Government of Nova Scotia News

Labour Relations -- The following is a statement from Mark Furey, Minister of Labour Relations, following today’s arbitration decision regarding the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU). The decision can be found here: https://novascotia.ca/psc/public-service-sustainability-mandate/. The decision of the arbitrator came as the conclusion to a process that was fair for all involved. I thank the parties involved in the process for their efforts. The decision is fair and affordable. It can be managed within the province’s fiscal plan.

Labour Relations -- The following is a statement from Mark Furey, Minister of Labour Relations, following today’s arbitration decision regarding the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU). The decision can be found here: https://novascotia.ca/psc/public-service-sustainability-mandate/. The decision of the arbitrator came as the conclusion to a process that was fair for all involved. I thank the parties involved in the process for their efforts. The decision is fair and affordable. It can be managed within the province’s fiscal plan.

Justice -- Following consultation with Nova Scotians, health experts, law enforcement officials, municipalities, and other stakeholder groups, the province announced key decisions about the legalization of cannabis today, Dec. 7.

Justice -- Après avoir consulté les Néo-Écossais, les experts en santé, les services de police, les municipalités et d'autres intervenants, le gouvernement provincial a annoncé, aujourd'hui 7 décembre, les décisions clés qui ont été prises concernant la légalisation du cannabis.

Justice -- Following consultation with Nova Scotians, health experts, law enforcement officials, municipalities, and other stakeholder groups, the province announced key decisions about the legalization of cannabis today, Dec. 7.

Justice -- Après avoir consulté les Néo-Écossais, les experts en santé, les services de police, les municipalités et d'autres intervenants, le gouvernement provincial a annoncé, aujourd'hui 7 décembre, les décisions clés qui ont été prises concernant la légalisation du cannabis.

Premier's Office -- NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Stephen McNeil on the 100th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion. There are defining moments in our province’s history that have shaped our identity and our future. The Halifax Explosion is one of them.

Premier's Office -- NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Stephen McNeil on the 100th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion. There are defining moments in our province’s history that have shaped our identity and our future. The Halifax Explosion is one of them.

Premier's Office -- Volta Labs, Halifax’s technology super hub, is tripling in size to better serve its growing network of entrepreneurs and Halifax’s growing technology community.

Premier's Office -- Volta Labs, Halifax’s technology super hub, is tripling in size to better serve its growing network of entrepreneurs and Halifax’s growing technology community.

Justice -- The Homicide Unit of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division and the provincial government are taking additional steps to help solve a September 2017 murder in Halifax Regional Municipality.

Justice -- The Homicide Unit of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division and the provincial government are taking additional steps to help solve a September 2017 murder in Halifax Regional Municipality.

Premier's Office -- Murray Coolican, deputy minister of both the Business and Energy departments will retire at the end of the month, Premier Stephen McNeil announced today, Dec. 4.

Justice -- Government, law enforcement agencies and MADD Canada are working together again to help keep impaired drivers off the roads this holiday season.

Premier's Office -- The following is a statement from Premier Stephen McNeil, who is also Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, on the death of Grand Chief Ben Sylliboy:

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK --- HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: North West Arm Drive

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Les petites entreprises de la province pourront améliorer l’accessibilité de leurs installations et développer leurs affaires dans le cadre de l’engagement du Gouvernement à faire de la Nouvelle-Écosse une province accueillante pour tous.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Small businesses in Nova Scotia will be able to provide greater accessibility and grow their operations as part of government’s commitment to an inclusive province for all Nova Scotians.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal / Health and Wellness -- One of Canada’s leading architectural firms has been awarded the contract to design a new health-care facility in Pugwash, Cumberland Co.

Premier's Office / Communities, Culture and Heritage -- The story of the Nova Scotia Tree for Boston will live on for generations as part of a new monument unveiled on Boston Common to honour the 100th Anniversary of the Halifax Explosion.