Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change explained

Department of Environment and Climate Change
Type:	Government department
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Minister1 Name:	Tim Halman
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Deputyminister1 Name:	Lora MacEachern
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The Department of Environment and Climate Change of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia is responsible for environmental protection. The department administers the provisions of the Environment Act.

History

Established in 1973 to administer the Environmental Protection Act, the then-Department of the Environment was responsible for developing and implementing policies related to environmental management and protection.^[1]

In 2000, the Hamm government announced a restructuring of government departments that led to the grouping of the Department of Labour with the Department of the Environment, which was renamed Department of Environment and Labour.^[2] In 2008, it was made a separate department again.^{[1] [3] [4]}

In 2021, the department gained its current name.^[5]

Divisions

• Inspection, Compliance, and Enforcement Division
• Policy Division
• Sustainability and Applied Science Division

See also

• Government of Nova Scotia

Notes and References

1. Web site: Nova Scotia. Department of the Environment . Government Administrative Histories . Nova Scotia Archives . 31 January 2023 .
2. Web site: Premier Announces New Ministerial Duties . Province of Nova Scotia . 1 September 2000.
3. Web site: Two New Departments Effective April 1 . Province of Nova Scotia . 31 March 2008.
4. Web site: New Environment Department Created . Province of Nova Scotia . 24 April 2008.
5. News: Vibert . Jim . New premier Iain Rankin signals change through symbolism . SaltWire Network . 23 February 2021.