Government of Nova Scotia

  1. Changes to Nova Scotia's Graduated Driver's Licence program will help reduce crashes and injury risk for new drivers
    Change to the Graduated Driver's Licence Program Takes Effect April 1

    Starting April 1, the learner or beginner phase of the Graduated Driver’s Licence program will increase to 12 months.

  2. Agriculture Minister Keith Colwell reads a book about farming to Grade 4 students at O'Connell Drive Elementary School.
    Students Explore Farming During Canadian Agriculture Literacy Week

    Students in Nova Scotia will learn more about the importance of agriculture directly from local farmers during the fifth annual Canadian Agriculture Literacy Week, which runs until March 5.

  3. Viola Cain with her son Danny (right) and a group of children at the North Preston Community Centre.
    Viola Cain, Foster Mother to A Hundred Children

    Viola Cain has gained a lot of wisdom from loving more than a hundred foster children.

  4. Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage and African Nova Scotian Affairs Tony Ince interacts with eight-month-old twins Evander and Gizelle Williamson.
    Strengthening Supports for African Nova Scotian Children and Families in East Preston

    A unique approach to supporting parents with culturally relevant programs is being developed with African Nova Scotian families and government.

  5. The Order of Nova Scotia Medal
    Nominations Sought to Honour Outstanding Nova Scotians

    Nova Scotians are asked to nominate, or re-nominate individuals deserving of the Order of Nova Scotia, the province's highest honour.

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  • Order of Nova Scotia

    The Order of Nova Scotia is the highest honour of the Province of Nova Scotia.

    Nominate, or Re-nominate Someone Today

  • Make It Here

    Connecting workers with help to enter the workforce and employers with supports to hire and train.

    Learn more

  • Seniors’ Pharmacare Program

    The provincial drug insurance plan that helps eligible seniors with the cost of their prescription drugs.

    Calculate Your Pharmacare Premium

  • Tourism

    The official tourism website for Nova Scotia, Canada.

    Visit NovaScotia.com

  • Refugee Response

    Nova Scotia is preparing for the arrival of refugees to Canada.

    Learn more, including how you can help

  • Student Assistance

    Nova Scotia graduates can now apply to have government pay the interest on their provincial student loans.

    Apply Now

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