Government of Nova Scotia News

Justice -- Government has hired a retired chief justice from Prince Edward Island to conduct an independent review relating to the death of Samantha Mercer.

Community Services -- Des projets d'activités créatives à l'intention des jeunes mettant l'accent sur des sujets tels que les relations saines et le consentement recevront des subventions en vertu de la Stratégie en matière de prévention de la violence sexuelle de la province.

Community Services -- Creative arts projects for youth focused on topics such as healthy relationships and consent are receiving grants through the province's Sexual Violence Strategy.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Energy -- Government is investing in sustainable transportation as part of Budget 2016-2017.

Justice -- The government introduced the Service Dog Act today, April 22, to protect the rights of service dog users.

Natural Resources -- Government is repealing the 1928 Blueberry Associations Act.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Amendments to the Securities Act introduced today, April 21, will help protect Nova Scotian investors.

Premier's Office -- Government and Nova Scotia Health Authority announced plans today, April 21, to address the aging Victoria General Hospital (VG) site of the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax.

Lieutenant Governor -- Lt.-Gov J.J. Grant is inviting Nova Scotians to join him in signing a book of congratulations to be sent from the people of Nova Scotia to Queen Elizabeth II on her 90th birthday.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Changes to the Public Archives Act introduced today, April 20, will help the institution better connect with Nova Scotians. The new act will reflect changes in responsibility for government records management, clarify the mandate of the archives and strengthen the Board of Trustees.

Internal Services -- Government is updating record keeping legislation.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Dans le cadre du budget de 2016-2017, le gouvernement investit 6,4 millions de dollars pour réduire le nombre d'élèves dans les classes. L'investissement comprend 4,7 millions de dollars qui viseront les classes de 5e et de 6e année.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Government is investing $6.4 million to reduce class sizes as part of the 2016/17 budget. The investment includes $4.7 million that will cover Grades 5 and 6.

Military Relations / Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Service men and women will now be able to easily apply their military vehicle qualifications and training in the civilian workforce in Nova Scotia.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Cape Bretoners will benefit from investments to keep families safe, improve roads, and help new Nova Scotians in Budget 2016-2017.

Finance and Treasury Board -- The people of northern Nova Scotia will benefit from investments in education, community supports and infrastructure in Budget 2016-2017.

Finance and Treasury Board -- The people of southwestern Nova Scotia will benefit from investments to grow the aquaculture sector, funding for the ferry service to Portland, and investments in broadband service among other highlights in Budget 2016-2017.

Finance and Treasury Board -- The people of the Annapolis Valley will benefit from investments to grow Nova Scotia’s wine sector, support new immigrants and improve infrastructure in Budget 2016-2017.

Finance and Treasury Board -- The people of central Nova Scotia will benefit from investments in health care, community supports, and infrastructure in Budget 2016-2017.