Government of Nova Scotia News

Agriculture -- Les agriculteurs de la Nouvelle-Écosse recevront plus de soutien grâce à un nouvel accord de financement fédéral-provincial. Le Partenariat canadien pour une agriculture durable investira 46,25 millions de dollars dans le secteur agricole de la Nouvelle-Écosse au cours des cinq prochaines années.

Agriculture -- Nova Scotia farmers will get more support through a new federal-provincial funding agreement. The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership will invest $46.25 million over five years in Nova Scotia’s agriculture sector.

Environment and Climate Change -- The Province is investing in two new programs that will help Nova Scotians reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and better prepare for climate change.

Municipal Affairs and Housing -- NOTE: The following is a statement from John Lohr, Minister responsible for the Office of the Fire Marshal First, we respect the findings of the Auditor General and accept the recommendations provided.

Auditor General -- Auditor General Kim Adair released her performance audit of provincial fire safety management under the Office of the Fire Marshal today, May 9.

Municipal Affairs and Housing -- The Province is helping the Nova Scotia Co-operative Council Ltd. preserve 15 affordable housing units through the purchase of three buildings in Truro.

Labour, Skills and Immigration -- Nova Scotians now have a new, easy way to access workplace safety information online.

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage -- Visitors to one of Pictou’s premier cultural attractions will enjoy a more modern, comfortable and accessible experience thanks to a new investment from the Province.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Families looking for child care in Cape Breton will see more than 300 new spaces in licensed centres and family homes this year thanks to provincial and federal funding.

Public Works -- NOTE: For the most up-to-date traffic notices, follow @511ns on Twitter at https://twitter.com/511ns , call 511 or visit: https://511.novascotia.ca/ CONTINUING WORK

Natural Resources and Renewables -- Hunters can apply to enter the annual lottery for Cape Breton moose hunt licences starting Monday, May 8, at noon. The deadline to enter is Wednesday, May 31, at noon.

Office of Addictions and Mental Health -- People in Cumberland, Colchester and Hants counties can get up-to-date information starting today, May 4, on new community supports available after recommendations by the Mass Casualty Commission.

Health and Wellness -- More than 140 nurses have signed on to return to Nova Scotia’s publicly funded healthcare system.

Health and Wellness -- A new service will allow most people with a Nova Scotia health card to access their vaccination records online – a faster, easier way to retrieve important healthcare information.

Public Works -- NEW WORK

Education and Early Childhood Development -- La Nouvelle-Écosse facilite le processus pour les nouveaux enseignants qui arrivent dans la province et pour les enseignants actuels qui doivent soumettre des renseignements au Bureau du registraire des certificats d'aptitude à l'enseignement.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Nova Scotia is making it easier for new teachers to come to the province and for current teachers to submit information to the Office of Teacher Certification.

Premier's Office -- The Atlantic Physician Registry launched today, May 1, in the four Atlantic provinces.

Natural Resources and Renewables -- Applications are open for another round of clean energy funding through the Low Carbon Communities program.

Office of Addictions and Mental Health -- The provincial and federal governments are taking action to design and deliver mental health, grief and bereavement services in Cumberland, Colchester and Hants counties, as recommended in the Mass Casualty Commission’s final report.