CANADA, April 13 - Historic investment to improve healthcare and new legislation to get more Nova Scotians faster access to care were highlights of the spring legislative session that closed today, April 12. The Patient Access to Care Act reduces …
CANADA, March 30 - Today, I joined the Prime Minister, victims’ families, survivors and community members to hear details of the Mass Casualty Commission’s final report and its recommendations. As I listened to the information, my thoughts were with these …
CANADA, March 21 - Nova Scotians will be able to get healthcare faster with new legislation introduced today, March 21. The Patient Access to Care Act includes new measures to reduce administrative burdens on healthcare providers, giving them more time to …
CANADA, March 20 - As a way of thanking Nova Scotia’s nurses while encouraging more of them to keep working in the province, today, March 20, Premier Tim Houston announced a $10,000 bonus for nurses in Nova Scotia’s publicly funded healthcare system. …
CANADA, March 14 - Michelin, one of Nova Scotia’s largest employers, is moving forward with a major expansion of its manufacturing facility in Bridgewater with the help of a recently enhanced provincial tax credit. “Nova Scotia is an amazing place to do …
CANADA, March 9 - A new research institute at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish will help improve the health of rural Nova Scotians by focusing on the root causes of poor health and related issues. With a $37.4-million investment from the …
CANADA, March 8 - Nova Scotia is set to become a national leader in leveraging data and analytics to improve patient care through the creation of new health data analytics and health system administration programs at Saint Mary’s University. “Data and …
CANADA, March 7 - Nova Scotia will educate, recruit and retain more doctors with a plan to open Nova Scotia’s second medical school campus at Cape Breton University by fall 2025. Today, March 7, Premier Tim Houston announced $58.9 million to develop the …
CANADA, February 23 - Nova Scotia will use new funding from the federal government to keep building a healthcare system that will support patients and their families to get the care they need, faster. The $1-billion, 10-year funding agreement will help …
CANADA, February 20 - Premier Tim Houston joined a meeting of the Council of Atlantic Premiers today, February 20, hosted by Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King in Charlottetown. The premiers discussed the new healthcare funding partnership with the …
CANADA, January 23 - A virtual celebration today, January 23, marked the launch of African Heritage Month with a provincial proclamation and poster unveiling. The month recognizes and highlights the contributions of African Nova Scotians throughout the …
CANADA, January 16 - David Benoit will serve as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Build Nova Scotia, one of two new Crown corporations established to drive economic growth across the province. Mr. Benoit, currently the Senior Executive …
CANADA, December 19 - Premier Tim Houston hosted a virtual meeting of the Council of Atlantic Premiers today, December 19. He welcomed Premier Blaine Higgs of New Brunswick, Premier Dennis King of Prince Edward Island and Premier Andrew Furey of …
CANADA, December 15 - More beds, more operating rooms and two new and larger emergency departments are among the elements of More, Faster: The Action for Health Build, a comprehensive plan for improving healthcare services for Nova Scotians. “Our …
CANADA, December 14 - The Province is providing more help to Nova Scotians struggling with the rising cost of living. As part of a $100-million effort to help low- and middle-income Nova Scotians with home heating, more people than ever before will be …
CANADA, December 8 - Premier Tim Houston emphasized the importance of making it easier for healthcare workers to move from one province to another during a meeting of Canadian trade ministers in Toronto today, December 8. “Obviously, the most important …
CANADA, December 9 - Premier Tim Houston joined other Canadian premiers for a virtual meeting of the Council of the Federation today, December 9. They discussed challenges faced by their respective health systems and the work underway in their …
CANADA, November 28 - Premier Tim Houston will visit Boston and Washington, D.C. from November 30 to December 7 to advance Nova Scotia’s interests in cultural connections, trade and healthcare innovation. “Our connections to New England and the United …
CANADA, November 22 - I want to express my profound disappointment in the decision by the Government of Canada to impose a carbon tax on Nova Scotians at a time when fuel and heating costs are at an all-time high and many Nova Scotians are struggling. Let …
CANADA, November 16 - Premier Tim Houston thanked Geoff MacLellan for his service to the province over the past year as Deputy Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Chair of the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) Housing Task Force. Mr. MacLellan has …
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