N.S government marks Ntl. Acadian Day with unveiling of French-language licence plate

HALIFAX – Nova Scotia is going to offer a French-language
licence plate to honour the province’s Acadian heritage.

Service Nova Scotia Minister John MacDonnell says they
received input from over 1,500 people on the plate design, which features the
Acadian flag.

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The new licence plate is expected to be available in January
and will be issued by request to passenger and light commercial vehicles up to
5,000 kilograms.

Standard registration costs will apply, in addition to a $50
fee, which will be collected initially and on registration renewals.

The provincial government says the $50 fee will go into a
fund that will be used to support the long-term development of the Acadian and
Francophone community.