Government of Nova Scotia News

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil will promote Nova Scotia as a great place to pursue economic and investment opportunities during meetings in Toronto from May 22-24.

Premier's Office -- Nova Scotia will provide $100,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to support New Brunswickers affected by the recent flooding of the St. John River.

Health and Wellness -- Thousands of Nova Scotians living in long-term care facilities will have access to a new flu vaccine this fall, which will provide greater protection for seniors and is expected to reduce hospital stays.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Victoria Day long weekend means road trips, camping and opening the cottage for many Nova Scotians. Travellers should plan for safe travel and expect increased traffic from all types of vehicles including motorcycles, recreational vehicles and trailers.

Community Services / Premier's Office -- Nova Scotians with disabilities will benefit from more day programming activities that build skills and provide more opportunities for recreation in their communities as part of government’s commitment to accessibility.

Justice -- Les personnes qui ont subi une agression sexuelle auront accès à onze avocats supplémentaires qui offrent gratuitement des conseils juridiques de façon indépendante.

Justice -- Survivors of sexual assault will have access to 11 more lawyers providing free, independent legal advice.

Tourism Nova Scotia -- Plus de 1 800 professionnels du tourisme de plus de 30 pays se sont réunis le 15 mai, au Cunard Centre à Halifax, afin de découvrir ce qui fait du Canada atlantique une destination attrayante pour les voyageurs du monde entier.

Tourism Nova Scotia -- Over 1,800 tourism professionals from more than 30 countries gathered on May 15, at the Cunard Centre in Halifax, to discover what makes Atlantic Canada a compelling destination for travellers worldwide.

Natural Resources -- NOTE: A list of opening dates for camping parks follows this release. Nearly all provincial day-use parks and several camping parks are set to open Friday, May 18.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has approved two new business development incentives in the form of a payroll rebate.

Environment -- Nova Scotia joined the Western Climate Initiative (WCI) Inc. today, May 14, as the province develops a new cap and trade carbon pricing program, required by the federal government by the end of the year.

Human Rights Commission -- An independent human rights board of inquiry into the matter of Arsenault v. 3249265 Nova Scotia Limited will begin Monday, May 14, at the Nova Scotia Securities Commission hearing room at Duke Tower, 5251 Duke St., Suite 400, Halifax.

Housing Nova Scotia -- Women and children fleeing domestic violence in Cumberland County now have access to a safe place to call home, as Autumn House opens its new second-stage housing unit in Amherst.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Le gouvernement prévoit remplacer la loi sur les véhicules automobiles (Motor Vehicle Act) par une nouvelle loi sur la sécurité routière (Traffic Safety Act). Les Néo-Écossais auront l'occasion de faire entendre leur voix.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Government is planning to replace the Motor Vehicle Act with a new Traffic Safety Act. Nova Scotians will have a chance to provide feedback.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK

Premier's Office -- The province is creating more opportunities to connect Nova Scotia youth and employers to help recent graduates find jobs in their fields.

Gaelic Affairs / Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal / Service Nova Scotia -- Nova Scotians can now celebrate their Gaelic heritage or their connection to the language and culture by choosing the new Gaelic licence plate.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- The province's upcoming surplus auction will give Nova Scotians a chance to get great deals on vehicles, trucks, lawn tractors, snowmobiles, bob cat, outdoor recreational and landscaping equipment and more.