Business investment in innovation creates jobs, grows exports and drives the provincial economy. That is why new regulations are being released to support increased investment in innovation and economic growth. The new Innovation Equity Tax Credit regulations make the tax credit available to eligible corporate investors. The tax credit has been available to individual investors […]
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Pre-primary Expansion Complete
Pre-primary helps support educational, social and emotional development of children and supports their learning and growth the year before they start school. That is why every four-year-old in the province will have access to this free, universal program in September 2020. Premier Stephen McNeil announced today, Feb. 11, the final expansion of the program to […]
Domestic Violence Prevention Grants Now Available
Bringing people together to develop new ideas around preventing domestic violence can help break the harmful cycle of such violence in communities around the province. Community groups and organizations can now apply for two types of domestic violence prevention grants to develop and test new ways to prevent domestic violence, support victims and their families […]
Film Productions Announced
Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) announced two newly approved productions through the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund today, Jan. 21. Documentary TV series, Haunted Season V, produced by Winter Light Productions Limited, has been approved for a funding commitment of $480,000 based on an eligible Nova Scotia expenditure of $1,500,000. Dramatic TV […]
Emotional Support Line Open for Forestry Sector, Public
A confidential, toll-free line is now open to help anyone in need of emotional support as a result of the pending closure of the Northern Pulp mill. Government is partnering with Morneau Shepell to deliver the service. People can call the free support line at 1-866-885-6540. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days […]