Nova Scotia is removing barriers so consumers can buy alcohol directly from their favourite out-of-province producers and open up new opportunities for our local industry. Nova Scotia has signed a ...

Check here at 2:00 pm during wildfire risk season (15 March to 15 October) to find out what the fire restrictions are for the day. No domestic brush burning or campfires are allowed between 8:00 am ...

Learn more about loans and grants available to residents of Nova Scotia.

This site explains the role of the Public Prosecution Service and the job of the Crown Attorney. It also takes you - step-by-step - through a criminal case. It explains the process clearly and simply ...

This act is the primary piece of legislation for the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture. It gives authority for most of the Department’s functions and activities. These include: recreational ...

The Department of Labour and Advanced Education ensures that electrical installations in the province are done per the Canadian Electrical Code. Installations are to be performed by properly qualified ...

The pages associated with this topic contain a summary of the legislation relating to off-highway vehicles for the information of anyone who has questions about off-highway vehicle use in Nova Scotia.

Wetland Conservation Policy for Nova Scotia! The province released the Nova Scotia Wetland Conservation Policy (PDF:2.9mb) on October 14, 2011. It is a comprehensive new policy that provides direction ...

The Caregiver Benefit recognizes the important role of caregivers in their efforts to assist loved ones and friends. The program is intended for caregivers of low income adults who have a high level ...

The employment relationship is governed by regulations and legislation. These rules cover vacation and holidays, minimum wage, overtime, pregancy/parental leave and others. Both employers and ...

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The Government of Nova Scotia offers a variety of eye care programs to help people access eye care services across the province. These programs focus on the delivery of preventative routine eye care ...