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Photo of a school lunch worker handing a plate to a studentNova Scotia School Lunch Program

Lunch will be served at 255 schools this year in the first phase of the Nova Scotia School Lunch Program.

graphic of the Nova Scotia Guard logo on a blue backgroundNova Scotia Guard

The province is experiencing more and more emergency situations like wildfires, floods and blizzards. When an emergency happens, the first thing Nova Scotians do is step up to help. The Nova Scotia Guard will help communities better respond in a crisis.

Budget 2024-25Photo Finance and Treasury Board Minister Allan MacMaster receiving applause in the legislative chamberBudget 2024-25: Building Nova Scotia, Faster

Income tax fairness, a universal lunch program for children in public schools, more resources for healthcare and more support for Nova Scotians to meet their needs are key aspects of this year’s provincial budget.

Nova Scotia's Commitment to Action: Mass Casualty Commission Final ReportText that reads Nova Scotia's Commitment to Action: Mass Casualty Commission Final ReportNova Scotia’s Commitment to Action

Nova Scotia commits to working collaboratively with government, policing and community partners to achieve the systemic, operational and legislative changes outlined in Turning the Tide Together: Final Report of the Mass Casualty Commission.

Graphic with text that reads More, Faster: The Action for Health BuildHealthcare Redevelopment in Nova Scotia

The Province has a new plan for building healthcare facilities in Halifax Regional Municipality. Learn more about the plan and other healthcare infrastructure projects, including in Cape Breton Regional Municipality.

Do big thingsWork for Government

Explore the many Government of Nova Scotia public service job opportunities on our Do Big Things website.