Government of Nova Scotia News

Human Rights Commission -- The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is encouraging Nova Scotians to show support and act compassionately in response to recent terrorist activity.

Human Rights Commission -- An independent Nova Scotia human rights board of inquiry in the case of Y.Z. v. Halifax Regional Municipality is scheduled to begin on Monday, Nov. 30.

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil has accepted the resignation of his chief of staff, Kirby McVicar, effective today, Nov. 24.

Municipal Affairs -- Municipal Affairs Minister Zach Churchill introduced amendments today, Nov. 24, to provide Halifax Regional Municipality with clear authority to award bursaries to graduates in the community of Sackville.

Justice -- New legislation will support children and put their interests first when families break up.

Health and Wellness -- People who are living with, or who have died from HIV-AIDS are being honoured as part of HIV-AIDS Awareness Week and World AIDS Day on Tuesday, Dec. 1.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has approved a business development incentive, in the form of a payroll rebate, for ResMed Halifax Inc.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Le gouvernement a rencontré 51 partenaires aujourd’hui, 23 novembre, afin d’entamer le remaniement du système de services d’emploi qui aide les Néo-Écossais à se trouver un emploi.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Government met with 51 partners today, Nov. 23, to begin the overhaul of the employment services system that helps Nova Scotians find jobs.

Community Services -- New grants are available to community groups and organizations with innovative ideas on how to prevent sexual violence.

Communications Nova Scotia -- The Nova Scotia Tree for Boston arrived at its final destination, today, Nov. 20, along with some smaller Christmas trees to brighten up the holidays for three shelters in Boston.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK ---

Labour and Advanced Education -- Occupational Health and Safety officers visited more than 50 work sites over the last few weeks to keep fall protection a priority.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Government is improving investor protection through amendments to the Securities Act introduced today, Nov. 20.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Changes to the Labour Standards Code will clarify and enhance protections for employees who make inquiries or provide information to Labour Standards officials.

Health and Wellness -- A tentative agreement was reached Wednesday, Nov. 18, between the employers and the association representing the province's medical residents.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Working Nova Scotians will have more time to care for a gravely ill family member or to mourn the loss of a close family member.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Sherbrooke Village's annual, award-winning, weekend Old Fashioned Christmas celebration will once again enchant visitors starting at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Finance and Treasury Board Minister Randy Delorey announced today, Nov. 19, amendments to the Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act.

Community Services -- Government introduced amendments to the Social Workers Act on behalf of the Nova Scotia Association of Social Workers today, Nov. 18.