Government of Nova Scotia News

Regulatory Affairs and Service Effectiveness -- The Office of Regulatory Affairs and Service Effectiveness estimates work done to reduce red tape saves Nova Scotia business more than $5.3 million annually.

Premier's Office -- Eight members of the legislative assembly will take on the role of ministerial assistants as the government gets to work on its ambitious agenda, Premier Stephen McNeil announced today, June 29.

Executive Council -- Premier Stephen McNeil announced changes today, June 29, to several senior officials’ assignments.

Public Service Commission -- Government employees, LGBTIQ+ community members and supporters cheered the raising of the Pride flag at Province House in Halifax, today, June 29.

Events East Group -- Kids Up Front Foundation announced today, June 29, the launch of Kids Up Front Atlantic. Scotiabank Centre in Halifax will be the premier venue partner for the program.

Lieutenant Governor -- The Government House Summer Tour Program will run from Friday, June 30 until Monday, August 28.

Labour and Advanced Education -- A Northeast Kings Education Centre student is the 2017 recipient of the Dr. P. Anthony Johnstone Memorial Entrance Scholarship.

Premier's Office -- L’honorable Arthur Joseph LeBlanc a prêté le serment d’office aujourd’hui, 28 juin, à Halifax. Il devient ainsi le 33e lieutenant-gouverneur de la Nouvelle-Écosse depuis la Confédération.

Premier's Office -- The Honourable Arthur Joseph LeBlanc took the oath of office, today, June 28, in Halifax as Nova Scotia’s 33rd lieutenant-governor since Confederation.

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Keith Colwell concluded meetings today, June 28, in Whitehorse, Yukon, emphasizing Nova Scotia’s position as Canada’s leading seafood exporter.

Justice -- The homicide of Lynda Anne Comeau has been added to the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program.

Justice -- The Department of Justice has completed an internal review into the death of an offender on Nov. 7, 2016.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal / Health and Wellness -- Construction that will help improve health-care services for patients and families is underway with the expansion of the Dartmouth General Hospital.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) is taking the first step in creating a unique business export development program to help Nova Scotia companies tap northeastern U.S. markets.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has approved a business development incentive in the form of a payroll rebate for Pepper Services (Canada) Ltd. or Pepper Group.

Health and Wellness / Education and Early Childhood Development -- Mental health expert Dr. Stan Kutcher will spend three days in Cape Breton, beginning today, June 26, gathering information about the mental health needs for young people in the community.

Executive Council -- Five members of the Executive Council and a member of the legislative assembly will serve on the Treasury and Policy Board, Premier Stephen McNeil announced today, June 26.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Technology entrepreneurs in Cape Breton will soon have more support and a new place to collaborate and do business.

Agriculture -- Government continues to work with industry to grow Nova Scotia’s wine sector with an additional investment of $916,750 for the Acadia Laboratory for Agri-food and Beverage.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK ---