News releases from Speaker's Office (Page 1)
Portrait of First Female African Nova Scotia MLA
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Speaker's Office
A portrait of Yvonne Atwell, the first female African Nova Scotian to sit in the House of Assembly, was unveiled today, February 22, at Province House in Halifax.
First Session of the 64th General Assembly to Resume March 24
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Speaker's Office
The first session of the 64th general assembly will resume at 1 p.m., Thursday, March 24.
First Session of the 64th General Assembly Resumes Oct. 12
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Speaker's Office
The first session of the 64th General Assembly will resume at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 12 when the Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia delivers the speech from the throne.
Proposal for Hybrid Sitting of the House of Assembly
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Speaker's Office
All members of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly have been sent a proposal endorsed by the house Leaders of all three recognized parties providing for the upcoming sitting of the house to occur by means of hybrid proceedings, in which some members attend in person and others attend by videoconference. If the members agree, the house will meet in hybrid proceedings when the Third Session of the 63rd General Assembly opens on Tuesday, March 9. At that time, a motion will be put forward by the Government House leader to provide for modifications to the Rules and Forms of Procedure of the House of Assembly necessary for the conduct of hybrid proceedings.
Third Session of the 63rd General Assembly to Open March 9
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Speaker's Office
The second session of the 63rd General Assembly was prorogued on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020.
Second Session of the Sixty-Third General Assembly to be Prorogued Dec. 18
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Speaker's Office
The second session of the sixty-third general assembly will be prorogued at 9 a.m. on Friday, Dec.18.
Acting Clerk Retires, New Clerk Appointed
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Speaker's Office
Speaker of the House of Assembly Kevin Murphy announced today Nov. 5, that Annette Boucher, acting chief clerk of the House of Assembly is retiring and her last day at work will be Dec. 18.
Televised Committees Meetings to Provide Greater Transparency
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Speaker's Office
Starting today, Jan. 28, all standing committee meetings will be televised, making it easier for Nova Scotians to stay informed about the work the legislature is doing.
Second Session of the Sixty-Third General Assembly to Resume Feb. 20
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Speaker's Office
The second session of the 63rd general assembly will resume at 1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20.
Nova Scotia Schools to Receive Book Highlighting Provincial History
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Speaker's Office
Students across the province will soon be able to unlock a significant piece of Nova Scotia’s history through the donation of a new book on Province House in Halifax.
Conflict of Interest Commissioner Appointed
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Speaker's Office
Government has appointed former Chief Justice Joseph Kennedy as the province’s conflict of interest commissioner.
Committee Meetings to be Televised, FOIPOP Annual Report Released
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Speaker's Office / Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services
The House of Assembly will be televising all standing committees, including law amendments, following the upcoming sitting of the legislature, which begins Thursday, Sept. 26.
Second Session of the Sixty-Third General Assembly to Resume Sept. 26
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Speaker's Office
The second session of the 63rd general assembly will resume at 1 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 26.
MLA Biographies Now Online
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Speaker's Office
Biographies of every member of Nova Scotia’s legislative assembly since its founding are now online.
Acadian and Francophone Community Members Honoured
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Speaker's Office
Ten members of the Acadian and francophone community joined the Ordre de la Pléiade during a ceremony at Province House in Halifax today, May 8.
Des membres de la communauté acadienne et francophone sont honorés
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Speaker's Office
Dix membres de la communauté acadienne et francophone ont été reçus dans l'Ordre de la Pléiade lors d'une cérémonie qui a eu lieu à Province House, à Halifax, aujourd'hui 8 mai.
House of Assembly Tartan Unveiled for 200th Anniversary of Province House
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Speaker's Office
Speaker of the House of Assembly Kevin Murphy and Gaelic Affairs Minister Randy Delorey unveiled the Nova Scotia House of Assembly tartan today, April 5, at Province House in Halifax. The tartan was made to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Province House this year.
200th Anniversary of Province House Celebrated at Official Ceremony
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Speaker's Office
Lt.-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc, together with Premier Stephen McNeil and House of Assembly Speaker Kevin Murphy, commemorated the 200th anniversary of Province House in Halifax today, Feb. 11, during an official ceremony in the legislative chamber.
Nova Scotians Commemorate the 200th Anniversary of Province House
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Speaker's Office
On Feb. 11, Nova Scotia will celebrate the 200th anniversary of Province House in Halifax.
Second Session of the Sixty-Third General Assembly to Resume Feb. 28
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Speaker's Office
The second session of the 63rd general assembly will resume at 1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 28.