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PREMIER’S OFFICE–Nova Scotia Supports Humanitarian Aid for Lebanon
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Nova Scotia will provide $1 million to the Lebanese Red Cross to support those affected by the Beirut explosion.
“We are all seeing the devastating impact of the tragedy in Beirut,” said Premier Stephen McNeil. “The Lebanese community has deep roots in Nova Scotia. Our hearts go out to Lebanese-Nova Scotians, their families and loved ones and all those affected by the explosion. We stand with you and are keeping you in our thoughts.”
The Lebanese Red Cross Society’s mission is to provide relief to victims of natural and human disasters and it helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies, and to reduce the suffering of the most vulnerable.
Quick Facts:
— United Nations agencies have warned of a humanitarian crisis in Lebanon following the devastating explosion at a portside warehouse on Aug. 4
— the Canadian government is contributing up to $5 million in humanitarian aid, including $1.5 million to the Lebanese Red Cross to provide emergency medical services, shelter and food
Additional Resources:
Donations can be made through the Canadian Red Cross to the Lebanon Humanitarian Needs Appeal: https://donate.redcross.ca/page/65325/donate/1?_ga=2.192852521.223848241.1596816648-391534279.1596816648
The Lebanese Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org.lb/index.aspx?pageid=152
Non-medical masks become mandatory in indoor public places on July 31 under the Health Protection Act Order
Reusable cloth masks will be available for free at all public libraries for Nova Scotians without access to them on their own.
Masks are available in both adult and youth sizes and are adjustable. Each person can request up to two masks for each member of their immediate family.
Masks will also be made available at most Provincial Museums. For the full news release click here.
The minimum wage goes to $12.55, read the full release.
2019 was a year of growth and prosperity for Nova Scotia. While we work to help every Nova Scotian to share in that good news, we can be proud of what we have accomplished.
Thanks to all our members for your continued support and encouragement and we hope to see you at the 2020 Breakfast Event (Details to be Announced Soon)
The government has listened to advice from the health community as alarm about the increasing number of youth vaping in Nova Scotia grows.
That is why Nova Scotia will ban the sale of flavoured e-cigarettes and juices.
Nova Scotia is a leader among Canadian provinces in announcing changes to address vaping and is the only province to announce a complete ban of flavoured products.
The Ban comes into effect April 1, 2020.
Read the complete release from the Department of Health and Wellness
This new funding has allowed us to put new resources into the classroom. We have added over 900 new teachers and added new non-teaching positions to improve education for the kids by lowering the size of classes.
Our Liberal Government has done all of these things while balancing the provincial budget!
Healthcare professionals are the backbone of our healthcare system. Hundreds of new family doctors and specialists have been recruited to practice in Nova Scotia, but there is still work to do.
