Pieridae has been working for years on a proposal to pipe natural gas from Alberta to Goldboro, where it would […] The Nova Scotia strategy also includes adding more renewable energy to the electricity system and, ... Iain Rankin, provincial Minister of Lands and Forests, also attended. Happy # EarthDay2021 Thinking about buying an e-bike, like the ones Premier Rankin and Minister Irving are riding here? Sydney is a community on the east coast of Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, Canada within the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.Sydney was founded in 1785 by the British, was incorporated as a city in 1904, and dissolved on 1 August 1995, when it was amalgamated into the regional municipality. Sample letter is available to send. Iain Rankin is the new Liberal leader and will be sworn in as Nova Scotia’s 29th Premier. Media Events. Minister of Environment and Climate Change. By Nova Scotia Advocate, Thursday, March 18, 2021, 11:40 am. Nova Scotia Minister of Energy and Mines " Nova Scotia has one of the best natural resources in the world for tidal energy and provides the infrastructure and support for … Advocates of sustainable development have been striving to eliminate these types of trade-offs for decades. HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's environment minister says Northern Pulp is withdrawing its request for a judicial review of a government decision that led … Atlantic Environment Ministers Discuss Climate Change and other Regional Issues WOLFVILLE, NS – The Council of Atlantic Environment Ministers met to discuss regional cooperation on important issues at a meeting in Wolfville, June 5-6, 2008. From the Info-machine ... Partnership established between Government of Canada and the Nova Scotia Mental Health Court OTTAWA, May 4, 2017 /CNW/ - A new initiative announced today by The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of … ABOUT You're invited to the Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture and Nova Scotia Seafarmers Digital Series! HALIFAX—Nova Scotia’s Liberals named a youthful former cabinet minister and self−described agent of generational change to take the helm as they voted Saturday for Iain Rankin to … Environment and Climate Change Minister Keith Irving said the public has a huge stake in the matter, given that Nova Scotia is a coastal province. A cabinet shuffle prevented Minister Rankin from implementing the PPP program and subsequent Environment Ministers have shown little interest in implementing such a program. He was employed with the Department of Natural Resources for many years and was the Deputy CAO for the Municipality of the District of Digby. “The conversion dramatically improves the wastewater project among many other important elements of […] Premier Rankin will meet (virtually) with the Council of Atlantic Premiers . Pinsonnault-Flinn purchased a property in 1999 and soon afterwards learned that the property was severely contaminated. A copy will be sent to Environment Minister Catherine McKenna, and of course, to the Prime Minister. Poisoning the trees and ground water of Nova Scotians with glyphosate is dangerous to all living creatures. Open letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin … New Environment Minister for Nova Scotia Andrew Younger, MLA (BSc’98, BJ (King’s)’99) was recently sworn in as Environment Minister for the province of Nova Scotia. The series draws on regional and international perspectives to advance the latest thinking in market development, environmental stewardship and climate change, and business readiness Congratulations on being named as the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change. Canada bans assault-style guns after Nova Scotia rampage. Francis worked in a variety of senior public service positions, including director and chief executive officer of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission from 1999 to 2006, and she was the first female provincial ombudsman from 2000 to 2003. 5:00 PM. A candidate who ran on generational and climate change has won the race to become the next premier of the East Coast Province of Nova Scotia. Government of Nova Scotia | 28,285 followers on LinkedIn. Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil has tapped the Liberal caucus chair to join his cabinet in the key post of environment minister. 1:00 PM. The authority under which the decision is made is under the Environment Act, SNS 1994-95, c 1. Updated: Jan 18, 2019 at 1:33 p.m. Updated: Jan 18, 2019 at 1:33 p.m. Mayann Francis, the first Black lieutenant-governor of Nova Scotia, was born at Sydney, NS. – Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change “Nova Scotians and all Canadians share a deep love of nature and want to see it protected. She takes over from acting minister Randy Delorey (who replaced Andrew Younger in November). The future of Nova Scotia’s moderate livelihood fisheries. proceeding in the Nova Scotia Supreme Court will be livestreamed on the Courts of Nova Scotia website on Tuesday, Feb. 18, and Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020: SH-487834 Sipekne’katik v. Alton Natural Gas, Nova Scotia (Minister of Environment) This is an appeal under Section 138 of the Nova Scotia Environment Act. Several European countries have banned glyphosate after a 2015 report by the World Health Organization’s cancer agency. As Minister of Environment and Climate Change, you will lead in implementing