Government of Nova Scotia News

Justice -- Le gouvernement continue de recueillir des commentaires sur la manière de protéger les droits des gens qui dépendent d'un chien-guide ou d'un chien d'assistance. La date limite pour soumettre des commentaires est le 31 juillet.

Justice -- Government continues to seek feedback on how to protect the rights of people who rely on guide and service dogs. The deadline for submitting comments is July 31.

Energy -- Nova Scotia is advancing its leadership position in the tidal industry with two new international research grants.

Agriculture -- Nova Scotia's wild blueberry farmers will have access to new funding that will allow them to increase and expand production.

Health and Wellness -- Pendant la Semaine nationale de prévention de la noyade, qui se déroule du 19 au 25 juillet, on rappelle aux Néo-Écossais que le fait d'apprendre à nager est une bonne façon d'améliorer la sécurité dans l'eau.

Health and Wellness -- During National Drowning Prevention Week, from July 19-25, Nova Scotians are reminded that learning to swim is one way to increase safety in and around water.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK ---

Premier's Office -- Provinces and territories will work together to trace and locate parents who are not paying court-ordered child support.

Premier's Office -- Nova Scotia and British Columbia are teaming up to enhance workforce training and increase the mobility of skilled workers between the two provinces.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Officers from the Department of Labour and Advanced Education's occupational health and safety division continue to investigate the death of a man who drowned at Nova Scotia Power's Annapolis Royal tidal power station Wednesday, July 15.

Premier's Office -- The Canadian premiers approved an apprentice mobility protocol today, July 16, making it easier for apprentices to move between provinces and territories while completing their training.

Environment -- The Department of Environment has authorized a request from Atlantic Industrial Services to begin treatment and disposal of hydraulic fracturing wastewater stored in two holding ponds near Kennetcook, Hants County.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- IGATE Corporation, an integrated technology and operations-based solutions provider, based in New Jersey, has chosen Nova Scotia for its Canadian expansion plans.

Agriculture -- Aspiring, new and experienced farmers will have an opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills at farmer-led workshops and demonstrations at this year's Small Farm Expo.

Municipal Affairs -- REMARQUE : Une liste des projets est présentée à la fin du communiqué de presse. Les Néo-Écossais auront plus facilement accès à un moyen de transport sécuritaire, abordable et accessible grâce au Programme d'aide au transport accessible.

Municipal Affairs -- NOTE: A list of projects follows this release. Nova Scotians will have easier access to safe, affordable and accessible transportation thanks to the Accessible Transportation Assistance Program.

Human Rights Commission -- NOTE: The following is an op-ed piece from Eunice Harker, chair of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission. Halifax Pride Festival is July 16-26. As this year's Halifax Pride Festival theme "It's Your Pride" suggests, pride is deeply personal. It bolsters an individual sense of belonging, respect and dignity. It is the actualization of living a life free from discrimination.

Natural Resources -- Nova Scotians can enjoy celebrations at many provincial parks on Saturday, July 18, to mark Canada's Parks Day.

Municipal Affairs -- REMARQUE : Une liste des projets est présentée à la fin du communiqué de presse. Mark Furey, ministre des Affaires municipales, a annoncé aujourd'hui 15 juillet du financement pour 12 projets dans le cadre du Programme de financement de projets de transport en commun.

Municipal Affairs -- NOTE: A list of projects follows this release. Municipal Affairs Minister Mark Furey announced funding for 12 projects under the Nova Scotia Transit Research Incentive Program today, July 15.