Chignecto Isthmus

• N.S. premier disappointed court won’t decide who is responsible for Chignecto Isthmus

  Nova Scotia's premier says he’s disappointed the province's Court of Appeal has declined to say which level of government has responsibility for the land bridge to New Brunswick.

  Canada

  Jun 16
  
• Chignecto Isthmus case waste of Nova Scotia Court of Appeal’s time: federal lawyer

  A federal lawyer says Nova Scotia and New Brunswick’s legal attempt to determine who has jurisdictional responsibility is a “waste and abuse” of the court’s time.

  Canada

  May 21
  
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• Nova Scotia takes Ottawa to court, saying federal government must protect land link

  The Nova Scotia government argued in court today that Ottawa is responsible for infrastructure that protects the strip of land that links the province with New Brunswick.

  Canada

  May 20
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• Ottawa lands Chignecto Isthmus deal with Nova Scotia and New Brunswick

  Ottawa will contribute $325 million to the project, while the two provinces have committed to spend $162.5 million each.

  Canada

  Mar 20
• Nova Scotia Court of Appeal to hear arguments in Chignecto Isthmus funding dispute

  A dispute over who should pay the cost of protecting the narrow low-lying strip of land that links Nova Scotia and New Brunswick is before the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal.

  Canada

  Mar 11
• Ottawa threatens to pull funds for Chignecto Isthmus if N.B., N.S. don’t partner

  Federal cabinet ministers are threatening to pull an offer of $325 million to protect a vital land link between N.S. and N.B. unless the two provinces agree to share the costs.

  Environment

  Sep 17, 2024
• Acadian groups say Chignecto Isthmus should be designated national park

  Three organizations that represent Acadians in Atlantic Canada are proposing that the Chignecto Isthmus be turned into a national park.

  Environment

  May 29, 2024
• Nova Scotia premier wants equal treatment for isthmus after feds buy Quebec bridge

  Nova Scotia’s premier says the federal government’s criteria for funding important transportation links should be the same in every region of the country.

  Canada

  May 16, 2024
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• N.B. senator’s bill would require Ottawa to pay for Chignecto Isthmus project

  The bill would require Ottawa to fully finance a project aimed at strengthening the land link from climate change-related threats and raising a CN rail line.

  Politics

  Sep 20, 2023
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• N.B. community leaders happy to see Chignecto Isthmus funding application

  While some are happy to see progress, they say a sense of urgency is needed to protect the vulnerable area from powerful storms and sea level rise.

  Environment

  Jul 19, 2023