the whole-of-government plan for climate action, a cleaner environment and a sustainable economy. Today, Earth Day, the Rankin government announced intentions to designate 61 more wilderness areas, nature reserves and provincial parks across the province The province will be consulting with Nova Scotians on these proposed sites. A cabinet shuffle prevented Minister Rankin from implementing the PPP program and subsequent Environment Ministers have shown little interest in implementing such a program. ... Deputy Minister, Nova Scotia Dept.of Environment. Phone: 902-424-3600 Email: climatechange@novascotia.ca To read a related decision, go to Ogden Martin Systems of Nova Scotia Ltd. v. Nova Scotia (Minister of the Environment), 1995 CanLII 4492 (NS SC). HALIFAX – Nova Scotia’s environment minister says he’s “seriously considering” enacting a province-wide ban on plastic shopping bags — a move that would make it the first province to do so. The Honourable Keith Colwell is Nova Scotia’s Minister of Agriculture and Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture. We also help protect consumers and make it easier for people to interact with government programs and services. Attached to this Notice is a copy of the decision. The Honourable Gordon Wilson was first elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly as MLA for Clare-Digby in 2013 and was re-elected in 2017. Rankin has named Irving as environment minister. Iain Rankin said he was looking at all options to reduce the use of so-called film plastics, including an outright ban or fee on […] A 60-day, online consultation will launch soon, and Nova Scotians will be notified. Northern Pulp has proposed a plan to the Nova Scotia Environment Department that company officials say will “remodel” the beleaguered and closed mill in Pictou County. Urgent Action requested: Please see our What’s Happening page re our letter Writing Campaign to the Minister of Environment Irving to adopt the Water Regulations to protect the French River Watershed from Gold Mining. In 2018, he was appointed as Minister of Lands and Forestry. Premier Province of Nova Scotia Via Email Re: ACC Request for Equitable Competitive Environment for All Nova Scotia Businesses Dear Mr. Premier, We are writing today to express our membership’s objection to your government’s proposed amendments to Chapter 18 of the Municipal Government Act Respecting Cape Breton Regional Municipality. Executive Assistant A Nova Scotia native who moved to Lebanon at the age of two, she returned to the province nine years later to escape civil war, according to her official biography. Congratulations on your appointment as Minister of the Environment as well as Fisheries and Aquaculture. Kjipuktuk (Halifax) – After 23 days Jacob Fillmore is ending his hunger strike in support of a temporary clearcutting moratorium on Nova Scotia Crown lands. Nova Scotia is Canada's second-smallest province in area, after Prince Edward Island.The province's mainland is the Nova Scotia peninsula, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and including numerous bays and estuaries.Nowhere in Nova Scotia is more than 67 km (42 mi) from the ocean. Bernard Miller. HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil has tapped the Liberal caucus chair to join his cabinet in the key post of environment minister. Halifax MLA and Labour Minister Labi Kousoulis was second with 47.59%t. Nova Scotia Provincial Literacy Strategy. Given the complex environmental issues affecting this province, and the globe, she’s got a lot of work ahead of her. Tomorrow coyotes throughout the Province of Nova Scotia will be snared and trapped in a government-sponsored bounty spree. Iain Rankin, who won the provincial Liberal Party leadership in a virtual convention earlier this month, was sworn in … April 27: Nova Scotia goes into 'circuit-breaker' lock down as province reports over 400 active cases As Nova Scotia continues breaking case-number records, the province is announcing a sweeping shutdown that will include schools, shopping malls, retail, … The Honourable Keith Irving, Minister of Environment.. Business Address: Nova Scotia Environment PO Box 442 Halifax, NS B3J 2P8 Phone: 902-424-3736 Fax: (902) 424-1599 Email: minister.environment @ novascotia. Premier Rankin will attend (virtually) the Round Table on Environment and Sustainable Prosperity hosted by Hon. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is vowing to push for stricter gun legislation after a mass shooting in Nova Scotia killed 23, including a police officer. Nova Scotia is committed to bold action on climate change, the protection and preservation of our land and waterways, and a cleaner economy that creates jobs, supports a healthy environment, and benefits all Nova Scotians. Learn more Parks and Protected Areas Plan Our Parks and Protected Areas: A Plan for Nova Scotia will ensure that important natural areas across the province continue to thrive. Nova Scotia has a new Biodiversity Act (the "Act") that will give the Minister of Lands and Forestry (the "Minister") the power to, among other things, create Biodiversity Management Zones (a "BMZ") for the purpose of the conservation or sustainable use of specified biodiversity values. Federal legislation designed to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 will be felt strongly in Nova Scotia. Canada. Find historic or legislative current documents, videos and audio files. The rebate program for