Labour and Advanced Education

The Department of Labour and Advanced Education works to provide fairness, safety and prosperity for all Nova Scotians by helping them live, learn and work to their highest potential. The department works to protect the public and maintain and grow a safe and prosperous workforce in Nova Scotia with a strong focus on safety, skill development, regulation, education and building partnerships

Feature Items

Canada Day - Monday July 2, 2012

Canada Day - Monday July 2, 2012

This year, the Canada Day holiday falls on Monday July 2. July 2 is a paid holiday for many employees and certain retail businesses must close on July 2. Read more

Labour Board Now in Place

Labour Board

Labour Board now in place

Office of the Fire Marshal

Office of the Fire Marshal

Progress report on recommendations from the Auditor General

Investment in Student Assistance

Investment in Student Assistance

Post secondary education will be more affordable for Nova Scotia students after measures introduced in the provincial budget. See the release - see the highlights

Technical Safety Act

Technical Safety Act - Province Streamlines Safety Regulations in New Act

New regulations covering boilers and pressure equipment, fuel safety, crane operators, power engineers, standards, general matters and fees will take effect on April 1, 2011. Read More

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In the News

    • May 24, 2012 - $2.7 Million Will Increase On-Campus Living at Acadia ... More
    • May 22, 2012 - Investment in Construction Industry Helps Industry be More Competitive ... More
    • May 09, 2012 - Bill Extends Wind-Up of NewPage Pensions ... More
    • May 07, 2012 - Nova Scotians Reminded to Keep Safety First at Work ... More
    • May 03, 2012 - Halifax Welcomes Women in Non-traditional Careers Delegates ... More

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