Over the past six months, the commission has drawn on the insights and experiences of 36 experts and more than 2,000 Nova Scotians through an extensive public consultation process.
Increased support for North End Community Health Centre
This new funding will assist group and peer mental health support, long-term counselling and the Pause: Mental Health Walk-In Program.
Investing in continuing care workplace safety equipment and training
The province is investing more than $3.5 million in workplace safety training and equipment for staff in continuing care, as well as offering more diverse programming for individuals in long-term care.
Province increases support for businesses
“Through our ongoing consultations with the business community, we recognized the challenges many owners are facing as these necessary additional public health protocols remain in place,” said Inclusive Economic Growth Minister Labi Kousoulis.
Emergency funding for child-care centres
The money covers staffing and operational costs. As is the case with all business support during the pandemic, the funding does not compensate for loss of profit.