Nova Scotia News

1. The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia invest in cleaner public transit

   Today, Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, the Honourable John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, on behalf of the Honourable Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables, and His Worship Peter Muttart, Mayor of the Municipality of the County of Kings and Chair of the Kings Transit Authority Board, announced a joint investment of more than $11.9 million to support the purchase of Zero-Emission Buses (ZEBs), hybrid transit vehicles, and related infrastructure in Kings County.

2. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Kings County, Nova Scotia

   Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing on behalf of Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables, and His Worship Peter Muttart, Mayor of the Municipality of the County of Kings and Chair of the Kings Transit Authority Board.

3. Media Invite: National Forum on the Changing World of Work Kicks off September 26 in Halifax

   The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) will host its national event, Forum 2023: The Changing World of Work (Forum), on September 26 and 27, 2023 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

4. Government of Canada supports poultry processor in Kings County

   Today, on behalf of the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, announced an investment of up to $2,932,500 for Eden Valley Poultry under the Supply Management Processing Investment Fund.

5. Fisheries and Oceans Canada continues to monitor lobster fishing in Southwest Nova Scotia

   Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) officials remain actively engaged in Southwest Nova Scotia, meeting with Indigenous harvesters, groups and organizations, as well as commercial fishing associations. Open, honest and clear dialogue remains the best way to raise concerns and to find solutions for everyone involved in the lobster fishery.

6. The Canadian Coast Guard to re-name and re-dedicate multi-tasked vessel to service at ceremony in Dartmouth

   The Canadian Coast Guard Atlantic Region will officially welcome the multi-tasked vessel CCGS Kopit Hopson 1752 in a re-naming and re-dedication to service ceremony at the Canadian Coast Guard Base in Dartmouth, NS.

7. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Windsor

   Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, Melissa Sheehy-Richard, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Hants West, and His Worship Abraham Zebian, Mayor of West Hants Regional Municipality.

8. MP Blois to announce federal investments under the Supply Management Processing Investment Fund

   Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants and Chair of the House of Commons Agriculture and Agri-Food Committee, will be in Berwick, Nova Scotia to announce federal investments under the Supply Management Processing Investment Fund to Eden Valley Poultry.

9. Program still available to agriculture sector

   Nova Scotia farmers affected by this year’s extreme weather events can still receive assistance under the AgriStability program, even if they did not previously enrol.

10. Government of Canada to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Swissair Flight 111 tragedy 

    On Saturday, September 2, 2023, Minister Petitpas Taylor and the delegation will participate in a candlelight tribute at the Bayswater Memorial to honour and remember the 229 passengers and crew who perished 25 years ago.

11. Upgrades underway for the Hector Heritage Quay

    Improvements to the Ship Hector site will better tell the story of the first Scottish emigrants to come directly from Scotland to Nova Scotia

12. Government of Canada to announce additional investments to increase access to employment opportunities and support persons with disabilities in the workplace

    The Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, will be in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia to announce additional funding under the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities. These investments reinforce the Government’s commitment towards a more accessible and inclusive Canada.

13. Government of Canada launching new commercial whelk fishery in Eastern Nova Scotia

    New fisheries support economic growth and innovation in coastal communities across the country. The Government of Canada is committed to increasing opportunity in the fishing and fish processing sectors to drive economic development without compromising conservation.

14. Parliamentary Secretary Mike Kelloway to make announcement about the whelk fishery in Eastern Nova Scotia

    Louisbourg, Nova Scotia – On behalf of the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to Minister Lebouthillier, along with Allan MacLean from Louisbourg Seafoods, will make an announcement about the whelk fishery in Eastern Nova Scotia.

15. Parliamentary Secretary Mike Kelloway to make announcement about the procurement of new vessels for Conservation and Protection

    On behalf of the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to Minister Lebouthillier, along with Rachelle Samson from Samson Enterprises, will make an announcement about the procurement of new vessels for Conservation and Protection.

16. Government of Canada provides assistance to Nova Scotia in response to extreme flooding

    On Sunday, July 23rd, The Honourable Bill Blair, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, approved a Request for Federal Assistance from the Province of Nova Scotia to assist with their response to this emergency.

