Government of Nova Scotia News

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal / Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services -- Nova Scotia continues to make changes to reflect the province’s diverse population. Today, July 9 the province is giving people more options for gender identity on a birth certificate, driver’s licence and a photo ID card.

Seniors -- NOTE: The following is an op-ed from Minister of Seniors Leo Glavine. When we talk about our aging population, discussion often turns to health. The need for home care and long-term care. What government is or should be doing and whether it is enough.

Public Prosecution Service -- Andrew Macdonald, the longest serving Chief Crown attorney at the Public Prosecution Service, is taking on the new role of Chief Crown attorney, Special Initiatives. Mr. Macdonald most recently held the position of Chief Crown attorney, Special Prosecutions.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Culture and heritage ministers from across Canada met this week in Halifax to discuss strengthening the creative economy, supporting culture and heritage infrastructure and expanding culture and heritage promotion.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Nova Scotia’s population reached a new all-time high as of April 1 at 966,858 people, a gain of 1,476 people since Jan. 1.

Auditor General -- Aujourd’hui, les vérificatrices générales de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard, du Nouveau-Brunswick et de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador et le vérificateur général de la Nouvelle-Écosse ont publié les résultats de leur rapport de suivi conjoint de l’état de la mise en œuvre des recommandations découlant de leur audit conjoint de la Société des loteries de l’Atlantique (SLA).

Auditor General -- Today, the auditors general of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island released the results of their joint follow-up report on the status of implementing recommendations from their joint audit of the Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC).

Lands and Forestry -- Nova Scotians curious about camping can register for a fun and informative overnight experience at a provincial park.

Tourism Nova Scotia -- Three new members have been appointed to Tourism Nova Scotia’s board of directors.

Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation -- The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) released its year-end results today, June 18, for April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has approved a business development incentive in the form of an innovation rebate for RKO Steel Limited.

Finance and Treasury Board -- The Nova Scotia Securities Commission is alerting investors that Weizhen Tang is not registered to sell securities in Nova Scotia.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- La créativité et les compétences des élèves du deuxième cycle du secondaire de toute la Nouvelle-Écosse ont été mises en vedette, aujourd'hui 17 juin, dans le cadre de la remise des Prix d'excellence du ministre pour la créativité artistique.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- The creativity and skill of senior high school students from across Nova Scotia was showcased today, June 17, at the Minister’s Awards for Creative Excellence in the Arts.

Lieutenant Governor -- Le public est invité à la réception annuelle en plein air du lieutenant-gouverneur, le mercredi 19 juin de 14 h à 17 h.

Lieutenant Governor -- The public is invited to attend the annual Lieutenant Governor's Garden Party on Wednesday, June 19, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Lands and Forestry -- NOTE: The following is a statement from Iain Rankin, Minister of Lands and Forestry. Over the past few days I have heard from concerned community members and recently received information that points to there being species at risk in the proposed harvest area between Dalhousie and Corbett Lakes in Annapolis County.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Labour and Advanced Education -- Des centaines d’apprenants adultes de partout dans la province recevront ce mois-ci leur diplôme d’études secondaires, ce qui leur permettra d’envisager des études postsecondaires et leur donnera accès à de meilleures possibilités d’emploi dans les localités où ils vivent.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Hundreds of adult learners from across the province will be receiving their adult high school diplomas this month, which will open doors to higher education and better job opportunities in their communities.