PSC News Releases
Employee Pay-Plan, Op-Ed
August 23, 2011
NOTE: The following is an op-ed piece from Frank Corbett, Minister of the Public Service Commission.
A recent story by the Canadian Press may cause readers to confuse merit pay with bonuses.
Act Will Support Restructuring, Halt Salary Review
May 03, 2011
New legislation introduced today, May 3, supports the recent restructuring of several government departments.
Nova Scotia Public Service Continues to Build Diverse Workforce
December 09, 2010
Progress on government's commitment to diversity and equity are outlined in a report tabled in the legislature today, Dec. 9, by Public Service Commission Minister Frank Corbett.
Disclosure of Wrongdoing Act Brings More Support for Government Employees
November 29, 2010
It will be easier for provincial government employees to come forward with concerns of potential wrongdoing without fear of reprisal, with legislation introduced today, Nov. 29.
New Legislation Will Make Government More Transparent, Accountable
November 17, 2010
A new Conflict of Interest Act introduced today, Nov. 17, will make elected officials and public employees more accountable to the people they serve.
Public Service Week in Nova Scotia
October 04, 2010
Nova Scotia civil servants will celebrate Provincial Public Service Week, Monday, Oct. 4, to Sunday, Oct. 10.
Government Hoists Pride Flag at Province House
July 19, 2010
Public Services Commission Minister Frank Corbett, raised the Pride flag at Province House today, July 19, in recognition and support of Pride events held in Nova Scotia throughout the summer.
Moving Toward Equity in the Nova Scotia Public Service
November 05, 2009
NOTE: A list of corporate and department activities outlined in the Moving Toward Equity: Employment Equity and Diversity in the Nova Scotia Public Service report follows this release.
Policies for employment equity, fair hiring and respectful workplaces highlight the province's continued progress to being an inclusive and equitable employer.
2008-09 Disclosure of Wrongdoing Report Released
November 02, 2009
The province's fifth Disclosure of Wrongdoing Report was tabled in the legislature today, Nov. 2, by Public Service Commission Minister Frank Corbett.
New Excluded Employee Classification System
October 05, 2009
Deputy Premier Frank Corbett today, Oct. 5, announced a new classification and pay plan for the 1,800 provincial government managers (MCP) and administrative support (AS) staff who are not represented through collective agreements.