17. The Government of Canada and the Municipality of the District of Clare invest in the renovation of the Clare Veterans Centre

    Today, Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, and Yvon LeBlanc, Warden of the Municipality of the District of Clare, announced a joint investment of more than $2.9 million to renovate the Clare Veterans Centre in Saulnierville.

18. Canadian Coast Guard welcomes the CCGS Chedabucto Bay into service

    The Canadian Coast Guard plays an essential role in ensuring the safety of mariners and protection of Canada’s marine environment.

19. The governments of Canada, Nova Scotia and Bayside Development Corporation invest in green energy upgrades to the Bayside Travel Centre in Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation

    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 Michelle Thompson, Minister of Health and Wellness, on behalf of the Honourable Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables, and Rose Paul, CEO and President of the Bayside Corporation, announced more than $1.6 million in joint funding to support green energy upgrades to the Bayside Travel Centre.

20. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation

    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 Michelle Thompson, Minister of Health and Wellness on behalf of the Honourable Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables, and Rose Paul, CEO and President of Bayside Corporate.

21. Canada and Nova Scotia invest in history, culture and inclusion in Pictou County

    Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, the Honourable Pat Dunn, Minister of Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Pictou Centre, His Worship Donald Hussher, Mayor of Trenton, and Ken Langille, chairperson of the Pictou County Sports Heritage Hall of Fame Society, announced a joint investment of more than $3.7 million to support the construction of a new facility for the Pictou County Sports Heritage Hall of Fame.

22. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Trenton

    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, and the Honourable Pat Dunn, Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Pictou Centre, His Worship Donald Hussher, Mayor of Trenton, and Ken Langille, chairperson of the Pictou County Sports Heritage Hall of Fame.

23. Canada, Nova Scotia, and the Municipality of Chester invest to upgrade the Chester Wastewater Collection System and Treatment Plant

    Today, Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings—Hants, Danielle Barkhouse, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Chester-St. Margaret’s, and Allen Webber, Warden of the Municipality of the District of Chester, announced a joint investment of more than $8.3 million to upgrade Chester’s wastewater system.

24. Government of Canada Celebrates the 2023 Canadian Coast Guard College Graduating Class

    The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Joyce Murray, together with the Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Mike Kelloway, will welcome new Officer Cadets during this year’s graduation ceremony at the Canadian Coast Guard College. Photo opportunities will be available for media in attendance.

25. 100+ ways Nova Scotia businesses are reshaping the tourism landscape

    Over the past two years, Nova Scotia’s tourism operators have doubled down to build experiences, accommodations, and strategies to strengthen Canada as a destination of choice – spearheading more than 100 projects through the Government of Canada’s Tourism Relief Fund. That work continues, and ACOA is here to help businesses as they attract more visitors to the region and grow the industry with fresh approaches to delivering world-class tourism.

26. Expanding tourism opportunities in Nova Scotia

    The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA, will announce a multi-million dollar Government of Canada contribution to support tourism projects across Nova Scotia.

27. Canada invests in the modernisation of drinking water infrastructure in St. Peter’s

    St. Peter’s, Nova Scotia, May 19, 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, Allan MacMaster, Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance and Treasury Board, on behalf of John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and Barry Culligan, Chair of the St. Peter’s, Sampsonville and Area Water Utility, announced a joint investment of more than $1.5 million to modernise the Village of St. Peter’s drinking water infrastructure.

28. Canada and Nova Scotia invest in new water and wastewater infrastructure in Kentville

    Today, Kody Blois, Member ofr Parliament for Kings-Hants, John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing of Nova Scotia, and Sandra Snow, Mayor of the Town of Kentville, announced a joint investment of more than $9.7 million to get new water and wastewater infrastructure built in Kentville.

29. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in St. Peter’s

    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, Allan McMaster, Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance and Treasury Board, on behalf of John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and Barry Culligan, Chair of the Water Utility of the Village of St. Peter’s.

30. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Kentville

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants, John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing of Nova Scotia, and Sandra Snow, Mayor of the Town of Kentville.

31. The Government of Canada partners with Nova Scotia communities to strengthen asset management 

    Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and Scott Pearce, Acting President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), announced a federal investment of $95,000 to help two Nova Scotia communities put in place innovative asset management strategies.

32. New Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership Expands Funding for Farmers

    Nova Scotia farmers will get more support through a new federal-provincial funding agreement.

33. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Halifax

    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, and His Worship Mike Savage, Mayor of Halifax Regional Municipality.

34. Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia announce steps to address recommendations made by the Mass Casualty Commission

    Federal government and Nova Scotia announce an initial combined $18M over two years for mental health supports

35. Backgrounder: Water and wastewater infrastructure for four Nova Scotian communities  

    The Government of Canada is investing $4,752,800 through the Green Infrastructure Stream (GIS) and the Rural and Northern Infrastructure Stream (RNIS) of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program to support four water and wastewater projects across Nova Scotia.

36. The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia invest in upgrading drinking water and wastewater infrastructure in four communities

    Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, the Honourable John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and municipal officials announced a joint investment of $11,882,000 to upgrade water and wastewater infrastructure in Yarmouth, the Municipality of the District of Clare, Mahone Bay and Digby, Nova Scotia.

37. Mi'kmaq Chiefs, Government of Canada, and Nova Scotia sign trilateral Memorandum of Understanding to advance Mi'kmaq health and wellness

    Today, thirteen Mi'kmaq First Nation Chiefs, Federal Minister of Indigenous Services Patty Hajdu, and Nova Scotia Minister of Health and Wellness Michelle Thompson signed a trilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the next steps to help transform the design and delivery of health services for Mi'kmaq throughout the province of Nova Scotia.

38. Mi'kmaq Chiefs, Canada and Nova Scotia to make announcement on First Nations health transformation

    Please be advised that the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services; the Honourable Michelle Thompson, Nova Scotia's Minister of Health and Wellness; and 13 Mi'kmaq First Nation Chiefs in Nova Scotia will be signing a Memorandum of Understanding to advance Mi'kmaw health and wellness.

39. Canada invests in new Centre of Excellence to support and celebrate African Nova Scotians

    Acaciaville, Nova Scotia, April 18, 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, and Kerry Johnson, President of the Jordantown-Acaciaville-Conway Betterment Association (JACBA), announced a federal investment of up to $2.6 million to support the construction of a Centre of Excellence focused on the African Nova Scotian community.

40. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Acaciaville

    Acaciaville, Nova Scotia, April 17, 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, and Kerry Johnson, President of the Jordantown-Acaciaville-Conway Betterment Association (JACBA).

41. Government of Canada announces funding to improve trade activities in Annapolis Valley First Nation and in King’s County

    An efficient and reliable transportation system is essential to making life more affordable for Canadians and to combat the rising cost of living. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring our supply chains grow the economy and create good, middle-class jobs for Canadians, while ensuring they are resilient and adaptive to the impacts of climate change.

42. Minister MacAulay highlights affordability measures in Budget 2023 in Halifax, Nova Scotia

    Today the Minister of Veterans Affairs, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, visited Bedford Basin Farmers Market to highlight Budget 2023’s investments and affordability measures like the new Grocery Rebate, addressing junk fees and a new First-Time-Home-Buyer Savings Account to help Canadians with the rising cost of living.

43. Minister MacAulay highlights budget investments to build Canada’s 21st century clean economy in Sackville, Nova Scotia

    Today the Minister of Veterans Affairs, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, met with Aztek Solar to highlight Budget 2023’s investments in A Made-in-Canada Plan to ensure that Canadian workers and companies are able to provide the resources and technologies that the world needs.

44. Minister O’Regan in Cape Breton to highlight federal budget investments 

    The Minister of Labour, Seamus O’Regan Jr., will tour the Atlantic Canada Regional Council of Carpenters, Millwrights and Allied Workers facility to highlight federal budget investments in a Strong Middle Class, an Affordable Economy, and a Healthy Future.

45. Canada and Nova Scotia invest in a new energy-efficient academic building for Cape Breton University

    Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, 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, John White, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Glace Bay—Dominion, on behalf of the Honourable Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables and the Honourable David Dingwall, Cape Breton University President and Vice-Chancellor, announced more than $84 million in joint funding for the new Centre for Discovery and Innovation academic building on the Cape Breton University (CBU) campus.

46. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Sydney

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, 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, John White, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Glace Bay—Dominion, on behalf of the Honourable Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables and the Honourable David Dingwall, Cape Breton University President and Vice-Chancellor.

47. 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.

48. 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.

49. 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.

50. 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.