News releases from Premier's Office (Page 1)

Les membres du Cabinet se sont rencontrés par téléconférence, aujourd'hui 2 avril, et ont convenu de demander au lieutenant-gouverneur de prolonger l'état d'urgence pendant deux semaines supplémentaires. L'ordonnance serait en vigueur du dimanche 5 avril à midi au dimanche 19 avril à midi.

Cabinet met today, April 2, by teleconference and agreed to ask the lieutenant governor to extend the state of emergency for another two weeks. The order would take effect at noon Sunday, April 5 and extend to noon, April 19.

Candace Thomas has been appointed the new deputy minister of Justice, replacing Karen Hudson who retires on April 30. Ms. Thomas will also serve as deputy minister of the new Office of Social Innovation and Integrative Approaches, established in the 2020-21 budget.

Aujourd'hui 22 mars, la Nouvelle-Écosse a déclaré un état d'urgence provincial pour contribuer à réduire la propagation de la COVID-19. Les gens de la Nouvelle-Écosse ne doivent pas sortir de la province et doivent seulement quitter leur logement pour obtenir des articles et services essentiels.

Today, March 22, Nova Scotia declared a provincial state of emergency to help contain the spread of COVID-19. Nova Scotians should not leave the province and only leave home for essential items and services.

Les employés de la fonction publique qui ont voyagé à l'extérieur du Canada, y compris aux États-Unis, devront se mettre en auto-isolement à leur retour. Le gouvernement a imposé ces nouvelles mesures aujourd'hui 13 mars afin de réduire la propagation du nouveau coronavirus (COVID-19) dans la province.

Public sector employees who travel outside of Canada, including the United States, will be required to self-isolate upon their return. Government introduced the travel protocols today, March 13, to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the province.

Government is squarely focused on helping those Nova Scotians who need it most.

All Nova Scotians deserve the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential. Social enterprises across the province are helping adults with diverse abilities reach that full potential through programming and employment opportunities.

Corridor Community Options, in Enfield, will soon have a new, larger, more accessible building, allowing more people with diverse abilities to participate in specialized day programs.

All Nova Scotians deserve to see benefits from the province’s growing economy and the collective effort to get government’s finances in order.

Adopting new technology and approaches will help Nova Scotia’s forestry sector become a more competitive and sustainable sector. Government is launching the Forestry Innovation Rebate Program today, Feb. 19, for forestry companies that invest in their operations to grow, diversify and increase competitiveness in global markets.

Premier Stephen McNeil announced today, Feb. 6, that byelections will be held in the constituencies of Truro-Bible Hill-Millbrook-Salmon River and Cape Breton Centre on Tuesday, March 10.

Forestry contractors affected by the closure of the Northern Pulp mill can apply for short-term repayable financing, starting Tuesday, Feb. 4.

The province is seeking nominations for the 2020 Medal of Bravery.

As Nova Scotia’s economy continues to grow, government is committed to ensuring all workers can get ahead. That is why, on April 1, Nova Scotia’s minimum wage rate will increase by $1 an hour, to $12.55 per hour.

Government is working with credit unions to offer short-term repayable financing for forestry contractors affected by the pending closure of the Northern Pulp mill.

Dr. Kevin Orrell has been appointed deputy minister of the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness.

A confidential, toll-free line is now open to help anyone in need of emotional support as a result of the pending closure of the Northern Pulp mill. Government is partnering with Morneau Shepell to deliver the service.

Workers and business owners affected by the announced closure of Northern Pulp will have access to information that will help them make decisions about their future.