Nova Scotia — Orders in Council

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Order under Public Service Act — The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the President of the Executive Council dated June 19, 2009, pursuant to Section 25IA of Chapter 376O.C. 16624/20132013-01-01
Amendment under Embalmers and Funeral Directors Act — amendment to Embalmers and Funeral Directors Regulations (O.C. 16880/2014) (2014 16880)O.C. 16880/20142014-01-01
Land transfer under Crown Lands Act — The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Natural Resources dated August 27, 2015, and pursuant to clause 16(1)(a) of Chapter (O.C. 17528/2015) (2015 17528)O.C. 17528/20152015-01-01
Land transfer under Public Highways Act Surplus Crown Property Disposal Act — extinguish the right of the public to use that portion of the public highway system being 947.6 square metres, more or less, contained within Parcel "D" as descO.C. 15348/20102010-01-01
Land transfer under Crown Lands Act — The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Lands and Forestry dated June 26, 2019 and pursuant to clause 16(1)(a) of Chapter 11O.C. 18869/20192019-01-01
Authorization under Crown Lands Act — The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Natural Resources dated November 29, 2002, pursuant to Section 16 of Chapter 114 of (O.C. 10825/2003) (2003 10825)O.C. 10825/20032003-01-01
Appointment under Arts Nova Scotia Act — The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage dated May 22, 2015, and pursuant to Sections 8 andO.C. 17435/20152015-01-01
Appointment — The Governor in Council is pleased to appoint, confirm and ratify the actions of the following Ministers: To be Acting Minister of Finance, Acting Minister of A (O.C. 14237/2008) (2008 14237)O.C. 14237/20082008-01-01
Amendment under Health Authorities Act Protection for Persons in Care Act Personal Health Information Act Homes for Special Care Act Hospitals Act — amendment to Protection for Persons in Care RegulationsO.C. 18967/20192019-01-01
Appointment — The Governor in Council is pleased to appoint, confirm and ratify the actions of the following Ministers: To be Acting Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Munic (O.C. 12281/2005) (2005 12281)O.C. 12281/20052005-01-01
Order under Health Authorities Act — The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Health and Wellness dated June 17, 2011, and pursuant to subsection 56(2) of Chapter (O.C. 15668/2011) (2011 15668)O.C. 15668/20112011-01-01
Order under Fees Act Mineral Resources Act — The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Energy and Mines dated October 12, 2018, and upon notice of a fee increase having beO.C. 18611/20182018-01-01
Authorization under Finance Act Health Services and Insurance Act — The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Public Works and the Minister of Health and Wellness dated July 27, 2022, and pursuaO.C. 19927/20222022-01-01
Order under Emergency Management Act — The Governor in Council, on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Emergency Management dated November 22, 2024, and pursuant to subsection 19(2) of CO.C. 20792/20242024-01-01
Appointment under Peggy's Cove Commission Act — reappoint Darrell Fralick of Peggy's Cove, Halifax Regional Municipality, as a member of the Peggy's Cove Commission for a term of office of two years commencinO.C. 12687/20062006-01-01
Order under Maritime Link Act Expropriation Act — The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Energy dated August 14, 2014, and pursuant to Section 5B of Chapter 9 of the Acts of (O.C. 17057/2014) (2014 17057)O.C. 17057/20142014-01-01
Order under Smoke-free Places Act — The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Health dated November 25, 2002, and pursuant to Section 15 of Chapter 12 of the ActsO.C. 10729/20022002-01-01
Order under Forests Act — The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Natural Resources dated September 27, 2001, and pursuant to Section 40 of Chapter 17O.C. 10087/20012001-01-01
Order under Electricity Reform (2013) Act — The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Energy dated February 27, 2014, and pursuant to Section 6 of Chapter 34 of the ActsO.C. 16765/20142014-01-01
Order under Finance Act — The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Finance and Treasury Board dated September 13, 2016, and pursuant to Section 27 of CO.C. 17889/20162016-01-01
Appointment under Labour Board Act — appoint Lorraine P. Lafferty of Halifax Regional Municipality as a vice-chair of the Labour Board for a term of office of 3 years commencing May 1, 2012;O.C. 15998/20122012-01-01
Order under Special Places Protection Act — The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Environment and the Minister of Lands and Forestry dated September 24, 2019, and pur (O.C. 18933/2019) (2019 18933)O.C. 18933/20192019-01-01
Amendment under Public Service Act — regulatory amendments (O.C. 14768/2009) (2009 14768)O.C. 14768/20092009-01-01
Amendment under Forests Act — amendment to Timber Loan Board RegulationsO.C. 21089/20252025-01-01
Order under Youth Secretariat Act Public Service Act — The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the President of the Executive Council dated October 22, 2013, and pursuant to Section 4 of ChapterO.C. 16622/20132013-01-01
