The interpretation act nova scotia applies to these rules, except where a contrary intention appears and except in a rule that is within the definition of regulation in subsection 21 of the interpretation act canada. Working with an elected body of five commissioners, including the chair, you will provide. Municipal government act chapter m26 table of contents 1 interpretation 2 application of act 2. Our website provides information and statistics to voters, candidates, workers and others about elections in our province.
Elections nova scotia is the independent, nonpartisan agency responsible for conducting provincial elections in nova scotia. A full text of the act may be found on the government of ontarios elaws web site. While the information contained in this manual is believed. Municipal government act chapter 18 of the acts of 1998 as amended by 2000, c.
The official website for the province of nova scotia includes resources for people and business, information on government programs and tourism, news release as well as links to all government departments and agencies. In 1977, the 2,359 municipalities of belgium were merged to 596 new municipalities. To increase nova scotias population, build a stronger case with the federal government to permanently increase the cap for new canadians to nova scotia under the provincial nominee program. Civil procedure rules of nova scotia the courts of nova.
The information in these tables does not form part of the regulations and is compiled by the office of the registrar of regulations for reference only. The office of service nova scotia provides access to a variety of government programs and services, including drivers licences, registry of joint stock companies and vital statistics. All opportunities the official website for the province of nova scotia includes resources for people and business, information on government programs and tourism, news release as well as links to all government departments and agencies. Wolfville experiences the bay of fundys record setting tides each day as water fills and drains.
It is the one place to find all government services and information. There are regulations at the municipal, provincial and federal level that your. Nova scotians are encouraged to share their input on the proposed amendments to the municipal government act. In canada, each province creates its own system of local government, so terminology varies substantially. Property, in the legal sense, can mean real property in the form of land and buildings, or personal, movable property.
Minimum planning requirements regulations municipal. Nova scotia legislature municipal government act amended. Authorized user access for the act, regulations, forms, policies and property online. April 28, 2008 link to bill as introduced second reading. A guide to planning and hosting festivals and events in nova scotia.
Municipalities in new brunswick, newfoundland and labrador, nova scotia, and ontario are also entitled to a municipal rebate for a percentage of the provincial part of the hst. The united church of canada is certainly not presbyterian but is for the most part unitarian. When passed, the teachers professional agreement and classroom improvement act creates a contract for members of the nova scotia teachers union, and means the union is no longer in a legal strike position. Municipal government act rules government of nova scotia. Within this department, the skills and learning branch. As someone who started four successful businesses that led to the creation of 35 fulltime jobs in rural nova scotia, elizabeth understands the best way to turn our provinces. This page contains the full text of the municipal government act rules filed with the nova scotia office of the registrar of regulations as.
Municipal government in nova scotia listings canada. Under nova scotia law there are only six paid holidays. January 9, 2020 talk of municipal merger in southwest ns stirs interest. The honourable jamie muir minister of service nova scotia and municipal relations. Nova scotians asked for input on proposed municipal. New years day, heritage day, good friday, canada day, labour day and christmas day. In 1995, the government of nova scotia sought to reduce the number of incorporated towns and cities in the province through. Inventory of government strategies, policies and programs nova scotia 2 designed to work project 202015 overview in nova scotia, the main agency responsible for adult training and employability development is the department of labour and advanced education. Unfortunately, despite the bold introduction, nova scotia did not give its. The town is separated from the minas basin by agricultural dykes which were built by acadians in the 17th century.
A county is a geographical region of a country used for administrative or other purposes, in certain modern nations. Wolfville along with many other municipalities in nova scotia have acknowledged the need and importance to further. Training and skills development for adults in nova scotia. It is the second largest municipality in the province. British columbia has only one such municipality, northern rockies regional municipality, which was established. Honourable stephen mcneil is the premier of nova scotia. The department of municipal affairs provides programs, grants and funding to municipalities and community groups. List of former municipalities of nova scotia wikipedia. Scotia, access nova scotia and your local municipal government to obtain uptodate. The ama works closely with the nsfm, department of municipal affairs and the province. The act of merging two or more municipalities into a single new municipality may be done for a variety of reasons, including urban growth, reducing the cost of local government and improving the efficiency of municipal service delivery belgium. Nova scotia has undergone reforms to local government since the mid1990s, which has seen various.
