The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Community Services dated November 30, 2010, and pursuant to Section 21 of Chapter 27 of the Acts of 2000, the Employment Support and Income Assistance Act, is pleased to amend the Employment Support and Income Assistance Regulations, N.S. Reg. 25/2001, made by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2001-138 dated March 23, 2001, to better assist persons in need by increasing the allowable asset levels and adjusting the requirements surrounding family relationships for determining eligibility, in the manner set forth in Schedule "A" attached to and forming part of the Report and Recommendation, effective on and after January 1, 2011.