Category: Government Updates

The combination of the Provincial Nominee Program and a new federal pilot project points to another strong year for attracting skilled immigrants to Nova Scotia in 2017. “Immigration is a key priority for the government,” said Premier Stephen McNeil. “Immigrants help to drive our economy from one end of the province to the other with […]

Halifax-Chebucto MLA Joachim Stroink has announced $53,000 in funding for Music Nova Scotia through the Creative Industries Fund. Administered by the Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage, the fund is designed to help both businesses and non-profits expand and improve export activity, and global competitiveness. “Creativity and innovation are the building blocks of economic growth,” said Stroink. […]

Nova Scotians have a chance to honour those who have put themselves at risk to help others. Nominations are now open for Nova Scotia’s Medal of Bravery. This is the ninth year for the award. “Nova Scotia is home to everyday heroes and to a special few who act without thought of personal safety to […]

Nova Scotians will continue to get emergency home heating help this winter, thanks to the Good Neighbour Energy Fund. The Province, Nova Scotia Power and the Salvation Army are partnering to provide financial assistance to those most in need of emergency home heating assistance. “This fund recognizes that emergencies can happen to anyone at any […]

New research will help Nova Scotians and industry better understand the oil and gas resource potential lying off the coast of Cape Breton. The Province today announced that Beicip-Franlab will develop a comprehensive geoscience picture of the Sydney Basin. “Our model of investing in geoscience research to attract major international firms has created jobs and […]

Every year, official greetings from the Premier are sent to Nova Scotians across the province to commemorate significant birthdays and wedding anniversaries.  Milestones meeting certain criteria can warrant notification from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Governor General, the Prime Minister, the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, the MLA for the recipient’s constituency, or the MP for the […]

As of Jan. 1, 2017, Nova Scotians can get their General Education Diploma (GED) for free. Nova Scotians who take the GED test no longer have to pay a fee and will be better connected to supports to help them succeed. Government committed to making GED testing free in October’s Speech from the Throne. “Last […]

Income tax filing season is just around the corner and the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is in the process of recruiting volunteers in preparation for its 46th program. Through the CVITP, community organizations host free tax preparation clinics and arrange for volunteers to prepare income tax and benefit returns for eligible individuals who […]

Doctors know that being healthy starts, not in doctors’ offices, but at home, in the communities, towns and cities where Nova Scotians live. That’s why Doctors Nova Scotia, the medical association that represents the province’s physicians, developed the Strive Award: to recognize the role that community groups play in keeping populations healthy. This year, Doctors […]

The Property Tax Rebate for Seniors Program ends December 31, 2016. Service Nova Scotia must receive an applicant’s application or previously requested follow up information by the Post Mark Date of December 31, 2016 or the application will automatically be declined. For quick reference the Property Tax Rebate for Seniors Program requirements are as follows: […]