Nova scotia legislation would reduce cape breton mills. The department provides services and guidance to municipalities, towns and villages in many areas including safety and security, budget planning and finance, and policy and program development. Department of municipal affairs and housing government. Were also responsible for the emergency management office and the office of the fire. Make nova scotia a province of 1,000,000 people by 2025 with a new population growth plan. This consolidation is a compilation of similar regulations made under subsections 1942 and 5 of the municipal government act and not necessarily amendments made to a single base regulation 2. And whereas municipalities accountable to the people. The nova scotia government has introduced new legislation to make municipal politicians more accountable. Nova scotia home for colored children news, videos. Short title 1 this act may be cited as the municipal government act. Statements of provincial interest government of nova scotia. Municipal act the municipal act is a consolidated statute governing the extent of powers and duties, internal organization and structure of municipalities in ontario.
The municipality is governed by a mayor elected at large and a sixteenperson regional council, who are elected by geographic district. This is a list of former municipalities of nova scotia, the type of municipality, the new municipality, whether the merger was. In the matter of the municipal government act and in the matter of. Nova scotia people and businesses pay among the highest tax rates in canada. Nova scotias revised municipal government act has a stated goal of providing a broad grant of power to municipalities and it includes similar language to albertas around the purpose of municipalities. Municipalities of counties and districts continued. Actions of the board, its staff, and the federal reserve. Uniform application for municipal securities principal or municipal securities. I am a pastor of a twopoint charge in nova scotia and have been to river john several times.
Plants municipal taxation act pdf property insurance fire prevention tax regulations. Unfortunetly, the salem ucc is not evangelical or reformed. Coyle, jd the spirit and intention of nova scotias municipal government act mga is to ensure that municipal councils and committees conduct public business in public, in open sessions where all are free to attend and see for themselves how public business. Nova scotia business incorporated act, sns 2000, c 30. Wolfville is situated in the north western portion of nova scotia, along the shores of the minas basin which is part of the bay of fundy, home to the worlds highest tides. The board submitted the first draft of the proposed amendments to the act mid2012 to service nova scotia and municipal relations, the nova scotia government department responsible for the public accountants board. Johns act, the city of corner brook act, the city of mount pearl act, the municipalities act, 1999 or the urban and rural planning act, 2000 that does not involve the operation of a. On june 11, 20 a second draft was submitted addressing certain suggestions by the department. Halifax regional municipality interim planning area regulations, ns reg 82004. Current state of municipal governments in nova scotia. Ns equalization funding to municipalities remains frozen.
Government is introducing legislation that will address classroom conditions and provide a fair wage package to the provinces teachers. The following is a statement from zach churchill, minister of education and early childhood development today, march 4, nova scotias regional centres for education collectively decided to cancel all school organized student trips to international destinations. Cape breton regional municipality also referred to as cbrm, is a regional municipality in nova scotias cape breton island. In fact the guest speaker for the celebration is a woman minister. Key statute governing municipalities and rural communities in nb many other pieces of legislation that affect how local governments carry out their responsibilities e.
Association of municipal administrators nova scotia home. Property law whether under the common law in most of canada, or the civil code in quebec deals with a wide range of rights and obligations owing to individuals and governments, and has evolved enormously, particularly in fairness to women. The clerk and treasurer is the chief administrative officer of the village and is responsible for managing its activities in accordance with the municipal government act of nova scotia. Amendments to municipal government act and halifax.
According to the 2006 census of canada, cbrms population is 102,250. Department of service nova scotia and internal services. Government is removing red tape for municipalities so they can provide services more efficiently to nova scotians. Government bill municipal government act amended chapter 25 of the acts of 2008. The three levels of government have also been conceived of hierarchically, with municipalities at the bottom, provinces and territories in the middle, and the federal government at the top. Manual fram regulations, and increased costs to complete mandatory.
We also help protect consumers and make it easier for people to. Cbrms struggle with virtual council meetings may be over. Nova scotia in 1998, nova scotia actually became an early adopter of albertas approach. Definitions of eligible municipal property and eligible industrial property regulations. Review hundreds of exciting public service career opportunities available throughout the government of. Halifax, formally known as halifax regional municipality, is located in nova scotia, canada. Alberta, nova scotia there is only one level of local government in that province, so no special term is used to describe the situation. Municipal government act pdf municipal grants act pdf municipal housing corporations act. Halifax an agreement between richmond county and a paper mill in port hawkesbury to reduce the operations municipal taxes is being written into law by the nova scotia government.
Municipal rebate is a public service bodies rebate available for municipalities at a rate of 100% of the gst and the federal part of the hst. Festivals and events are fun celebrations for visitors to nova scotia and for our own residents. Nova scotia government introduces new rules for municipal. To help reverse population decline in rural nova scotia. Nb local government legislation in context municipalities act. The association would like to thank our sponsors, including but not limited to, for their generous contributions.