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The Premier of Nova Scotia is the President of the Executive Council. [7] Being the head of government in Nova Scotia, the premier exercises a substantial amount of power. [7] James B. Uniacke was the first Premier of Nova Scotia and led the government from 1848 to 1854. [2] The current Premier, Tim Houston, was sworn in as premier on August 31 ...
The Department of Public Works of the Government of Nova Scotia is responsible for transportation, communications, construction, property, and accommodation of government departments and agencies in the province. Kim Masland is its current minister. [1] The department has over 2,000 employees responsible for implementing its mandate.
Pages in category "Nova Scotia government departments and agencies" The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The Department of Education mandate spans the education system from school entry through to all post-secondary destinations. The education system is separated into public schools (Grades Primary to 12) and post-secondary (colleges and universities). All children must begin school in the year they reach 5 years of age (Grade Primary).
The politics of Nova Scotia take place within the framework of a Westminster-style parliamentary constitutional monarchy.As Canada's head of state and monarch, Charles III is the sovereign of the province in his capacity as King in Right of Nova Scotia; his duties in Nova Scotia are carried out by the Lieutenant Governor, Michael Savage.
Nova Scotia, as with all of Canada, does not have capital punishment. Canada eliminated the death penalty for murder on July 14, 1976. Constitution of Canada. Constitution Act, 1867 – sets the powers and structure of the provinces of Canada, including Nova Scotia; Criminal justice system of Nova Scotia Criminal Code of Canada; Human rights in ...
The Department did this by helping Nova Scotia businesses to expand employment opportunities, and by encouraging the establishment and growth of commerce and industry in the province. The departmental mandate also included designing economic development policies, programs, and activities that strengthen economic and social conditions in the ...
The General Assembly of Nova Scotia is the legislature of the province of Nova Scotia. It consists of one or more sessions and comes to an end upon dissolution (or constitutionally by the effluxion of time — approximately five years) and an ensuing general election.