Nova Scotia senior support groups can now apply for grants to help seniors stay safe and live independently. The Senior Safety Grant program is funded by the departments of Seniors and Justice. It provides up to $20,000 to non-profit, community-based safety programs that provide information, support, and guidance to seniors. Programs that promote education and […]
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New Grants for After School Programs
“As much as we are investing in education and providing more resources for students and teachers, there are students who need more support outside of the regular school day,” said Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Karen Casey. “This new initiative is designed to provide additional supports for students who could benefit from extra academic […]
Surplus Up, More Infrastructure Spending
We are sticking to our plan, as we work together to build a stronger Nova Scotia. This means more jobs, smaller class sizes, and more people living and working here. Our plan invests strategically in our economy, while investing in education to create more and more opportunities for young Nova Scotians. I am pleased to […]
Post-secondary students find it more affordable to access their education dreams
I was happy to join MP Rodger Cuzner at MSVU for this announcement. The details are below along with some photos. Ensuring the success of Canadian youth and students is key to the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening Canada’s middle class and helping those working hard to join it. Today, Rodger Cuzner, Parliamentary Secretary to […]
Government, Teachers Reach Tentative Agreement
Government has reached a tentative agreement with teachers. “This is good news for public education,” said Karen Casey, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development. “We have worked hard to reach an agreement that is good for teachers and students.” The last agreement with teachers expired on July 31, 2015. Details of the tentative agreement […]
Canada and Nova Scotia invest in infrastructure at Nova Scotia Community College
The Government of Canada values the role of post-secondary institutions as they help equip young Canadians with the education and training they need for future careers that will help them join a strong, healthy middle class. The $19.7-million investment announced today at the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) Waterfront Campus in Dartmouth will do just […]
Government Funds New Medical Equipment
The Government of Nova Scotia will provide $9.8 million to purchase new medical equipment in the province’s hospitals this year. “These are vital pieces of medical equipment that will improve patient safety and help staff focus on better patient care,” said Health and Wellness Minister Leo Glavine. “New equipment will support patients from across the […]
Third Session of the Sixty-Second General Assembly to Open Oct. 13
The third session of the 62nd general assembly will open at 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 13, with the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia reading the Speech from the Throne. The second session will be prorogued at 11 a.m. It is necessary to prorogue the existing session to open a new session of the general assembly.
Leo Glavine: Putting Health Care Back Into Hands of Nova Scotians
In Nova Scotia, we are passionate about how our health care is delivered, accessed and managed. Yet, until recently, the fax machine has been the most common way for doctors to share information with each other, and patients still keep pieces of paper to keep track of important health information. In the meantime, text and […]
NEW FUNDING FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Nova Scotians in need of safe, affordable and accessible housing will soon have more options thanks to a new federal-provincial agreement. Premier Stephen McNeil, and Joanne Bernard, Minister responsible for Housing Nova Scotia, along with MP Scott Brison, on behalf of Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister responsible for the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, announced today, Aug. […]