Tag: NS Government

May 7, 2024 — In light of the Auditor General’s new report concerning places of safety in Nova Scotia, the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW) calls attention to the significant gaps in the report regarding its understanding of service users’ needs, the realities of social workers, and how these factors contribute to the reported challenges in the delivery of places of safety.

22 Mar, 2024 — Alec Stratford reflects on the government’s latest budget bill. The budget fails to grapple with the root causes of the issues facing Nova Scotians today.

Sep 11, 2023 — Nova Scotia has the opportunity to lead by example and show that children’s welfare always comes first. No matter what gender they express, what school they attend, or what language they speak there.

July 28, 2022 — After the determined efforts of many individuals and organizations, the province announced that they were reducing some of the barriers to accessing gender-affirming surgeries. This was a welcome reminder that advocacy really does make a difference, but there is so more much to be done. Gender-affirming care is still under-funded, under-resourced, and often unavailable.

May 19, 2022 — Open letter from Alec Stratford to Minister MacFarlane, regarding the effects of child welfare policy and legislation on newcomer/refugee families in Nova Scotia.

December 24, 2021 — We call on the provincial government to shift their approach to public policy, to ensure that policy reflects the sentiment that “we are all in this together.”

November 4, 2021 — A letter to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, following up on Alec’s recent remarks to the Law Amendments committee regarding Bill 57.

21 October, 2021 — This Wednesday, Premier Tim Houston unveiled his government’s blueprint for dealing with the province’s housing crisis. We’re especially appreciative of the decision to cap rent increases until December 31, 2023. This was an important change of perspective from the new Premier.

12 October, 2021 — As a new legislature meets for the first time, NSCSW offers the policy goals of Nova Scotian social workers for due consideration.

12 October, 2021 — Nova Scotia’s legislature meets today for the first time since the election. NSCSW shares the policy goals of Nova Scotian social workers with the new government.