Government of Nova Scotia

Governments of Canada, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick Show Progress Toward Phasing Out Coal by 2030 and Expanding Their Clean, Reliable and Affordable Electricity Grids

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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Building a clean, reliable and affordable electricity grid is a crucial economic and environmental pursuit.

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  • Building a clean, reliable and affordable electricity grid is a crucial economic and environmental pursuit.
  • "We're working with the Government of Nova Scotia to help create the clean, reliable and affordable energy Nova Scotians need.
  • Today's announcement will help Nova Scotia and New Brunswick achieve their goals of phasing out coal and achieving a clean power grid.
  • Canada is working to phase out coal by 2030, and both Nova Scotia and New Brunswick's climate plans contain this shared commitment.

Canada and Nova Scotia chart new path with Agreement to help protect and conserve nature

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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To this end, the governments of Canada and Nova Scotia are working together to protect and conserve biodiversity, habitat, and species at risk in Nova Scotia.

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  • To this end, the governments of Canada and Nova Scotia are working together to protect and conserve biodiversity, habitat, and species at risk in Nova Scotia.
  • The Government of Canada will invest up to $28.5 million over three years to implement the Agreement and help protect nature.
  • Moving forward, the Canada–Nova Scotia Nature Agreement will guide our actions, in partnership with Indigenous peoples, to conserve and protect nature in Nova Scotia."
  • This Nature Agreement will help continue Nova Scotia's national leadership in conservation by protecting nature and strengthening biodiversity and carbon capture and storage.

The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia announce appointment of members of the Progress Monitoring Committee

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Friday, September 1, 2023
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The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia will continue to advance the recommendations set out in the MCC's Final Report to ensure a similar tragedy never happens again.

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  • The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia will continue to advance the recommendations set out in the MCC's Final Report to ensure a similar tragedy never happens again.
  • "The appointment of the members of the Progress Monitoring Committee is a key step in ensuring that the Mass Casualty Commission's recommendations are addressed.
  • -       The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
    "The Progress Monitoring Committee has an important mandate and I'd like to thank the committee members for taking on this work.
  • -       Former Justice Linda Oland, Founding Chair, Progress Monitoring Committee
    On May 31, 2023, the governments of Canada and Nova Scotia announced the appointment of the Founding Chair of the PMC.

The Government of Canada to match Red Cross donations to support wildfire response in Nova Scotia

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, June 6, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Government of Canada reinforced its commitment to a donation-matching initiative with the Canadian Red Cross for people in Nova Scotia affected by wildfires.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, June 6, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Government of Canada reinforced its commitment to a donation-matching initiative with the Canadian Red Cross for people in Nova Scotia affected by wildfires.
  • On May 31, 2023, the Canadian Red Cross launched the Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada Fires Appeal and the Government of Canada and the Government of Nova Scotia will  be matching donations to the campaign.
  • Those interested in donating to the Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada Fires Appeal can visit redcross.ca or call 1-800-418-1111.
  • "The Canadian Red Cross thanks the Government of Canada and the Government of Nova Scotia for matching donations made to the Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada Fires Appeal.

Building Offshore Renewables in Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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The Government of Canada is helping Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia seize this generational economic opportunity.

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  • The Government of Canada is helping Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia seize this generational economic opportunity.
  • These amendments will set the legislative framework for offshore renewable energy, enabling Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia to capitalize on their existing strengths and accelerate offshore wind development off Canada's East Coast.
  • These amendments build on the April 2022 announcements by the governments of Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia to expand the mandates of the CNSOER and the C-NLOER to include the regulation of offshore renewable energy projects.
  • This work is being done in close collaboration with the Governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia.

CGC announces $104 million investment to re-launch state-of-the-art gypsum quarry in Nova Scotia

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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Once fully operational, the Little Narrows quarry will produce up to 2 million tonnes of raw gypsum material per year that will be shipped via boat to CGC and USG manufacturing locations along North America's eastern seaboard, including Montreal, QC.