electronic vehicles and Ebikes is just one of the ways Nova Scotia is committed to bold action on climate change, creating a cleaner economy that creates jobs supports a healthy environment and benefits all Nova Scotians. HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's environment minister says Northern Pulp is withdrawing its request for a judicial review of a government decision that led to the mill's closure in December 2019. She was admitted to the Nova Scotia Bar in 1986. The Environment Department says Bear Head LNG Corp. must address 32 terms and conditions to control greenhouse-gas emissions and to reduce impacts on wildlife, water and wetlands at the site near [Read more] HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's environment minister says Northern Pulp is withdrawing its request for a judicial review of a government decision that led … Please send a message to the Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development Derek Mombourquette and ask him to provide adequate funding that will ensure that all early childhood educators in Nova Scotia receive equal compensation. AND WHEREAS the Parliament of Canada and the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia both have enacted legislation in respect of the transportation of dangerous goods; Environment minister says Nova Scotia won’t issue plastic bag ban. Later that month, Nova Scotia’s environment minister Gordon Wilson says the government needs more information than the focus report provided, again withholding approval on a new facility. HALIFAX — Former federal cabinet minister Scott Brison has been tapped to head a new body that will advise Nova Scotia's Liberal government on the economy. Deputy Minister, Community Services at Government of Nova Scotia Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada 391 connections. The province is investing $3.2 million in more direct support for students and more support for teachers to strengthen literacy learning in all subjects and grades, every day. These 90-minute events explore unique topics that impact the fisheries and aquaculture industry. Nova Scotia has a new government. Francis Campbell (fcampbell@herald.ca) Published: Jan 17, 2019 at 8:25 p.m. In the event the bill is passed (it is currently in its second reading) it will further impact Nova Scotian emitters already subject to … Rankin was first elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly as MLA for Timberlea-Prospect in 2013 and was re-elected in 2017. Premier Names former Forest Tech. Environment and Climate Change Canada informs Canadians about protecting and conserving our natural heritage, and ensuring a clean, safe and sustainable environment for present and future generations. Julie Towers, Chair of the Innovation Hub, is the Deputy Minister of Nova Scotia Department of Lands and Forestry. Beyond this promise, a spokesman for parent company Paper Excellence Canada offers only a few details. The provincial literacy strategy will ensure young Nova Scotians have the literacy skills to thrive in school and beyond. Today, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for South Shore-St. Margarets, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Zach Churchill, Nova Scotia’s Minister of Health and Wellness, announced funding for seven projects that will … She sat in Kentville since 2017, in Truro from 2011 to 2017, and in Amherst from 2009 to 2011. Update Thursday, April 1, 2021 - The Biodiversity Act (Bill#4) passed its 3rd reading. An extension to the Boat Harbour Act and construction of a modern wastewater treatment facility at Northern Pulp are vital to achieving this while preserving Nova Scotian jobs. The proposed local sites for consultation include expansions […] The Minister’s statements show that a trade-off existed, in his mind, between “people” and the “environment”. “This is […] Andrew Vaughan/The Canadian Press. Environment Nova Scotia lands and forestry minister ducks meeting with hunger striker. Nova Scotia Department of Environment Minister, thank you for the opportunity to meet with you this afternoon. Premier Rankin will attend (virtually) the Round Table on Environment and Sustainable Prosperity hosted by Hon. Select dealings with Nova Scotia Environment (NSE) Soil & Water Conservation Society of Metro Halifax ... We donated synoptic studies we carried out especially for the honourable minister easily worth over $50,000 on a prior written request from the Minister. Diab, a lawyer and business owner, was appointed Nova Scotia’s first female justice minister after winning office in October 2013 in a Halifax-area riding. Updated: Jan 18, 2019 at 1:33 p.m. A shopper heads out of the Mumford Road Sobeys on Thursday. Nova Scotia's energy minister says he's concerned about the spill of thousands of litres of drilling fluids off the province's coast but remains committed to growing the oil and gas industry. Environment minister says Nova Scotia won’t issue plastic bag ban. WHEREAS the Federal Minister and Provincial Minister are of the opinion that a program for the enhancement of safety in the transportation of dangerous goods is a matter of continuing public concern;. This includes exceeding current 2030 targets and developing a plan to achieve a net-zero emissions economy by 2050. Keith Irving, Minister of Environment and Climate Change. With the program’s regulations now coming into effect, the impact of this program will be felt intensely within the Nova Scotia business