OIC Number: 2023 - 87

Date of Order: Mar 28, 2023

Statute: Public Service Act Forests Act

OIC Text: The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables dated February 23, 2023, and pursuant to

Section 6 of

Chapter 376 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Public Service Act , and

Section 16 of

Chapter 179 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Forests Act , is pleased to approve the Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables entering into an agreement with Natural Resources Canada regarding the 2 Billion Trees program, substantially in the form set forth in

Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of the Report and Recommendation, subject only to such variations as do not materially change the Agreement.

Department(s): Natural Resources and Renewables