Nova Scotia Legislature
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N.S. premier names African Nova Scotian woman to his cabinet in historic firstTwila Grosse made history today in becoming the first Black woman in Nova Scotia history appointed to the provincial cabinet.PoliticsSep 14, 2023
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Nova Scotia bill targets medical paperwork, aims to reduce number of sick notesA 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.HealthMar 21, 2023
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Nova Scotia finance minister defends spending process flagged by auditor generalNova Scotia's finance minister Allan Macmaster says he doesn't see the need for the provincial legislature to debate extra spending by provincial departments.CanadaDec 8, 2022
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Nova Scotia notes importance of helping ex-military members move to skilled tradesThe veterans affairs committee heard that many members of the military have unique skills the provincial economy needs as Nova Scotia's population grows.CanadaNov 16, 2022
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N.S. legislature committee unable to get cost estimate for hospital projectThe province has since June said the costs for the redevelopment of the hospital are likely significantly higher than $2 billion because of inflation.CanadaOct 5, 2022
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N.S. MLA who recently gave birth can sit virtually, but not before ‘bad message’ sentNova 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.PoliticsJul 26, 2022
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N.S. legislature opens emergency summer session to block pay raise for politiciansThe 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.CanadaJul 26, 2022
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Nova Scotia legislature moves to hybrid sitting following COVID 19 outbreakThe move comes nearly two weeks after the House of Assembly convened for its spring sitting on March 24 in Nova Scotia.CanadaApr 5, 2022
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COVID-19 exposure notification for Nova Scotia politicians rankles online criticsPoliticians 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.HealthMar 27, 2022
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Nova Scotians protest low wages, rising living costs as legislature’s spring sitting beginsDozens of people gathered outside the Nova Scotia legislature early Thursday afternoon to protest rising living costs, low wages and poverty in the province.CanadaMar 24, 2022
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