Nova Scotia News

1. Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia launch regional assessment to support future decisions on offshore wind projects in the province

   Harnessing the power of wind can help deliver clean, affordable electricity to our homes and businesses, create jobs and local economic growth, and fight climate change for generations to come. Now is the time to secure that strong, healthy future for Canadians.

2. Canada, Nova Scotia and Inverness County invest in new wastewater treatment facility and water distribution systems upgrades

   Inverness, Nova Scotia, March, 17, 2023—Today, Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton–Canso; the Honourable Allan MacMaster, Deputy Premier of Nova Scotia and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Inverness; and Bonny MacIsaac, Warden of the Municipality of the County of Inverness, announced a combined investment of more than $24 million to upgrade water and wastewater infrastructure in Inverness.

3. Canada and Nova Scotia invest in water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades in Region of Queens Municipality

   Region of Queens Municipality, Nova Scotia, March 13, 2023—Today, Lena Metlege Diab, Member of Parliament for Halifax West, the Honourable Kim Masland, Minister of Public Works, and Her Worship Darlene Norman, Mayor of the Region of Queens Municipality, announced more than $2.6 million in joint funding for water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades in the Region of Queens Municipality.

4. Upgraded wastewater and active transportation infrastructure to benefit residents of Town of Lunenburg and Municipality of the District of Lunenburg

   Cookville, Nova Scotia, March 13, 2023— Today, Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings—Hants, the Honourable Susan Corkum-Greek, Minister of Economic Development and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Lunenburg, Her Worship Carolyn Bolivar-Getson, Mayor of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg, and His Worship Matt Risser, Mayor of the Town of Lunenburg, announced a combined investment of more than $28.8 million to upgrade wastewater and active transportation infrastructure in the Town of Lunenburg and the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg.

5. Upgraded wastewater and active transportation infrastructure to benefit residents of Town of Lunenburg and the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg

   The Government of Canada is investing $11,531,139 through the Green Infrastructure Stream and the Rural and Northern Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program to support two wastewater infrastructure projects and one active transportation infrastructure project in the Town of Lunenburg and the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg.

6. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Cookville

   Cookville, Nova Scotia, March 10, 2023—Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Kody Blois, Member of Parliament Kings—Hants, the Honourable Susan Corkum-Greek, Minister of Economic Development and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Lunenburg, Her Worship Carolyn Bolivar-Getson, Mayor of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg, and His Worship Matt Risser, Mayor of the Town of Lunenburg.

7. CBSA investigation leads to firearms and weapons charges 

   CBSA investigation leads to firearms and weapons charges

8. Canada, Nova Scotia and Stewiacke invest in improved water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure

   Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, Larry Harrison, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley, and His Worship George Lloy, Mayor of the Town of Stewiacke, announced more than $6.2 million in joint funding to improve the Town’s water and wastewater infrastructure.

9. Rural communities in Eastern Nova Scotia to benefit from accessible public transit 

   Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia, February 28, 2023—Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, Kent Smith, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Eastern Shore, and Cathy Deagle Gammon, Member of the Board of Directors of MusGo Rider Valley-Sheet Harbour Cooperative Ltd., announced joint funding of $103,625 to purchase a wheelchair accessible vehicle to service the communities of East Ship Harbour to Ecum Secum and the Musquodoboit Valley region.

10. CBSA and RCMP lay charges in 3D firearm investigation

    CBSA and RCMP lay charges in 3D firearm investigation

11. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Sheet Harbour

    Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia, February 27, 2023—Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, Kent Smith, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Eastern Shore, and Cathy Deagle Gammon, Member of the Board of Directors, MusGo Rider Valley-Sheet Harbour Cooperative Ltd.

12. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Springhill

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings—Hants, the Honourable Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Cumberland South, and His Worship Murray Scott, Mayor of the Municipality of the County of Cumberland.

13. POSTPONED: Government of Canada to announce support for Seniors Centre upgrades in Halifax  

    POSTPONED: Government of Canada to announce support for Seniors Centre upgrades in Halifax

14. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Porters Lake

    Porters Lake, Nova Scotia, February 21, 2023—Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Sackville–Preston–Chezzetcook, Kent Smith, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Eastern Shore, and Lisa Privett, Chairperson of the MusGo Rider Cooperative Ltd.

