Canada is making a change to its planned retaliatory tariffs on American goods after hearing concerns from Canadian industries.
Finance Canada says seafood and fish products are being removed from the list to protect against broader economic harm.
The federal government had announced tariffs ranging from 15 to 50 per cent on hundreds of U-S exports, including clothing, appliances and dairy products.
Canada is also increasing tariffs on American steel and aluminum from 25 to 50 per cent.
Nova Scotia’s school lunch program is expanding to all high school students in the province. Education Minister Brendan Maguire is expected to announce the expansion later this morning. The school lunch program began rolling out in phases about two years ago with a focus on pre-primary and elementary students.
It expanded to middle schools and junior highs last fall.
The Nova Scotia government has changed its income assistance regulations to exclude homeless residents living in tents from getting access to enhanced financial support.
The government introduced the change after the Nova Scotia’s Court of Appeal ruled this month that people living in tents were eligible for the enhanced support.
The change was made in an order-in-council filed Tuesday on the recommendation of Susan Corkum-Greek, the minister of opportunities and social development.
Lawyer Vince Calderhead described the province’s move as “cruel,” and said it effectively overturns the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal’s decision.
The last call from the Town of New Glasgow to participate in our homeowner survey. The Town is seeking information on how the changing climate is affecting your home — and it says residents’ feedback will help identify homeowner needs; inform future resilience programs; and support community planning efforts. The link to the survey is available through the Town of New Glasgow’s Facebook page
