Government of Nova Scotia News

Community Services -- Government has launched an online survey to ask Nova Scotians what they think about open adoption records.

Justice -- Government has appointed former Justice Suzanne Hood as chairperson of the Criminal Code Review Board.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) is launching the Pitch Prep program in support of businesses looking to attract investment for the purpose of growth and increasing export sales, by helping to prepare for an investment.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI), has approved an amendment to a business development incentive agreement in the form of a payroll rebate for MUFG Fund Services Limited (Halifax) Limited.

Premier's Office -- NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Stephen McNeil. Earlier this year, we marked two significant anniversaries in Canada’s military history.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- HANTS COUNTY: Hydes Bridge

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK

Nova Scotia Securities Commission -- The Nova Scotia Securities Commission is alerting investors that Wesley Robinson and DRR900306 N.S. Limited are not registered to sell securities in Nova Scotia.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- NOW Lunenburg County is receiving a $20,050 grant through the new Healthy Communities Stream to support community-led initiatives to attract and retain new doctors.

Premier's Office -- Strengthening the trade and cultural relationship with Asia will attract investment, increase our exports and create more jobs in Nova Scotia. Premier Stephen McNeil will lead a delegation to China, Japan and South Korea, Nov. 8-23.

Public Service Commission -- Government is opening its doors to showcase public service careers to younger workers.

Lands and Forestry -- Pictou County is home to this year’s annual Tree for Boston, a gift to the city of Boston to thank them for their efforts following the Halifax Explosion in 1917.

Restorative Inquiry -- Students in two Nova Scotia high schools are receiving a virtual glimpse into the lives of former residents of the Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Public school students in grades six to 12 across the province will have an opportunity to bring their business ideas to life.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Les élèves de la 6e à la 12e année des écoles publiques de la province auront l'occasion de mettre en œuvre leurs idées d'entreprises.

Agriculture -- Bringing industry together to discover opportunities to grow Nova Scotia’s agriculture sector is the purpose of the first Agriculture Minister’s Conference, to be held in Halifax, March 3 and 4.

Agriculture -- Nova Scotia’s wild blueberry products are enjoyed around the world and the industry has potential for more growth. With support from the province, wild blueberry producers will develop new products and packaging that add value to their products, to help open new markets.

Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services -- Individuals and businesses can make discoveries and help grow the economy by using provincial government data made available through the open data portal.

Justice -- Nova Scotia’s longest-running wellness court in Dartmouth is celebrating its 10-year anniversary.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) announced two newly approved productions through the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund today, Nov. 5.