15. Rural communities along Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore to benefit from improved public transit infrastructure

    Porters Lake, Nova Scotia, February 22, 2023—Today, Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Sackville–Preston–Chezzetcook, Kent Smith, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Eastern Shore, and Lisa Privett, Chairperson of MusGo Rider Cooperative Ltd., announced joint funding of $385,898 to purchase two vehicles, one fully electric and the other a hybrid, as well as build a heated garage with charging infrastructure.

16. Government of Canada announces funding for project in support of African Nova Scotian communities

    In Canada, we all deserve to live in a society that is diverse and inclusive. For Black Canadians, it is important to acknowledge that they have faced—and continue to face—discrimination, inequalities and systemic barriers, which prevent them from fully participating in society. Through the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative, the Government of Canada is taking meaningful steps to address the significant and unique challenges Black communities face in Canada by investing in Black-led, Black-focused and Black-serving organizations, initiatives and community spaces.

17. Canada and Nova Scotia invests in housing retrofits in Cape Breton

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, February 15, 2023— Today, Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton-Canso, Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Sydney-Victoria, and the Honourable Brian Comer, Minister Responsible for the Office of Mental Health and Addictions, announced a combined investment of $8 million to support energy efficiency upgrades to more than 200 public housing properties in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.

18. Pictou County residents to benefit from improved public transit infrastructure

    New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, February 11, 2023—Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, the Honourable Tim Houston, Premier of Nova Scotia, Her Worship Nancy Dicks, Mayor of the Town of New Glasgow and Chairperson of the Pictou County Transit Authority and His Worship Danny MacGillivray, Mayor of the Town of Stellarton, announced joint funding of $593,931 for Pictou County Transit’s fixed-route transit system, which provides public transit service in New Glasgow and Stellarton, Nova Scotia.

19.  Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement for Pictou County

    New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, February 10, 2023—Members of the media are invited to a rural public transit infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, the Honourable Tim Houston, Premier of Nova Scotia, Her Worship Nancy Dicks, Mayor of the Town of New Glasgow and Chairperson of the Pictou County Transit Authority, and His Worship Danny MacGillivray, Mayor of the Town of Stellarton.

20. Kings County residents to benefit from enhanced public transit options

    Today, Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings—Hants, the Honourable John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for Nova Scotia, and Christopher Goddard, Chair of the Kings Point to Point Transit Society, announced joint funding of up to $416,000 to improve public transit in Kings County.

21. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Kentville

    Members of the media are invited to attend an infrastructure event with Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants, the Honourable John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for Nova Scotia, and Christopher Goddard, Chair of the Kings Point to Point Transit Society.

22. Canada invests in a new energy-efficient creative hub in Wolfville

    Today, Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings—Hants, Melissa Sheehy-Richard, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Hants West, Her Worship Wendy Donovan, Mayor of the Town of Wolfville, His Worship Peter Muttart, Mayor of the Municipality of Kings County, Michael Howell, Executive Director of Devour! Studios and Lia Rinaldo, Managing Director of Devour! Studios, announced joint funding of more than $5.86 million for the Slow Motion Food Film Society’s new creative hub -Devour! Studios in Wolfville.

23. Port Hawkesbury residents to benefit from improved water supply and distribution infrastructure 

    Today, Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton—Canso, the Honourable Allan MacMaster, Deputy Premier of Nova Scotia, and Brenda Chisholm Beaton, Mayor of Port Hawkesbury, announced $3.3 million in joint funding to upgrade the Town’s water supply and distribution infrastructure.

24. The Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia invest in accessible and affordable transit options for Pictou County residents

    Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, the Honourable Pat Dunn, Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Pictou Centre, Her Worship Nancy Dicks, Mayor of the Town of New Glasgow, and Danny MacGillivray, Executive Director of Central Highlands Association of the Disabled, announced joint funding of up to $869,650 to enable the Central Highlands Association of the Disabled (CHAD), a non-profit organization in Pictou County, to purchase five new vehicles.

