Nova Scotia Legislature

• Nova Scotia legislature returns for fall sitting amid early election speculation

  The early September return has added to speculation of a possible election call later this fall, but Premier Tim Houston will only say he’s excited about his legislative agenda.

  Politics

  Sep 5
  
• N.S. premier names African Nova Scotian woman to his cabinet in historic first

  Twila Grosse made history today in becoming the first Black woman in Nova Scotia history appointed to the provincial cabinet.

  Politics

  Sep 14, 2023
  
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• Nova Scotia bill targets medical paperwork, aims to reduce number of sick notes

  A provincial spokesperson said reducing the need for sick notes is expected to save 50,000 hours of physicians' time per year, freeing them up to focus on more important work.

  Health

  Mar 21, 2023
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• Nova Scotia finance minister defends spending process flagged by auditor general

  Nova Scotia's finance minister Allan Macmaster says he doesn't see the need for the provincial legislature to debate extra spending by provincial departments.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2022
• Nova Scotia notes importance of helping ex-military members move to skilled trades

  The veterans affairs committee heard that many members of the military have unique skills the provincial economy needs as Nova Scotia's population grows.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2022
• N.S. legislature committee unable to get cost estimate for hospital project

  The province has since June said the costs for the redevelopment of the hospital are likely significantly higher than $2 billion because of inflation.

  Canada

  Oct 5, 2022
• N.S. MLA who recently gave birth can sit virtually, but not before ‘bad message’ sent

  Nova Scotia MLA Kendra Coombes, who gave birth via C-section two weeks ago, will now be allowed to sit in the legislature virtually after members initially voted against it.

  Politics

  Jul 26, 2022
• N.S. legislature opens emergency summer session to block pay raise for politicians

  The legislature opened for an emergency session Tuesday to cancel the binding recommendations to increase MLA pay, made earlier this month by an independent review panel.

  Canada

  Jul 26, 2022
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• Nova Scotia legislature moves to hybrid sitting following COVID 19 outbreak

  The move comes nearly two weeks after the House of Assembly convened for its spring sitting on March 24 in Nova Scotia.

  Canada

  Apr 5, 2022
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• COVID-19 exposure notification for Nova Scotia politicians rankles online critics

  Politicians in Nova Scotia are facing a bit of a backlash after a warning was issued on the weekend about a potential COVID-19 exposure last week at the provincial legislature.

  Health

  Mar 27, 2022