Government of Nova Scotia News

Finance and Treasury Board / Health and Wellness -- Nova Scotians who have paid for fertility care and surrogacy to expand their families can now apply for a new tax credit to help offset the cost.

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage / Lieutenant-Governor -- Beginning today, April 3, Nova Scotians can show their community pride by submitting nominations for the 2023 Lieutenant-Governor’s Community Spirit Award.

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage / Lieutenant-Governor -- À compter d'aujourd'hui 3 avril, les gens de la Nouvelle-Écosse peuvent démontrer leur fierté communautaire en présentant une candidature aux Prix du lieutenant-gouverneur pour l'esprit communautaire de 2023.

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

Health and Wellness -- The Province is working to improve healthcare for people, including transgender Nova Scotians, who have struggled to get the supportive healthcare they need.

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- The sportfishing season gets underway Saturday, April 1, in many lakes and rivers across Nova Scotia.

Premier's Office -- NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston. Premier Houston attended the release of the final report today, March 30, in Truro. Today, I joined the Prime Minister, victims’ families, survivors and community members to hear details of the Mass Casualty Commission’s final report and its recommendations.

Finance and Treasury Board -- The Province is writing off $12.8 million in uncollectable debts from past fiscal years up to March 31, 2022.

Health and Wellness -- The Province is making it easier for physicians to book surgical consults and patients to get information with a new healthcare tool to manage surgical referrals.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Finance and Treasury Board Minister Allan MacMaster introduced the Financial Measures (2023) Act today, March 28.

Economic Development -- Peter MacAskill will serve as President and CEO of Invest Nova Scotia, one of two new Crown corporations established on December 1 to drive economic growth across the province.

Health and Wellness -- More people will soon be able to receive life-saving dialysis treatment in Liverpool through a $30,000 provincial investment at Queens General Hospital.

Health and Wellness -- More people in the Pictou area who receive life-saving dialysis treatment will soon be able to receive care closer to home.

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage -- NOTE: A list of projects receiving funding follows this release. Nova Scotia is making new investments in local arts, cultural and community organizations across the province to strengthen the role they play in their communities.

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/ NEW WORK

Public Works -- The new Road Trails Act, introduced today, March 24, creates a permanent set of rules so off-highway vehicle (OHV) operators can safely enjoy their vehicles on roads at approved locations.

Executive Council Office -- Provincial government offices in Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Inverness, Richmond and Victoria counties will delay opening until noon, today, March 24, due to significant snow fall.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Healthcare is the centre of Budget 2023-24, which makes historic investments to support healthcare workers, get Nova Scotians faster access to healthcare and build modern healthcare facilities.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Healthcare is the centre of Budget 2023-24, which makes historic investments to support healthcare workers, get Nova Scotians faster access to healthcare and build modern healthcare facilities.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Healthcare is the centre of Budget 2023-24, which makes historic investments to support healthcare workers, get Nova Scotians faster access to healthcare and build modern healthcare facilities.