25. Media Advisory: Rural public transit infrastructure Announcement in Stellarton

    Members of the media are invited to a rural public transit infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, the Honourable Pat Dunn, Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Pictou Centre, Her Worship Nancy Dicks, Mayor of the Town of New Glasgow, and Danny MacGillivray, Executive Director of the Central Highlands Association of the Disabled (CHAD).

26. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Port Hawkesbury

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton—Canso, the Honourable Allan MacMaster, Deputy Premier of Nova Scotia, and Brenda Chisholm Beaton, Mayor of Port Hawkesbury.

27. Protecting residents and nature through improvements to Wolfville’s wastewater treatment plant 

    Today, Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings—Hants, Melissa Sheehy-Richard, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Hants West, and Her Worship Wendy Donovan, Mayor of the Town of Wolfville, announced $6 million in joint funding for upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant in Wolfville.

28. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Wolfville

    Members of the media are invited to a wastewater infrastructure announcement with Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, the Honourable John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and Her Worship Wendy Donovan, Mayor of the Town of Wolfville.

29. Canada invests in new accessible vehicles for the Strait Area Transit Co-operative

    Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, January 9, 2023—Today, Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton—Canso, the Honourable Allan MacMaster, Deputy Premier of Nova Scotia, and Amber Carrigan, Executive Director of the Strait Area Transit Co-operative, announced joint funding of $499,812 for the purchase of three new vehicles for the Co-operative.

30. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Port Hawkesbury

    Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, January 6, 2023—Members of the media are invited to a rural public transit infrastructure announcement with the Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton—Canso; the Honourable Allan MacMaster, Deputy Premier of Nova Scotia, and Amber Carrigan, Executive Director of the Strait Area Transit Co-operative.

31. Kings County residents to benefit from improved water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure

    Village of Canning, Nova Scotia, December 22, 2022—Today, Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings—Hants, the Honourable John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, His Worship Peter Muttart, Mayor of the Municipality of the County of Kings, and Angela Cruickshank, Commission Chair for the Village of Canning, announced more than $10.5 million joint funding for two wastewater and stormwater infrastructure projects.

32. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Kings County

    Members of the media are invited to attend a wastewater infrastructure announcement with Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings—Hants, the Honourable John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; His Worship Peter Muttart, Mayor of the Municipality of the County of Kings; and Angela Cruickshank, Commission Chair for the Village of Canning.

33. Canada invests in active transportation in Meteghan

    Municipality of Clare, Nova Scotia, December 21, 2022—Today, Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings—Hants announced a federal investment of $995,558 to improve approximately 4 km of sidewalks in Meteghan.

34. Canada invests in active transportation across Nova Scotia

    Municipality of the District of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, December 20, 2022—Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, announced a federal investment of more than $149,000 to support three active transportation projects in Nova Scotia.

35. New vehicles and bus shelters for the United Way Cape Breton to provide transit options for rural areas

    Today, Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Sydney—Victoria, Her Worship Amanda McDougall, Mayor of Cape Breton Regional Municipality, and Lynne McCarron, Executive Director of United Way Cape Breton, announced joint funding of more than $1.3 million to connect Transit Cape Breton’s services to underserved rural areas across the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM).

36. Energy and accessibility upgrades at the North Sydney Community Food Bank will benefit the community’s most vulnerable residents

    North Sydney, Nova Scotia, December 19, 2022— Today, Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Sydney—Victoria, and Lawrence Thomas Shebib, Executive Director of the North Sydney Food Bank Society, announced over $1 million in federal funding for energy and accessibility improvements to the North Sydney Community Food Bank and neighbouring gymnasium.

37. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in North Sydney

    Members of the media are invited to join an infrastructure announcement with Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Sydney—Victoria, and Lawrence Thomas Shebib, Executive Director of the North Sydney Food Bank Society.

38. CCGS Hudson to be responsibly deconstructed

    Dartmouth, Nova Scotia - Following an illustrious 59 years of service supporting ocean science work in Canada and around the world, the CCGS Hudson is taking its final voyage and is set for deconstruction and environmentally-responsible disposal.

