Statement on Progress in the Mining Sector

The Nova Scotia government says there has been significant momentum in the province’s mining sector, with major projects moving forward to support communities, jobs, and the economy. The reopening of the Scotia Mine Ltd. in Halifax County, approved to restart after an industrial-approval change, will create 150 jobs and operate for more than 14 years, as…

Nova Scotia’s Natural Resources Minister Tory Rushton says the newly formed Nova Scotia Mining Roundtable brings together mining sector leaders and provincial officials to discuss challenges, investment, and competition, reporting to the minister. He notes the government approved reopening Scotia Mine Ltd.’s zinc mine in the Musquodoboit Valley, with…

The annual federal–provincial–territorial Ministers of Agriculture meeting in Halifax concluded with the release of the Halifax Statement, outlining principles and priorities for the Next Policy Framework (2028–2033) and confirming continued collaboration to support Canada's agriculture and agri-food sector. Ministers reviewed progress under the…

Two sentences: Federal, provincial and territorial Ministers of Agriculture concluded their annual conference in Halifax and reaffirmed a shared vision to build a competitive, innovative, and resilient agriculture and agri-food sector while pursuing market diversification, increased trade, and science-driven innovation. They outlined the Halifax…