CANADA, March 26 - The government laid the groundwork for a stronger, more resilient and self-reliant Nova Scotia during the latest session of the House of Assembly, which ended today, March 26. “Last fall, we asked Nova Scotians for a stronger mandate to …
CANADA, March 20 - A soundstage facility purchased by Screen Nova Scotia with support from the Province will expand opportunities for the thriving film industry. The government has invested $8 million towards the soundstage – a large, sound-proofed …
CANADA, March 12 - Premier Tim Houston will promote Nova Scotia in New York and Boston this week and next. In New York, he will host two roundtables with existing and potential investors about opportunities for the seafood sector and the critical minerals …
CANADA, March 7 - Nova Scotia will receive about $809 million from tobacco companies for the impact of smoking on the healthcare system. All provinces and territories joined together to sue for the healthcare costs related to tobacco use. A mediated …
CANADA, March 7 - The government is taking action to address the epidemic of intimate partner violence with a new $23.4-million funding commitment to transition houses. “An epidemic-level response means working together to support victims, survivors, …
CANADA, March 4 - Premier Tim Houston attended a major international mining conference to tell developers and investors that Nova Scotia is open for business and eager to advance critical minerals opportunities. The Premier spoke at the annual Prospectors …
CANADA, March 4 - NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston. Donald Trump is a short-sighted man who wields his power just for the sake of it, not having any consideration for the destructive impact of his decisions on both Canadians and …
CANADA, February 27 - Registered nurses can now apply to participate in the province’s first internal travel nurse program. The pilot program will create a Nova Scotia Health travel nurse team to be deployed to emergency departments. “We committed to …
CANADA, February 26 - Premier Tim Houston is asking the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to urgently investigate imports of passenger vehicle and light truck tires from China, Cambodia and Vietnam. In a letter to federal Public Safety Minister David …
CANADA, February 25 - Legislation introduced today, February 25, will help remove barriers to trade and investment between Nova Scotia and other Canadian provinces and territories that reciprocate. The Free Trade and Mobility within Canada Act is the first …
CANADA, February 25 - NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston. Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey announced today, February 25, that he will leave office later this year. Premier Furey led the people of Newfoundland and …
CANADA, February 24 - NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston. I understand that the original proposed changes to the Auditor General Act came out of a scan that looked to modernize the office by looking at best practices around Canada. …
CANADA, February 20 - NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston. Premier King has announced he will leave office Friday, February 21. Premier King has been a passionate defender of Prince Edward Island, an outstanding partner in Atlantic …
CANADA, February 19 - Premier Tim Houston will return to Washington, D.C., this week on another important mission to exchange information with business and government representatives in the United States. The Premier will attend the National Governors …
CANADA, February 18 - A bill amending the House of Assembly Act introduced in the legislature today, February 18, will enable the appointment of a special electoral boundaries commission. The commission will make recommendations to the government to ensure …
CANADA, February 8 - NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston Today, Nova Scotians have another unfortunate reminder of the dangers of working on the sea as the fishing vessel Fortune Pride capsized in the waters near Sambro last night. …
CANADA, February 7 - Premier Tim Houston will join other Canadian premiers as part of the Council of the Federation mission to Washington, D.C., next week. The delegation of 13 premiers will meet with U.S. political and business leaders to remind them of …
CANADA, February 6 - The Province has created channels for Nova Scotian business owners dealing with the United States to get quick access to the latest information related to tariffs. “Now more than ever, we need to be Nova Scotia loyal. Our local …
CANADA, February 3 - NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston. For now, we can all take a breath. We are relieved there will be a pause on tariffs imposed on Canada. President Trump’s tax would have had a very real, immediate negative …
CANADA, February 3 - Applications for the Province’s highest recognition for bravery opened today, February 3. “As Nova Scotians, we pull together, we watch out for one another, and we rise to the challenge time and time again,” said Premier Tim Houston. …
