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Auditor general says Nova Scotia government needs to tighten its fraud controls – CP

Source: The Canadian Press Oct 4, 2017 HALIFAX _ Nova Scotia’s auditor general says the provincial government needs tighter controls on potential fraud by senior public officials who have access to taxpayers’ money. Michael Pickup’s report on the province’s finances released today says 88 per cent of public organizations in the province have not completed an assessment […]

by ahnationtalk on October 4, 2017258 Views

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The Mount appoints first Special Advisor to the President on Aboriginal Affairs

October 3, 2017 Patrick Small Legs-Nagge has been named Mount Saint Vincent University’s first Special Advisor to the President on Aboriginal Affairs. This is a new role at the Mount and one that will play an important part in supporting the success of Aboriginal learners and building meaningful relationships with the Aboriginal community – both […]

by ahnationtalk on October 3, 2017284 Views

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Mi’kmaq History Month at the Mount: A message from President Mary Bluechardt

October 03, 2017 Yesterday, members of the Mount community celebrated Treaty Day, which is held annually on October 1 to mark the beginning of Mi’kmaq History Month. The month, which was proclaimed in our province in 1993, promotes public awareness about Mi’kmaq culture and heritage for all citizens of Nova Scotia. A number of events […]

by pmnationtalk on October 3, 2017243 Views

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Halifax urged to tread carefully on ‘complex’ re-think of Cornwallis – CBC

Halifax council to embark on selecting panellists for how the city honours its founder Oct 03, 2017 Halifax council will embark on the delicate task of choosing the people who will rethink how the city honours its founder, a difficult process that will attempt to disentangle Edward Cornwallis’s actions from his historical context. Amid mounting […]

by ahnationtalk on October 3, 2017245 Views

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P.E.I. NDP excited by new federal leader – The Guardian

Provincial leader Mike Redmond and executive member Joe Byrne welcome Jagmeet Singh’s “unique presence” New Democrats in P.E.I. are celebrating the surprise first-ballot win of their new federal leader, Jagmeet Singh, this weekend. Joe Byrne, who is on the executive of the federal NDP, says while he was personally supporting Guy Caron for leadership, he […]

by ahnationtalk on October 3, 2017251 Views

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Jazz proudly supports future indigenous women in aviation

HALIFAX, Oct. 2, 2017  – Jazz Aviation LP (“Jazz”) announced today that two Jazz Aviation and Northern Lights Scholarships for Indigenous Women (“scholarship”) have been awarded at the Elsie MacGill Northern Lights Award Gala, held in Vaughan, Ontario, on September 30, 2017. Jazz, in cooperation with the Northern Lights Aero Foundation, and non-profit organization, Indspire, created two $5,000 scholarships to assist female […]

by pmnationtalk on October 3, 2017229 Views

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2017 Fall Reports of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development to the Parliament of Canada

Ottawa, 3 October 2017—In her reports tabled today in Parliament, Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development, Julie Gelfand, presents the results of four audits completed since last spring, along with her Commissioner’s Perspective and the annual report on environmental petitions. The first two reports, which focused on climate change, found that the government’s efforts to […]

by pmnationtalk on October 3, 2017298 Views

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BR NS Cornwallis Statue – CP

Source: The Canadian Press – Broadcast wire Oct 3, 2017 Halifax regional council is set to choose the people who will rethink how the city honours its founder. Councillors are expected today to nominate an expert panel on the commemoration of Edward Cornwallis. But a previously released staff report warns councillors that the panel could lose credibility […]

by ahnationtalk on October 3, 2017243 Views

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Treaty Day Celebrated – Government of NS

October 02, 2017 The importance of the treaty relationship with the Mi’kmaq and the achievements and leadership of elders and youth were celebrated on Treaty Day, today, Oct. 2. “Treaty Day is a time to reflect on the importance of our special relationship and engage in conversations about how to make it even stronger in […]

by pmnationtalk on October 3, 2017222 Views

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Minister Monsef launches Women’s History Month – Organizations are invited to apply for new funding totalling around $15M in support of women’s economic security

October 2, 2017 – Ottawa, ON – Status of Women Canada By investing in women’s economic security, the Government of Canada is honouring their immeasurable contributions throughout our country. That’s why the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women, kicked off Women’s History Month by inviting organizations across Canada to apply for new Government […]

by pmnationtalk on October 3, 2017220 Views

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