Government of Nova Scotia News

Health and Wellness -- The government is replacing an important piece of diagnostic equipment at the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax to ensure Nova Scotians get the best care.

Public Works -- Changes to the Motor Carrier Act introduced today, April 5, will help reduce the regulatory burden and enhance safety in the motor carrier industry.

Public Works -- Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act will permit the safe operation of electric kick scooters (e-scooters) on municipal roadways.

Justice -- Legislation introduced today, April 5, offers additional safeguards to prevent abuse of those who appoint another person to manage their affairs under a power of attorney.

Natural Resources and Renewables -- Several new projects funded by the Province will help with the adoption of ecological forestry to achieve a sustainable forestry sector in Nova Scotia.

Municipal Affairs and Housing -- NOTE: A rendering of Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia’s development is available at: https://news.novascotia.ca/photos/2022/04/04/habitat-humanity-nova-scotia-spryfield-development The Province is providing Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia a grant of $203,500 to help make home ownership a reality for 70 families.

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage / Premier's Office -- Nova Scotia and New Brunswick are working together on a bid to host the 2023 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Ice Hockey Championship.

Public Works -- The provincial government is investing close to $100,000 for three studies to support community transportation.

Public Works -- CONTINUING WORK

Community Services -- April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, an opportunity to take an active role in sexual violence prevention, educate about consent, debunk myths and stereotypes and create awareness of the resources available to support victims and survivors.

Justice -- Legislation that will make it more difficult for someone to obtain items to impersonate a police officer will come into effect May 12.

Agriculture -- Legislation announced today, April 1, will enable the government to create a wine authority to administer a quality standards program for Nova Scotia wines.

Justice -- Legislation introduced today, April 1, will formally recognize the Public Trustee of Nova Scotia’s authority to manage cases and make final arrangements for a deceased person when the next of kin cannot be identified or take responsibility.

Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services / Finance and Treasury Board -- Amendments introduced to the Liquor Control Act today, April 1, are the first step to permanently allow third-party delivery of alcohol with food orders and to enable the direct-to-consumer interprovincial sale of beer and spirits for personal use.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Remarque : Les données sur la troisième dose ne sont pas disponibles à cause d’un problème technique. Le rapport épidémiologique de cette semaine sur la COVID-19 montre une augmentation continue des résultats positifs des tests analysés en laboratoire et des cas liés aux établissements de soins de longue durée et de soins pour bénéficiaires internes. Le nombre d’hospitalisations attribuables à la COVID-19 augmentent aussi. Par contre, le risque de maladie grave est toujours à son point le plus bas durant la vague Omicron que nous traversons maintenant.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- NOTE: Data on third vaccine doses is not available because of a technical issue. This week’s COVID-19 epidemiologic report shows a continued increase in positive lab tests and cases linked to long-term and residential care facilities in Nova Scotia. Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 are also increasing. However, the risk of severe illness is still lowest during the current Omicron wave.

Office of Addictions and Mental Health -- Legislation introduced today, March 31, will enhance the protection of patients treated under the Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act.

Health and Wellness -- The government introduced amendments today, March 31, to the Personal Health Information Act to ensure it remains current and reflects modern practices.

Health and Wellness -- Legislation introduced today, March 31, will amend the Prescription Monitoring Act to reflect proposed changes to the Nova Scotia Prescription Monitoring Board.

Health and Wellness -- The government introduced an amendment to the Hospitals Act today, March 31, to allow nurse practitioners to admit patients to hospital.