Category: Provincial Updates

Changes to Residential Tenancies Act to Benefit Nova Scotians

Changes to Residential Tenancies Act to Benefit Nova Scotians

Government introduced changes to the Residential Tenancies Act that will benefit both tenants and landlords. The changes will allow for other hearing formats, such as telephone hearings, to be held. Right now, only in-person hearings are allowed. The move to other formats will reduce wait times, and save tenants and landlords time and costs associated […]

Legislation Will Strengthen Enforcement, Collection of Child and Spousal Support

Legislation Will Strengthen Enforcement, Collection of Child and Spousal Support

Legislation introduced Tuesday, Oct. 25, will strengthen the province’s ability to collect court-ordered support payments owed to children and spouses. Amendments to the Maintenance Enforcement Act will give the Maintenance Enforcement Program increased authority to enforce court orders and expanded powers to locate parents who are regularly behind on their payments. The changes will also […]

Province Eases Student Loan Repayment Assistance Plan Rules

Province Eases Student Loan Repayment Assistance Plan Rules

Nova Scotia student loan borrowers using the Repayment Assistance Plan will not be required to make payments on their provincial student loan until they are earning at least $25,000 per year. The change will take effect on Nov. 1. “Every dollar counts when graduates are beginning their careers,” said Labour and Advanced Education Minister Kelly […]

Heating Assistance Rebate Program

Heating Assistance Rebate Program

Government is making changes to the Heating Assistance Rebate Program that will make it easier and faster for Nova Scotians to apply for and receive their rebate. The 2016-17 program will begin accepting applications on Monday, Oct. 31 and feature a new online application system and direct deposit option. Eligible applicants can receive up to a $200 rebate for heating assistance.

New Guide for Mi’kmaq Community Supports Children

New Guide for Mi’kmaq Community Supports Children

Let’s Play Together / Toqi milita’nej, a Guide for Parents of 4-Year-Olds was launched at the Mi’kmaq Child Development Centre in Halifax yesterday, Sept. 29. The launch featured a reading circle for four-year-olds in the Aboriginal Head Start program with Mi’Kmaw linguist and author Bernie Francis. The guide was designed to help Mi’Kmaq families support […]