Government of Nova Scotia News

Environment and Climate Change -- Nova Scotians can now provide input on the draft terms of reference that will guide Northern Pulp’s preparation of the environmental assessment report for its proposed mill transformation and new effluent treatment facility project in Pictou County.

Finance and Treasury Board -- The second update on Budget 2021-22 shows signs that Nova Scotia’s overall economy has been recovering despite continued uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This better-than-expected economic performance has had a positive impact on revenue, allowing the government to make investments in its priority areas.

Premier's Office -- Premier Tim Houston attended a Council of Atlantic Premiers meeting by teleconference today, December 20. The agenda was focused on limiting the spread of COVID-19.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Today, December 20, Nova Scotia is reporting 485 new cases of COVID-19.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Aujourd'hui 20 décembre, la Nouvelle-Écosse signale 485 nouveaux cas de COVID-19.

Labour, Skills and Immigration / Premier's Office -- As Nova Scotia’s population passes the one million mark, the Province is launching a recruitment campaign to increase workers in healthcare and the skilled trades to support labour market needs.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- REMARQUE : La Nouvelle-Écosse publie un communiqué abrégé au sujet de la COVID-19 aujourd'hui. Le tableau de bord en ligne ne sera pas mis à jour. Aujourd'hui 19 décembre, la Nouvelle-Écosse signale 476 nouveaux cas de COVID-19.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- NOTE: Nova Scotia is issuing an abbreviated COVID-19 news release today. The online dashboard will not be updated. Today, December 19, Nova Scotia is reporting 476 new cases of COVID-19.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- REMARQUE : La Nouvelle-Écosse publie un communiqué abrégé au sujet de la COVID-19 aujourd'hui et dimanche. Le tableau de bord en ligne ne sera pas mis à jour. Aujourd'hui 18 décembre, la Nouvelle-Écosse signale 426 nouveaux cas de COVID-19.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- NOTE: Nova Scotia is issuing an abbreviated COVID-19 news release today and Sunday. The online dashboard will not be updated. Today, December 18, Nova Scotia is reporting 426 new cases of COVID-19.

Economic Development / COVID - 19 -- The Province announced today, December 17, additional support for Nova Scotia businesses impacted by the new provincewide public health restrictions.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- REMARQUE: La Nouvelle-Écosse publiera un communiqué abrégé sur la COVID-19 le samedi 18 décembre et le dimanche 19 décembre. Le tableau de bord ne sera pas mis à jour avant lundi. Aujourd'hui 17 décembre, la Nouvelle-Écosse signale 394 nouveaux cas de COVID-19.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- NOTE: Nova Scotia will be issuing an abbreviated COVID-19 news release on Saturday, December 18, and Sunday, December 19. The online dashboard will not be updated until Monday, December 20. Today, December 17, Nova Scotia is reporting 394 new cases of COVID-19.

L'nu Affairs / Community Services -- NOTE: The following is a statement from Karla MacFarlane, Minister of Community Services and Minister of L'nu Affairs. I am deeply saddened by the decision of the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre to close the North Park Street shelter on December 31. The centre remains a valuable partner.

Public Works -- CONTINUING WORK

Labour, Skills and Immigration / Premier's Office -- After five years as a highly successful pilot program, the Atlantic Immigration Program is now a permanent pathway for designated employers to hire skilled workers. The Province of Nova Scotia and the Government of Canada announced the permanent program today, December 17.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Aujourd'hui 16 décembre, la Nouvelle-Écosse signale 287 nouveaux cas de COVID-19.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Today, December 16, Nova Scotia is reporting 287 new cases of COVID-19.

Premier's Office -- Nova Scotia marks a major population milestone as the province surpasses one million people, following record growth since July 2021.

Health and Wellness -- Children and youth will soon have shorter wait times for some surgeries thanks to a new partnership between the IWK Health Centre and Scotia Surgery.