Amendment under Wildlife Act — amendment to Chignecto Game Sanctuary Regulations (O.C. 16474/2013) (2013 16474)O.C. 16474/20132013-01-01
Land transfer under Public Highways Act Expropriation Act — extinguish the right of the public to use that portion of the public highway, identified as ‘Lot 1L’, containing an area of 4,388 square feet, more or less, locO.C. 18351/20182018-01-01
Appointment under Liquor Control Act — The Governor in Council, on the report and recommendation of the Minister responsible for the Liquor Control Act dated May 17, 2023, and pursuant to Section 7 oO.C. 20207/20232023-01-01
Order under Language Schools Act — The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Labour and Advanced Education dated May 1, 2014, and pursuant to Section 25 of ChaptO.C. 16892/20142014-01-01
Order under Advancing Nova Scotia Opportunities Act Interpretation Act — The Governor in Council, on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Energy dated January 13, 2025, pursuant to Section 167 of Chapter 5 of the Acts ofO.C. 20829/20252025-01-01
Appointment under Small Claims Court Act — The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice dated October 30, 2008, and pursuant to Section 6 of Ch (O.C. 14332/2008) (2008 14332)O.C. 14332/20082008-01-01
Appointment under Primary Forest Products Marketing Act — appoint the following person as an alternate member of the Nova Scotia Primary Forest Products Marketing Board for a term of office commencing May 1, 2003, andO.C. 11118/20032003-01-01
Land transfer under Public Highways Act — highway land — ColdbrookO.C. 7847/19981998-01-01
Order under Maritime Link Act Expropriation Act — The Governor in Council, on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables dated April 15, 2024, and pursuant to Section 5B o (O.C. 20580/2024) (2024 20580)O.C. 20580/20242024-01-01
Appointment under Peggy's Cove Commission Act — reappoint Eliza Manuel of Peggy's Cove, Halifax Regional Municipality, as a member of the Peggy's Cove Commission for a term of office of two years commencing DO.C. 8217/19981998-01-01
Order under Motor Vehicle Act — The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations dated August 31, 2004, and pursuant to SO.C. 11760/20042004-01-01
Appointment under Disabled Persons' Commission Act — The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Community Services dated August 6, 2008, and pursuant to Sections 4 and 5 of Chapter (O.C. 14158/2008) (2008 14158)O.C. 14158/20082008-01-01
Land transfer under Public Highways Act Surplus Crown Property Disposal Act — extinguish the right of the public to use that portion of the public highway, identified as Parcel A, containing an area of 1,391 square metres (0.34 acres), loO.C. 21009/20252025-01-01
Appointment under Natural Products Act — appoint Donald Newcombe of R.R.#1 Port Williams, Kings County, as a member of the Natural Products Marketing Council for a term of office commencing February 15O.C. 8368/19991999-01-01
Land transfer under Crown Lands Act — The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Natural Resources dated October 29, 2004, and pursuant to Sections 7 and 23 of ChaptO.C. 11869/20042004-01-01
Appointment — approve the reappointment of John Leedham of Dartmouth, Halifax Regional Municipality, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Waterfront Development CorpoO.C. 11834/20042004-01-01
Appointment under Energy and Mineral Resources Conservation Act — The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister responsible for the Energy and Mineral Resources Conservation Act dated June 21, 1999,O.C. 8613/19991999-01-01
Amendment under Children and Family Services Act — amendment to Children and Family Services Regulations (O.C. 16597/2013) (2013 16597)O.C. 16597/20132013-01-01
Appointment under Advisory Council on the Status of Women Act — The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister responsible for administration of the Advisory Council on the Status of Women Act datedO.C. 14869/20092009-01-01
Appointment under Securities Act — appoint Christopher C. Nicholls of Halifax, Halifax Regional Municipality, as a member of the Nova Scotia Securities Commission for a term of five (5) years comO.C. 11856/20042004-01-01
Appointment under House of Assembly Act Interpretation Act — The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice dated July 7, 2021, and pursuant to Section 52 of ChaptO.C. 19572/20212021-01-01
Order under Small Claims Court Act — repeal Order in Council 2005-153 dated April 14, 2005;O.C. 20260/20232023-01-01
Amendment under Motor Vehicle Act — regulatory amendments (O.C. 15672/2011) (2011 15672)O.C. 15672/20112011-01-01
Order under Public Highways Act — The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Transportation and Public Works dated December 10, 1999, pursuant to Section 26 of C (O.C. 8923/1999) (1999 8923)O.C. 8923/19991999-01-01
Appointment under Public Service Act Executive Council Act Civil Service Act — The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the President of the Executive Council dated June 25, 2025, and pursuant to Sections 7, 41A and 84 oO.C. 21016/20252025-01-01
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