Government of Nova Scotia News

Immigration -- More immigrants have been approved to make Nova Scotia their home in 2018 than ever before.

Energy and Mines -- After 30 years in her Judique, Cape Breton home, Darlene MacDonald decided it was time to spruce the place up a bit. Her plans included more than just a new coat of paint.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Community Services -- Work will soon begin to give Nova Scotians who receive income, employment and disability supports online access to programs and services.

Lieutenant Governor -- Les Néo-Écossais sont invités à assister à la réception du jour de l’An donnée par le lieutenant-gouverneur à la Résidence du gouverneur, à Halifax, le mardi 1er janvier.

Lieutenant Governor -- Nova Scotians are invited to attend the annual lieutenant-governor's New Year's Day Levee on Tuesday, Jan. 1, at Government House, Halifax.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Road reclassifications to allow efficient truck axle configurations will help make the trucking and forestry industries in Nova Scotia more competitive.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Minister of Finance and Treasury Board Karen Casey presented the second update to Budget 2018-19 today, Dec. 19, with a projected surplus of $27.3 million. It is down $2.1 million from the budget estimate of $29.4 million.

Gaelic Affairs -- Nova Scotians have an opportunity to study the Gaelic language and culture in Scotland.

Justice -- The Department of Justice is adding additional resources to the correctional facility in Burnside following an internal review into the death of an inmate.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Nova Scotia’s roads, highways and bridges will be safer thanks to a $300 million investment in capital spending for 2019-20.

Community Services -- Un nouveau programme offre de l'appui aux grands-parents et aux autres membres de la famille qui prennent soin des enfants séparés de leurs parents.

Community Services -- A new program is supporting grandparents and other family members who care for children separated from their parents.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has approved a business development incentive in the form of an innovation rebate for McConnell Gordon Estates Limited, also known as Benjamin Bridge Vineyards.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal / Health and Wellness -- Government is starting its search for the team that will design, construct, finance and maintain the new construction of the QEII New Generation project, Nova Scotia’s largest health project to date.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- A new interchange on Highway 101 will help reduce traffic congestion in the Village of New Minas.

Energy and Mines -- NOTE: The following is an op-ed from Energy and Mines Minister Derek Mombourquette. Everywhere you turn, chances are you’re very close to a little piece of Nova Scotia that comes from a mine.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Labour and Advanced Education -- Government is increasing its annual operating grant to two Nova Scotia universities.

Seniors -- Work is happening across the province to improve the lives of older Nova Scotians.