community and in particular the energy sector. Nova Scotia Environment Minister, Margaret Miller and the McNeil Government VisionMax contains glyphosate. Given the complex environmental issues affecting this province, and the globe, she’s got a lot of work ahead of her. Premier King, in my opinion, changed the minister at the Department of Environment for one simple reason: he needed a bully. There are three newcomers to the cabinet table: Keith Irving, MLA for Kings South, was appointed Minister of Environment and Climate Change. The killing, euphemistically called "a pelt incentive plan," will pay $20 per coyote pelt with the intent of reducing Nova Scotia's coyote population in half.Paradoxically, the number of coyotes that live in the Province is unknown. Mark Parent, Nova Scotia Minister of Environment, hosted George Webster, Prince Edward Island’s Keith Irving, Minister of Environment and Climate Change. The East Hants MLA spoke with The Coast just days after being named Nova Scotia’s new environment minister. Family and friends of the 22 victims of the April 2020 mass shooting in rural Nova Scotia mark the one-year anniversary in Bible Hill, N.S., on Sunday, April 18, 2021. It is assumed that under Premier Rankin’s leadership, a PPP program will eventually be implemented in Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia is a province rich in resources, both environmental and cultural or historical, and, as such, has set forth a number of policies and acts in order to protect these assets. Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with Iain Rankin, the new leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party and the next premier of the province. It is assumed that under Premier Rankin’s leadership, a PPP program will eventually be implemented in Nova Scotia. HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s Environment Department has granted an 18-month extension for construction to begin on Canada’s first spaceport. The Biodiversity Act, Bill #4 is under attack once again from Forests Nova Scotia (the forestry industry’s lobby group) and others. He has served as the Minister of Environment and Minister of Lands and Forestry. Media Events. See if … The Prime Minister congratulated Mr. Rankin on his successful leadership campaign and offered support as he transitions into his new role during this unprecedented time. … In Minister Irving’s Mandate Letter, Premier Rankin said, “As Minister of Environment and Climate Change you are tasked with making choices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve Nova Scotia’s resiliency to climate change, and reduce our environmental footprint.” The Honourable Zach Churchill, Nova Scotia's Minister of Health and Wellness. Updated: Jan 18, 2019 at 1:33 p.m. He was born on a farm in New Brunswick, land his family had worked since the early 1700s. Nova Scotia's new regulations around contaminated sites now in effect. Environment; Tech. The Honourable Zach Churchill, Nova Scotia's Minister of Health and Wellness. Premier Rankin will meet (virtually) with the Council of Atlantic Premiers . The race to replace Premier Stephen McNeil as leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal party got a little more competitive Thursday after recently resigned health minister Randy Delorey announced a run. Hot spot in Nova Scotia: 8.0 °C 46.4 °F Nappan AAFC Cold spot in Nova Scotia : -1.6 ° C 29.1 ° F North East Margaree Hot spot in Canada : 20.1 ° C 68.2 ° F Goderich, ON Francis Campbell (fcampbell@herald.ca) Published: Jan 17, 2019 at 8:25 p.m. Administrative Assistant to the Associate Deputy Minister PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA ... learn and work to their highest potential. Wilson says scientific evidence of the potential impact is unsatisfactory, and the project will require an environmental assessment report. Hot spot in Nova Scotia: 8.0 °C 46.4 °F Nappan AAFC Cold spot in Nova Scotia : -1.6 ° C 29.1 ° F North East Margaree Hot spot in Canada : 20.1 ° C 68.2 ° F Goderich, ON Nova Scotia's Liberal party named a youthful former cabinet minister and self-described agent of generational change to take the provincial helm on Saturday as they voted for Iain Rankin to become party leader and the province's next premier.. Rankin, 37, edged out two of his fellow former cabinet ministers in the three-man race to succeed Premier Stephen McNeil, whose retirement … Search Advanced Search - Ryan Taplin A A. HALIFAX, N.S. Easy 1-Click Apply (THE GOVERNMENT OF NOVA SCOTIA) Administrative Assistant to the Associate Deputy Minister job in Halifax, NS. Tech News; Tech Products & Reviews ... Minister Justin Trudeau says help is on the way to Ontario and Nova Scotia already and discussions are underway with Alberta. Nova Scotia’s Minister of Agriculture, the Honourable Keith Colwell. Minister of Environment. In 2015, Younger was removed from cabinet and the Liberal caucus after invoking parliamentary privilege in a personal legal preceding. Minister Jameson wouldn’t say the things in the legislature that Myers would, and thus the backroom wanted a change, and Premier King delivered. This case was heard in the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia.Ms. Focus on world-class experiences Tourism Nova Scotia leads tourism experience development and industry development through a “world-class” lens to support attracting first-time visitors to the province.

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