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More help for health care expected as Nova Scotia’s spring budget reintroduced – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Sep 26, 2017 HALIFAX _ Nova Scotia’s health care system is expected to get a boost today as the Liberal government reintroduces a budget that was shelved because of the May 30 provincial election campaign. In its throne speech last week, the government acknowledged a need for better access to primary care, along […]
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Speech: Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce – The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of International Trade
September 24, 2017 – Fredericton, New Brunswick Check against delivery. This speech has been translated in accordance with the Government of Canada’s official languages policy and edited for posting and distribution in accordance with its communications policy. Thank you for that very warm welcome. It’s a great pleasure to be here. I want to thank Perrin, the […]
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First Session of the 63rd General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature Speech from the Throne
The following is the Speech from the Throne read today, Sept. 21, 2017, by Lt.-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc at the opening of the first session of the 63rd General Assembly of Nova Scotia: Before I begin I would like to honour those who have passed since our last Speech from the Throne. Those who contributed […]
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Abegweit First Nation chief says Canada has to reconcile its past – The Guardian
While Canada is considered one of the greatest countries in the world, it’s important to remember it’s far from perfect, and success often depends on the lens from which it is viewed, said the chief of the Abegweit First Nation. Brian Francis, who spoke to a crowd of about 30 people plus delegates Wednesday night […]
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Nova Scotia to kick off fall legislative sitting with throne speech – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Sep 21, 2017 HALIFAX _ Nova Scotia will begin its fall session today with a speech from the throne that’s expected to include plans on how it will roll out new cyberbullying legislation. Premier Stephen McNeil is signalling his government will move cautiously on the legislation as it prepares its agenda for the […]
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Applications Now Open for Agencies, Boards and Commissions – Government of NS
September 20, 2017 Nova Scotians from all parts of the province are needed to serve on the province’s 155 agencies, boards and commissions. Applications are now being accepted through a new online application system. All Nova Scotia residents are eligible to apply for these volunteer positions. Nova Scotians can apply to serve on a variety […]
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2017 Vancouver Walk for Reconciliation Offers Multiple Media Opportunities
Media Advisory 2017 Vancouver Walk for Reconciliation Offers Multiple Media Opportunities Vancouver, BC, September 18, 2017 – On Sunday September 24, 2017, tens of thousands of Indigenous Peoples and Canadians from all backgrounds will come together in Vancouver and take a step on the road to reconciliation. “It is our hope that the Walk for […]
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Democracy Cookbook: Why focus on provincial politics? – The Telegram
Studying Canadian democracy without an eye to provincial politics is like trying to understand the Atlantic Ocean from a floatplane: the view is interesting, but you miss most of the elements that give it life. Look closely and you will see its strongest undercurrents, its contours, its depths, and its most colourful characters. Like the […]
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NDP leader in Newfoundland and Labrador stepping down – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Sep 19, 2017 ST. JOHN’S, N.L. _ Newfoundland and Labrador’s NDP leader is stepping down after taking the helm of the legislature’s third-place party in 2015. Earle McCurdy said Tuesday he’ll resign at the end of this month. His decision to quit means both the opposition New Democrats and Progressive Conservatives must go […]
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Speech from the Throne to be Broadcast Live – Government of NS
September 18, 2017 Lt.-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc will resume the first session of the 63rd general assembly of the Nova Scotia legislature Thursday, Sept. 21, by reading the speech from the throne. The speech will be televised live and will be available online. Legislative Television will broadcast the ceremony on Eastlink Digital Cable channel 95 […]
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