39. Nova Scotia achieves 50% reduction in child care fees through Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement

    For too long, families have faced high monthly child care fees, long waitlists and too few high quality child care options. That is why the Government of Canada, together with provincial and territorial partners, is making access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive child care a reality, giving children the best possible start and making life more affordable for families across Canada.

40. Minister Gould to announce Nova Scotia child care fees reduction

    The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, along with Becky Druhan, Nova Scotia’s Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, will announce a reduction in the province’s licensed child care fees as part of the Canada-wide early learning and child care system agreement.

41. $5.9 million for energy efficiency and accessibility improvements for the New Glasgow Library

    Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, , the Honourable Pat Dunn, Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage, Her Worship Nancy Dicks, Mayor of the Town of New Glasgow, and Clyde Fraser, Councillor for the Town of New Glasgow and New Glasgow Library Board Representative, announced over $5.9 million in funding for the accessibility retrofit and revitalization of the New Glasgow Library.

42. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in New Glasgow

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Pat Dunn, Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage, Her Worship Nancy Dicks, Mayor of the Town of New Glasgow, and Clyde Fraser, Councillor for the Town of New Glasgow and New Glasgow Library Board Representative.

43. Minister Marci Ien and MP Kody Blois highlight the Fall Economic Statement’s benefits for students at Acadia University

    In the recent 2022 Fall Economic Statement, the Government of Canada highlighted its plan to continue growing the economy and to be there for Canadians. To help families cope with increasing costs, like rising prices at the checkout counter, the Government is delivering targeted support to the Canadians who need it the most, including by: doubling the GST Credit for 11 million eligible Canadians; enhancing the Canada Workers Benefit to support 4.2 million Canadians; and making federal student and apprentice loans permanently interest-free for the graduates of today and tomorrow.

44. Atlantic First Nations Water Authority makes history as first Indigenous Water Utility

    It's now official after an agreement was formally signed in Halifax on November 7: the Atlantic First Nations Water Authority (AFNWA) becomes the first Indigenous Water Utility in the country.

45. Nova Scotia residents recognized for their volunteer service to Veterans

    Canadians have many reasons to show gratitude to our Veterans. Their sacrifice has helped us enjoy the lives we live today. Recognizing these contributions, many Canadians are dedicated to commemorate Veterans and their service. This support is particularly evident during Veterans’ Week, when countless people volunteer their time and efforts to honour Canada’s Veterans.

46. New vehicles for the East Hants Community Rider Program to provide greener public transit options

    Elmsdale (Nouvelle-Écosse), le 7 novembre 2022 — Aujourd’hui, Kody Blois, député de Kings–Hants, au nom de l’honorable Dominic LeBlanc, ministre des Affaires intergouvernementales, de l’Infrastructure et des Collectivités, John A. MacDonald, député provincial d’East Hants, au nom de l’honorable Kim Masland, ministre des Travaux publics, et Tanya Burke, directrice exécutive de l’East Hants Community Learning Association, ont annoncé un financement conjoint de 192 620 $ pour l’achat de quatre nouveaux véhicules pour l’association.

47. Team Rubicon, Strongest Families Institute receive federal funds to improve Veterans’ well-being

    Veterans Affairs Canada provides support through the Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund

48. Media Advisory: Public Transportation Infrastructure Announcement in Elmsdale

    Members of the media are invited to an announcement regarding public transportation infrastructure with Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings—Hants, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, John A. MacDonald, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Hants East, on behalf of the Honourable Kim Masland, Minister of Public Works, and Tanya Burke, Executive Director of the East Hants Community Learning Association.

49. Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation to be presented to Nova Scotians in Halifax

    The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will present the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation to individuals from Nova Scotia during a ceremony in Halifax to recognize their efforts in improving Veterans’ well‑being, as well as their exemplary work commemorating Veterans’ sacrifices and achievements.

50. Atlantic First Nations Water Authority and Government of Canada to sign historic water and wastewater transfer agreement

    Please be advised that CEO Carl Yates and Board Chair Chief Wilbert Marshall of the Atlantic First Nations Water Authority, alongside the federal Minister of Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu, will provide remarks and participate in the signing of a service delivery transfer agreement related to water and wastewater services for participating First Nations in the region.