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Economic and Rural Development and Tourism

Communications

This office maintains close communications with all Economic and Rural Development divisions and associated organizations. There is a close relationship with communication offices in other government departments, Nova Scotia Information Services, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Industry Canada. Staff receive and act upon numerous requests from these sources, as well as from the media.

Responsibilities:
  • Media
    Communications is responsible for all media contact within Economic and Rural Development. All media enquiries received within the Agency are referred to Communications where staff research the information requested and ensure timely responses are forwarded. Radio, television and print interviews are arranged and monitored through this office. News releases for the department are written here, and it is the point of contact for Agency input into media activity requested by associated departments and organizations.

  • Internet
    The ongoing development and maintenance of the ERD web site is housed in this division. If you experience problems viewing this site please contact comm@gov.ns.ca.

Contact
Economic and Rural Development and Tourism
Centennial Building
1660 Hollis St., Suite 600
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 1V7

P.O. Box 2311
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 3C8

Phone: 902-424-0377
Fax: 902-424-0619
E-mail: comm@gov.ns.ca