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Nova Scotia - Premier's Office Press Releases

357 Press Releases
  • Published on April 10, 2026 - 11:51 GMT

    Legislative Sitting Concludes with Budget, Powering the Economy Act Passed

    CANADA, April 9 - The spring legislative sitting concluded today, April 9. This session’s highlights included passing a budget with billions of dollars in new investments and the passage of the Powering the Economy Act. Together, these measures deliver …

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  • Published on April 7, 2026 - 15:30 GMT

    Premier Travels to Calgary to Promote Energy Opportunities

    CANADA, April 7 - Premier Tim Houston will be in Calgary from today, April 7, to Friday, April 10, for meetings with major energy companies as well as the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers and the Canadian Association of Energy Contractors. The …

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  • Published on March 27, 2026 - 22:54 GMT

    Environmental Approval Co-operation Agreement Announcement

    CANADA, March 27 - Department - Any - Acadian Affairs and Francophonie Advanced Education Affaires acadiennes et Francophonie Affaires intergouvernementales African Nova Scotian Affairs Agriculture Aînés et Soins de longue durée Assemblée législative …

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  • Published on March 27, 2026 - 13:32 GMT

    Streamlined Approval Process Positions Nova Scotia as Energy Leader

    CANADA, March 27 - The Province and the federal government have agreed to streamline the process when both federal and provincial environmental approvals are needed for major infrastructure and resource projects. Premier Tim Houston and Prime Minister Mark …

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  • Published on March 26, 2026 - 16:01 GMT

    Statement From Premier on Federal Defence Investments

    CANADA, March 26 - When Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his commitment to increase investment in Canada’s defence sector, I let him know: Nova Scotia is ready to lead. Nova Scotians have always answered the call. At sea, on land and in the air. I’m …

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  • Published on March 25, 2026 - 10:47 GMT

    Premier’s Statement on Hydro-Québec’s Offshore Wind Move

    CANADA, March 25 - NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston in response to Hydro-Québec issuing a request for information from offshore wind developers today, March 25; the news release about the announcement is at: https://news. …

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  • Published on March 20, 2026 - 15:51 GMT

    Premier to Meet With Energy Leaders in Texas

    CANADA, March 20 - Premier Tim Houston will meet with global energy leaders next week to promote energy and natural resource opportunities in Nova Scotia. The meetings will be held as the Premier attends CERAWeek, the world’s premier annual energy …

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  • Published on March 18, 2026 - 21:51 GMT

    Statement From Premier on Blackmail, Extortion Scheme Against MLA

    CANADA, March 18 - NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston. I was deeply troubled to learn that Hammonds Plains-Lucasville MLA Rick Burns and his wife have been the victims of a criminal blackmail and extortion scheme. No one should …

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  • Published on March 10, 2026 - 13:49 GMT

    $53.6 Million in Grants, Funding Reinstated

    CANADA, March 10 - The Province will reinstate $53.6 million in grants and funding to support people with disabilities, seniors and education initiatives for 2026-27. “Nova Scotians have spoken. We listened, and we are reinstating supports to disabilities …

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  • Published on March 4, 2026 - 19:30 GMT

    Eligibility for Order of Nova Scotia Expands

    CANADA, March 4 - More people are now eligible to be nominated for the prestigious Order of Nova Scotia, and the maximum number of appointments each year has increased. New regulations broaden eligibility for the order to residents of Nova Scotia and …

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  • Published on March 3, 2026 - 03:26 GMT

    Nova Scotia, Ontario Sign Direct-to-Consumer Alcohol Sales Deal

    CANADA, March 2 - Premier Tim Houston and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have signed a direct-to-consumer agreement that will allow Nova Scotia producers to sell their wine, beer and spirits directly to Ontarians. Nova Scotians will also be able to order …

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  • Published on February 27, 2026 - 20:43 GMT

    Premier Promotes Critical Minerals Opportunities to Developers, Investors

    CANADA, February 27 - Premier Tim Houston is attending the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada conference from March 1 to 3 in Toronto. The major international mining conference will connect developers and investors directly with decision- …

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  • Published on February 24, 2026 - 19:38 GMT

    Province Introduces Legislation to Power the Economy

    CANADA, February 24 - New legislation will help Nova Scotians benefit from the jobs and investments that come with clean energy and natural resource development. Premier Tim Houston introduced the Powering the Economy Act today, February 24. It secures …

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  • Published on February 18, 2026 - 20:19 GMT

    First Phase of Menopause Centre of Excellence Moves Forward

    CANADA, February 18 - Nova Scotians will soon receive specialized care through a new menopause clinic, the initial phase of what will be Canada’s first Menopause Centre of Excellence. The new specialized clinic will be dedicated to managing symptoms …

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  • Published on February 12, 2026 - 02:12 GMT

    Premier to Address Offshore Wind Investors at International Conference

    CANADA, February 11 - Premier Tim Houston returns as a keynote speaker at the largest offshore wind and ocean renewables conference in the Americas where he will promote investment opportunities in Nova Scotia. The Oceantic Network 2026 International …

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  • Published on February 7, 2026 - 02:56 GMT

    Province Maintains Position on Nova Scotia Power’s Rate Request

    CANADA, February 6 - The Province continues to urge the Nova Scotia Energy Board to reject the residential electricity rate increase proposed by Nova Scotia Power for 2026–27. The utility submitted its response to closing statements by intervenors today, …

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  • Published on February 5, 2026 - 03:41 GMT

    Nova Scotia, Massachusetts Sign Agreement for Offshore Wind Energy

    CANADA, February 4 - Premier Tim Houston and Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed an agreement today, February 4, to work toward Nova Scotia supplying the state with clean energy from offshore wind. New England, like many markets, anticipates growing …

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  • Published on January 30, 2026 - 22:12 GMT

    Province Urges Energy Board to Reject Nova Scotia Power Rate Increase Request

    CANADA, January 30 - After carefully considering all the evidence presented during the hearing, the Nova Scotia Department of Energy has filed its closing submission with the Nova Scotia Energy Board, urging it to reject Nova Scotia Power’s proposed 2026– …

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  • Published on January 28, 2026 - 20:19 GMT

    African Heritage Month 2026 Provincial Launch

    CANADA, January 28 - From left, Adegoke Fadare, MLA for Clayton Park West; Premier Tim Houston; Ms. Darlene Savage; Lt.-Gov. Mike Savage; Twila Grosse, Minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs; Suzy Hansen, MLA for Halifax Needham (front); Official …

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  • Published on January 27, 2026 - 23:58 GMT

    Launch of African Heritage Month 2026

    CANADA, January 27 - This year’s African Heritage Month theme in Nova Scotia is Strength in Unity: Moving Forward with Purpose, Prosperity, Power and Progress. It references the strength that comes from collective effort, the clarity that shared purpose …

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