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Opposition accuses Houston government of sending mixed messages to employees
Opposition leaders are accusing the Houston government of sending mixed messages to civil servants worried about a bill that would give senior officials the power to fire non-union employees without cause.
Following salary increase, N.S. MLAs approve $921 hike to office budgets
Nova Scotia's 55 MLAs are not only getting a salary bump, they'll also agree to increase their constituency budgets and make future increases automatic when inflation drives up costs.
N.S. Opposition wants dismissal provisions for civil servants halted until PCs can explain rationale
The cabinet minister responsible for Nova Scotia's civil service struggled Tuesday to explain why civil servants fired without cause would be barred from basic protections in the province's labour code.
Faculty members, students pan Houston government's university restructuring plans
University students and their teachers were both critical of plans by the Houston government to exert greater control over the public money Nova Scotia universities receive from the province.
N.S. plans to charge non-residents 10% tax to buy property. Realtors say it's a bad idea
The association that represents almost 2,000 real estate agents in Nova Scotia is calling on the Houston government to rethink its plans to double the deed transfer tax for non-residents buying homes in the province.
Commission to redraw N.S. electoral map to 'provide effective representation' for Chéticamp
Nine MLAs from all three parties in the Nova Scotia legislature have been chosen to name members to, and set the terms of reference for, a new Electoral Boundaries Commission. The redrawn map will be used in the next time voters go to the polls in a provincial election.
Tariffs have caused 'chaos, confusion' for Nova Scotia's seafood sector
Despite a temporary reprieve, Nova Scotia's seafood sector has suffered "chaos, confusion" as a result of new U.S. tariffs, according to the province's fisheries minister.
Nova Scotia extends reach to recoup money from deadbeat parents
The Financial Measures Act introduced Wednesday is aimed at reducing red tape and modernizing legislation, says Finance Minister John Lohr.
Accountability at stake says AG as she urges Houston government to scrap changes to her office
Nova Scotia Auditor General Kim Adair is pleading with the Houston government to scrap changes being proposed to the law that governs her work, which she says seriously undermine the independence of her office.
N.S. could require universities facing money woes to submit 'revitalization plan'
Advanced Education Minister Brendan Maguire says legislative changes introduced Wednesday are meant to ensure the sustainability of the university sector.