We Remember
Together, we honour, remember, reflect, and act.
We are committed to working towards lasting change and in memory of the lives lost, as well as everyone who has been impacted by their loss.
April 18-19, 2020
Tom Bagley • Kristen Beaton (and her unborn child) • Greg Blair • Jamie Blair • Joy Bond • Peter Bond • Lillian Campbell • Corrie Ellison
Gina Goulet • Dawn Gulenchyn • Frank Gulenchyn • Alanna Jenkins • Sean McLeod • Lisa McCully • Heather O'Brien • Jolene Oliver
Aaron Tuck • Emily Tuck • Const. Heidi Stevenson • Elizabeth Joanne Thomas • John Zahl • Joey Webber
Actions
The Province is taking action to strengthen safety and resilience across the province, in three interconnected areas:
- Community Safety, Wellbeing and Health - Provide support to help Nova Scotians stay healthy and feel safe in their own communities. This can include programs and services, along with helping communities develop the skills and resources to recognize and meet their needs.
- Gender-Based Violence, Intimate Partner Violence - Reduce gender-based and intimate partner violence by understanding why it happens, finding better ways to prevent it, and offering more help to people who have been affected.
- Public Safety and Policing Reform - Make communities safer by providing better training, tools, and support to all first responders — like police, firefighters, paramedics, ground search and rescue, and the Nova Scotia Guard. Make sure they work well together, have what they need, and treat everyone fairly by promoting equity, anti-racism, and inclusion across Nova Scotia.
Nova Scotia is accountable for many of the recommendations in the MCC’s Final Report. This page contains highlights of the actions underway.
Government reports to Progress Monitoring Committee
The Progress Monitoring Committee (PMC) was established by the Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia in response to MCC recommendation I.1.
The Government of Nova Scotia is a participating member of the PMC and reports on our progress to the PMC on a quarterly basis.
For all information related to the PMC, please visit https://novascotia.ca/progress-monitoring-committee/
News Releases
Follow news relating to the Mass Casualty Commission
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Announced a new school lunch program will begin in the 2024-25 school year with a provincial investment of $18.8 million. |
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Launched the new Healing Pathways Community Fund to provide up to $50,000 to community-based organizations operating in Colchester, Cumberland and Hants counties to provide grief support and emotional wellness at the community level.
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An awareness campaign was launched related to men’s mental health and seeking help called: Reach Out NS. |
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The Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre’s “Living Well” program supported 61 youth aged 12 to 30 to participate in programming aimed at healthy relationships, cultural heritage, and safe spaces. There have been workshops on body image, self-care, and a book club called “Dinner with Elders” where youth are connected with Indigenous authors. |
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Status of Women and Labour Skills and Immigration are partnering with women-serving organizations and industry to implement a Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Committee that will tackle gender-based oppression and violence in the skilled trades in Nova Scotia. |
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The Province is investing in women's safety with funding support for a free legal advice network, in partnership with Access to Justice Institute and developing legal education materials and resources for victims of intimate partner violence in partnership with the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia. |
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Provided funding to support the opening of the new community centre in Portapique. |
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Appointed Myra Freeman as the permanent chair of the Progress Monitoring Committee. |
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Partnered with Be The Peace Institute to facilitate a community engagement initiative. Community conversations resulted in recommendations which are priorities for their engagement and involvement. The community engagement plan will be rolled out in 2025. |
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Launched conflict management training for policing agencies and dispute resolution with police leaders across the province. The first mediation session was held in May 2024. |
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