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  • Once fully operational, the Little Narrows quarry will produce up to 2 million tonnes of raw gypsum material per year that will be shipped via boat to CGC and USG manufacturing locations along North America's eastern seaboard, including Montreal, QC.
  • "CGC has a proud history of operations at the Little Narrows gypsum quarry, which was active from 1954 to 2016.
  • Congratulations to the CGC on the re-opening of Little Narrows," said Allan MacMaster, Nova Scotia Finance and Treasury Board Minister.
  • CGC is grateful to the Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia, and Victoria County for their continued collaboration in navigating available programs and support.

Bear Head Energy Receives Environmental Approval for Large-Scale Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Project in Nova Scotia

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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HOUSTON and PORT HAWKESBURY, Nova Scotia, April 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Bear Head Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) announced today it has received Environmental Assessment approval from the Honourable Timothy Halman, Minister of Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change, for the Company’s green hydrogen and ammonia production, storage, and loading facility (“Bear Head”) in Point Tupper, Nova Scotia.

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  • HOUSTON and PORT HAWKESBURY, Nova Scotia, April 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Bear Head Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) announced today it has received Environmental Assessment approval from the Honourable Timothy Halman, Minister of Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change, for the Company’s green hydrogen and ammonia production, storage, and loading facility (“Bear Head”) in Point Tupper, Nova Scotia.
  • Bear Head is permitted for up to two gigawatts of hydrogen electrolysers.
  • At full build-out and peak power inflow, Bear Head could produce up to 350,000 tonnes of hydrogen and two million tonnes of ammonia per year, positioning Nova Scotia to be a leader in the production of green hydrogen and ammonia and a critical part of the global energy transition.
  • “I would like to thank the Bear Head management team and the Government of Nova Scotia for their efforts in getting Bear Head to this milestone,” said BAES Infrastructure CEO Jamie Cemm.

Quebec looks to protect its tobacco trade through a vape flavour ban and increased taxes

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Friday, February 24, 2023
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Flavour restrictions will give the industry, in its entirety, to tobacco companies and the black-market, while simultaneously increasing smoking rates.

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  • Flavour restrictions will give the industry, in its entirety, to tobacco companies and the black-market, while simultaneously increasing smoking rates.
  • Quebec currently has among the highest concentration of cigarette manufacturers in Canada and ranks second in provincial tobacco tax collection.
  • Research suggests that smokers who quit using a flavour other than tobacco are twice as likely to be successful quitting smoking.
  • A flavour ban will decimate the independent industry and open the flood gates for a booming illicit market.

Government of Canada announces three appointments to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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Established in 1978 through the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Act, CCOHS aims to promote the well-being of workers in Canada by providing information, training, education, management systems and solutions that support health, safety and wellness programs.

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  • Established in 1978 through the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Act, CCOHS aims to promote the well-being of workers in Canada by providing information, training, education, management systems and solutions that support health, safety and wellness programs.
  • The tripartite Council of Governors, which represents governments (federal, provincial and territorial), employers and workers, assists in delivering trustworthy and complete occupational health and safety service, and ensures a balanced approach to workplace health and safety issues.
  •  – Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr.
    As outlined in the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Act, there are 22 seats on the Council of Governors.
  • He also brings extensive occupational health and safety experience in the field of public health.

Minister Ng announces $30 million from Budget 2022 for the CAN Health Network

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, announced $30 million from Budget 2022 for the Coordinated Accessible National (CAN) Health Network.

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  • Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, announced $30 million from Budget 2022 for the Coordinated Accessible National (CAN) Health Network.
  • The CAN Health Network is a national partnership comprising leading Canadian health organizations and businesses in the field of health care innovation across Canada.
  • To support the excellent work of the network, Budget 2022 dedicated a further $30 million to empowering Canadian health innovators to scale and grow their solutions and meet health care challenges right here at home.
  • This new $30 million investment is taking the CAN Health Network national by supporting its expansion into Quebec, the territories and Indigenous communities.