildlife and people coexist without conflict.

Justice -- Legislation introduced today, March 24, will make it easier for Nova Scotia families living in different parts of the country to collect court-ordered child and spousal support payments from their ex-partners and spouses.

Health and Wellness -- The government will further reduce barriers for healthcare providers to report patient-safety incidents with an amendment introduced today, March 24, to the Quality Improvement Information Protection Act.

Justice -- The Province is taking action to stop people from protesting outside the homes of senior health officials and other health service providers.

Office of Equity and Anti-Racism Initiatives -- NOTE: A statement by Minister Dunn, read in the House of Assembly today, March 24, follows the release. Legislation introduced today, March 24, with the support of all parties, will make Nova Scotia a leader in addressing systemic racism, hate and inequity.

Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services / Community Services -- The Province will provide $13.2 million to vulnerable Nova Scotians to help them address the immediate impact of rising fuel prices on the cost of living.

Public Works / Finance and Treasury Board -- The government is making an unprecedented investment in capital spending to ensure Nova Scotians have greater access to modern hospitals and medical equipment, schools, highways, and other improved infrastructure.

African Nova Scotian Affairs / Justice -- NOTE: Dates for in-person community consultation sessions are listed following this release. The Province is taking an important step in addressing systemic racism in the justice system by developing an African Nova Scotian Justice Plan.

Municipal Affairs and Housing / Premier's Office -- The Government is investing $3.5 million to help volunteer fire departments, ground search and rescue organizations and First Nations fire departments recover from fundraising losses during the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 340 organizations will each receive a one-time grant of $10,000.