Government of Nova Scotia News

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Government’s approach to regulating the aquaculture industry will improve with amendments to the Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act introduced today, March 9.

Justice -- Nova Scotians will enjoy a little more sunlight when the clocks move forward into daylight time this weekend.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- On encourage les élèves de la 12e année partout en Nouvelle-Écosse qui comptent faire des études postsecondaires dans le domaine des arts à poser leur candidature aux Prix du ministre pour l'excellence dans la créativité artistique.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Grade 12 students across Nova Scotia planning to pursue post-secondary studies in creative arts, are encouraged to apply for the Minister’s Awards for Creative Excellence in the Arts.

Nova Scotia Securities Commission -- The Nova Scotia Securities Commission is alerting Nova Scotians that Bitcoin Bank/Bitcoin-bank.io is not registered to sell securities in Nova Scotia.

Health and Wellness -- More Nova Scotians will have access to primary health care with the addition of 39 health professionals across the province.

Human Rights Commission -- The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is introducing new online resources to help employers address and prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.

Premier's Office / Fisheries and Aquaculture -- NOTE: A list of seafood companies participating in the Nova Scotia pavilion and observing the show follows this release. Nova Scotia’s success as Canada’s leading seafood exporter is being showcased at Seafood Expo North America in Boston, March 11-13.

Municipal Affairs -- Municipal Affairs Minister Derek Mombourquette introduced amendments to the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter today, March 8, that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create more vibrant neighbourhoods.

Municipal Affairs -- Changes to the Municipal Government Act will help spur business development in the Port of Sydney.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Finance and Treasury Board Minister Karen Casey will deliver the 2018-19 provincial budget, including the Capital Plan, on Tuesday, March 20.

Status of Women -- NOTE: The following is an op-ed from Kelly Regan, Minister responsible for the Advisory Council on the Status of Women. Thursday, March 8, is International Women’s Day. It’s a day to celebrate our achievements and to take stock of our collective progress for women and girls in Nova Scotia.

Health and Wellness -- The province’s Safe Body Art Act was proclaimed on March 6. The act and its regulations will take effect Feb. 1, 2019.

Premier's Office / Education and Early Childhood Development -- Le gouvernement provincial ajoutera 130 nouvelles classes de prématernelle cet automne dans 87 communautés scolaires à l'échelle de la Nouvelle-Écosse.

Premier's Office / Education and Early Childhood Development -- The province will add 130 new pre-primary classes this fall, in 87 school communities across Nova Scotia.

Justice -- The province has appointed former federal justice Felix Cacchione as director of the province’s Serious Incident Response Team(SiRT).

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Le gouvernement aidera un plus grand nombre de familles dans la province en créant jusqu'à 1000 nouvelles places dans les services agréés de garde d'enfants grâce à un investissement de 8,9 millions de dollars.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Government will help more families across the province by creating up to 1,000 new regulated child care spaces as part of a $8.9-million investment.

Municipal Affairs -- Legislation introduced today, March 6, will allow Property Valuation Services Corporation to modernize the structure of its board of directors.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has approved a business development incentive in the form of a payroll rebate for technology hardware firm Nautics Technical Surveillance Corporation.