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.
| Government department overview | |
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| Formed | 1973 |
| Minister responsible | |
| Deputy Minister responsible |
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| Website | novascotia |
History
editEstablished 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
edit- Inspection, Compliance, and Enforcement Division
- Policy Division
- Sustainability and Applied Science Division
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Nova Scotia. Department of the Environment". Government Administrative Histories. Nova Scotia Archives. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
- ^ "Premier Announces New Ministerial Duties". Province of Nova Scotia. 1 September 2000.
- ^ "Two New Departments Effective April 1". Province of Nova Scotia. 31 March 2008.
- ^ "New Environment Department Created". Province of Nova Scotia. 24 April 2008.
- ^ Vibert, Jim (23 February 2021). "New premier Iain Rankin signals change through symbolism". SaltWire Network.