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Emergency Preparedness Week

This year, Emergency Preparedness Week is May 7th to 13th. Get prepared for any kind of emergency with these helpful tips.

Legislative terminology guide

Quite often my colleagues and I talk about things related to the proceedings in the N.S. Legislature, forgetting that people don’t necessarily know the full meaning of some of our legislative terminology, so I thought it would be helpful if I explained some of these terms.

Skilled Trades Refund Program

Young Nova Scotians can now apply for the More Opportunity for Skilled Trades (MOST) provincial income tax refund.

Free tax clinic

My office is offering a free tax clinic through the Canada Revenue Agency Community Volunteer Income Tax Program.

Changes to Residential Tenancies Program

Recent changes to the Residential Tenancies Program were made after listening to feedback from tenants and landlords to help provide more clarity for landlords and strengthen tenant protections.

New Supportive Counselling Program

Nova Scotians can access one-on-one supportive counselling to help with general mental health concerns, including anxiety, job loss, grief, relationship issues, and substance use under this new pilot program.