NS Budget Forecasts Over Half Billion Deficit NS Budget Forecasts Over Half Billion Deficit Staff Reporter / Thursday, March 25, 2021 0 1275 Article rating: No rating The Nova Scotia Government tabled its budget today in the House of Assembly. The financial plan anticipates revenue of $11.8 billion but planned spending will leave a deficit of $584.9 million. Read more
Workers Compensation Proposed for Firefighters Workers Compensation Proposed for Firefighters Staff Reporter / Thursday, October 17, 2019 0 1638 Article rating: No rating The Province has proposed amendments to the Workers’ Compensation Act to allow WCB coverage to volunteer firefighters. Read more
Big Boost to Fight Student Debt Big Boost to Fight Student Debt Staff Reporter / Tuesday, February 13, 2018 0 1569 Article rating: No rating Nova Scotia students can receive more than $40,000 to help with their post-secondary education. Read more
New Program to Boost Rural Manufacturing and Export New Program to Boost Rural Manufacturing and Export Staff Reporter / Thursday, November 23, 2017 0 1985 Article rating: No rating A new Manufacturing Productivity Program may improve competitiveness for rural manufacturing businesses and export companies. Read more
Province Offers Boost for Small Business Week Province Offers Boost for Small Business Week Staff Reporter / Friday, October 20, 2017 0 1528 Article rating: No rating Nova Scotia's small businesses now have greater access to programs that help them hire new talent, improve their operations and build a stronger economy. Labour and Advanced Education Minister Labi Kousoulis highlighted government's new investments for Nova Scotia businesses today, as part of Small Business Week. Read more
Trade Skills Harmonized in Atlantic Provinces Trade Skills Harmonized in Atlantic Provinces Staff Reporter / Friday, October 13, 2017 0 1358 Article rating: No rating Nova Scotia is embarking on a project that will make it easier for businesses to hire the skilled workers they need once the requirements for six more trades are streamlined across the Atlantic provinces. Read more
Free Tuition for Apprentices in the Trades Free Tuition for Apprentices in the Trades Staff Reporter / Tuesday, September 5, 2017 0 1589 Article rating: No rating Nova Scotia’s Labour Minister announced a new program today that is designed to help apprentices return to school for further technical training. Read more