Some Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration information is on the old website (you’re on the old website now).

Some Executive Council Office information is on the old website (you're on the old website now).

What is the Air Quality Health Index? The Air Quality Health Index or “AQHI” is a tool to help protect your health. Using a scale from 1 to 10 and the words low, moderate, high, and very high, it ...

The following is a list of all Agencies, Boards and Commissions by department. Click on the name of a board to see its profile and any available positions.

The Nova Scotia Well Logs Database provides information on more than 100,000 water wells in the province, including information on well locations, geology and well construction, well depth and yield.

The Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction Act (PDF) was passed in the Nova Scotia Legislature in October 2021. It is the Province’s commitment to build a sustainable future, and a healthier ...

NS Standards for Construction and Installation for Petroleum Storage Tank Systems 2021 (PDF:759k) NS Standards for Construction and Installation for Petroleum Storage Tank Systems 1997 (PDF:288k) ...

The Sustainable Development Goals Act sets ambitious new goals to fight climate change and will continue advancing Nova Scotia’s economic, social, and environmental well being. This Act replaces the ...

Treaty Education is a vehicle to begin the long-term journey, over generations, toward reconciliation. The Mi’kmaq and provincial government are working together to develop specific programs and ...

We also have more information on the beta website. If you can't find what you're looking for visit the beta website.

The Drop on Water is a series of fact sheets with information on different water quality parameters, such as bacteria and chemicals, that may be present in well water, as well as general information ...

Surface water is water that is found in lakes, rivers, streams, ponds, and other natural watercourses. It is also found in marine bays, estuaries, and oceans. This valuable resource provides drinking ...