Social Policy

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    Manitoba Consults on Public Access to Defibrillators
    April 3, 2012

    PROVINCE SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON ACCESS TO DEFIBRILLATORS Manitobans are being asked for their feedback on expert panel recommendations on which public places will be required to have defibrillators under ...

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    Nova Scotia 2012 Provincial Budget
    April 3, 2012

    Budget 2012 Continues Strong Fiscal Discipline Published by Department of Finance Tuesday, April 3, 2012 Finance Minister Graham Steele has tabled the 2012–13 provincial budget, one that illustrates the government’s ...

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    Nova Scotia Throne Speech 2012
    March 29, 2012

    Throne Speech Focused on Future, Advancing Province’s Priorities NOTE: A social media version of this release is available at http://gov.ns.ca/news/smr/2012-03-29-Throne-Speech/ . High-res, downloadable photos, video and audio clips w ...

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    Newfoundland Implements Generic Drug Policy
    March 26, 2012

    Residents to Benefit from New Generic Drug Pricing Policy A new generic drug pricing model is being implemented to help ensure the people of Newfoundland and Labrador obtain quality prescription ...

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    New Brunswick Generic Drug Pricing Policy Announced
    March 25, 2012

    Generic drug pricing policy announced FREDERICTON (GNB) – A generic drug pricing policy that will reduce drug costs for all New Brunswickers was announced today by the provincial government. “Even ...

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    Manitoba Launches Domestic Violence Consultations
    March 1, 2012

    Manitobans Invited to Share Thoughts on Future Prevention, Services: Howard Ten public consultations will be held throughout the province starting tomorrow to gather information on how to improve prevention efforts ...

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    New Brunswick Dialogue on Employment for the Disabled
    January 6, 2012

    Public consultation for a new employment action plan for persons with disabilities FREDERICTON (CNB) – The public is invited to dialogue sessions to provide input into the development of a ...

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    BC Society Act Discussion Paper
    December 20, 2011

    Society Act discussion paper invites feedback VICTORIA – A new discussion paper on the Society Act invites discussion on the governance of B.C. societies and possible directions for reform. The ...

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    New Brunswick Youth Criminal Justice Act Review
    December 8, 2011

    Review of Youth Criminal Justice Act to be undertaken FREDERICTON (CNB) – The provincial government has been notified by the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate that it will ...

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    Review of Registered Disability Savings Plan Announced
    October 21, 2011

    Government Launches Review of the Registered Disability Savings Plan The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today announced the launch of the Government of Canada’s review of the Registered Disability ...