The Nova Scotia government announces measures to support individuals, families, communities and businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 2020
- Additional income assistance, tenant eviction freeze, emergency funding for seniors. Read more
- $161 million to address cash flow and access to credit for small and medium-sized businesses. Read more
- N.S. declares state of emergency. Read more
- Strengthened and expanded health care capacities. Read more
- Investments announced for food banks, transition houses. Read more
- N.S. announces plan for at-home student learning. Read more
April 2020
- Launch of Temporary Emergency Workers Assistance Fund and the Small Business Emergency Grant. Read more
- More tests to identify community transmission. Read more
- New measures to better protect seniors. Read more
- New measures for workers in long-term care facilities and home care providers. Read more
- State of emergency extended. Read more
- Nova Scotia’s most vulnerable families, seniors and youth will receive additional support for food, shelter, basic necessities. Read more
- Credit, cash, support package available for small businesses. Read more
May 2020
- State of emergency extended. Read more
- New program gives health care workers up to $2,000 bonus. Read more
- Up to $230 million for infrastructure projects, creation of local jobs. Read more
June 2020
- $750,000 to help start-up businesses seize opportunities emerging from COVID-19. Read more
- Reduced visitor restrictions in long-term care homes and homes for persons with disabilities. Read more
- Licensed child care centres and family daycare homes reopen as of June 15. Read more
July 2020
- Easing of some visitor restrictions in long-term care homes. Read more
- Nova Scotia will receive more than a quarter of a billion dollars under the $19-billion federal-provincial-territorial Safe Restart Agreement. Read more
August 2020
- Further easing of restrictions in long-term care. Read more
- Financial and technological supports for vulnerable Nova Scotians. Read more
September 2020
- Easing of restrictions in long-term care homes to allow designated caregivers to help care for and support residents. Read more
October 2020
- $1.25 million to help first responder organizations purchase emergency equipment. Read more
November 2020
- Immediate protections for renters, more beds for those experiencing homelessness. Read more
- New emergency health services vehicles to improve access to care. Read more
December 2020
- One-time COVID-19 Response Grant of $750 to all recipients of Nova Scotia Student Assistance in 2020–2021. Read more
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