Nova Scotia News

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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).

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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).

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. $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.

23. 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.

24. 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.

25. 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.

26. 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.

27. 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.

28. 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

29. 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.

30. 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.

31. 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.

32. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Springhill Institution

    On October 31, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Springhill Institution, a medium-security federal institution.

33. Government of Canada and Province of Nova Scotia fund 120 projects to support increased lobster quality across the province

    Canada’s fisheries are the backbone of many coastal communities and a driving force of the economy. The seafood sector is a rapidly shifting environment – competition is intensifying, and consumers are looking for sustainability and quality. That is why the Government of Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia (NS) today are announcing total funding of more than $7 million for 120 Atlantic Fisheries Fund (AFF) projects to support increased lobster quality in Nova Scotia through infrastructure, innovation and science partnership projects.

34. Government of Canada and Province of Nova Scotia fund 120 projects to support increased lobster quality across the province

    The Government of Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia are pleased to announce funding of over $7 million for 120 projects to support increased lobster quality in Nova Scotia through improvements to infrastructure, innovative approaches and science partnership projects via the Atlantic Fisheries Fund (AFF).

35. Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre in Halifax to receive $28.8 M in new federal investment to support expansion

    Indigenous Peoples living in, or moving to urban centres are one of the fastest growing populations in Canada.

36. Meeting of ministers responsible for justice and public safety

    The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety and the Honourable Brad Johns, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, to hold a closing press conference along with their provincial and territorial counterparts

37. PS Darren Fisher to Make Clean Energy and Equity Network Announcement

    Darren Fisher, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Seniors and Member of Parliament for Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, will make a clean energy funding announcement at Clean Foundation in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, with Shannon Harding, Director of Education and Engagement, Clean Foundation.

38. Minister Bibeau and Minister Morrow meet with impacted farmers in Nova Scotia

    Hurricane Fiona has caused significant damage to agricultural properties, barns and storage infrastructure, as well as to grain and horticultural crops affecting communities in the Atlantic region. Today, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, travelled to Nova Scotia to meet with farmers and hear how the storm impacted farm operations, families and livelihoods.

39. Easier access to permanent residence for physicians in Canada to help address doctor shortages

    Doctors from all over the world who choose to come to Canada and work in our communities play a vital role in keeping us healthy and ensuring local access to family physicians at a time when our aging population needs it the most. As provinces and territories seek to attract and retain more foreign-trained doctors to help address shortages, the Government of Canada is making it easier for these doctors to call Canada home permanently.

40. Media Advisory: Virtual Infrastructure Announcement in Guysborough 

    Infrastructure Announcement for Nova Scotia

41. Canadian Coast Guard welcomes the CCGS Shediac Bay into service

    Dartmouth, Nova Scotia - The Canadian Coast Guard plays an essential role in ensuring the safety of mariners and protection of Canada’s marine environment. This is why providing the Canadian Coast Guard members with the vessels they need to continue to deliver these critical services to Canadians through the National Shipbuilding Strategy, is a priority for the Government of Canada.

42. Investing in new transit facility planning to improve public transit services in the Halifax Regional Municipality

    Today, Darren Fisher, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Seniors and Member of Parliament for Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; Jennifer O’Connell, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities and Member of Parliament for Pickering—Uxbridge; the Honourable Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables; and Pam Lovelace, Deputy Mayor of the Halifax Regional Municipality, announced over $20.8 million in joint funding for the first phase of the Burnside Transit Centre Eco-Rebuild project.

43. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Halifax

    Members of the media are invited to attend an infrastructure event regarding public transit infrastructure with Jennifer O’Connell, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities and Member of Parliament for Pickering—Uxbridge; Darren Fisher, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Seniors and Member of Parliament for Dartmouth—Cole Harbour; the Honourable Tony Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables; and Pam Lovelace, Deputy Mayor of the Halifax Regional Municipality.

44. Canadian Coast Guard welcomes the CCGS Chignecto Bay into service

    Canadian Coast Guard welcomes the CCGS Chignecto Bay into service

45. Government of Canada and Province of Nova Scotia help support adoption of new and improved on-board handling and holding technologies for lobster fishery

    Canada’s fisheries are the backbone of many coastal communities and a driving force of the economy. The seafood sector is a rapidly shifting environment – competition is intensifying, consumers are looking for sustainability and quality. That is why the Government of Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia (NS) today announced funding support to the Maritime Fishermen’s Union Inc.’s (MFU) Nova Scotia members through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund (AFF).

46. The Canadian Coast Guard dedicates new search and rescue lifeboat to service

    The Canadian Coast Guard dedicates new search and rescue lifeboat to service

47. Government of Canada and Province of Nova Scotia announce support for lobster fishery

    Moncton, New Brunswick – On behalf of the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, and the Honourable Steve Craig, Nova Scotia Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture will make an Atlantic Fisheries Fund announcement. Photo opportunities will be available for media in attendance.

48. Canadian Coast Guard dedicates the CCGS Capt Jacques Cartier into service

    Dartmouth, Nova Scotia – Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Seniors and Member of Parliament for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour, Darren Fisher, on behalf of the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Joyce Murray, along with Andy Smith, Deputy Commissioner for Shipbuilding and Materiel of the Canadian Coast Guard, and Gary Ivany, Assistant Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard Atlantic Region will dedicate to service the CCGS Capt Jacques Cartier at a dockside ceremony.

49. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Springhill Institution

    On August 11, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized on the perimeter of Springhill Institution, a medium-security federal institution.

50. Government of Canada invests $8.5 million to help farmers in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador adopt sustainable practices 

    Canadian farmers are key partners in building a healthy environment and a more sustainable agricultural sector in Canada. Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, along with Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, Kody Blois, announced an investment of up to $8.5 million under the On-Farm Climate Action Fund for Perennia Food and Agriculture Inc. (Perennia). These funds will help farmers across Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador adopt sustainable farming practices to build climate change resilience.