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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Finalized a policy to confirm RCMP communications with the Serious Incident Response Team regarding an ongoing investigation must occur through a designated RCMP liaison. |
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Provided funding to the New Start Society to operate Safe Paths program. The program provides clinical counselling services to perpetrators of intimate partner violence with co-occurring substance use disorders. The program serves individuals who are referred by the Department of Community Services and Department of Justice but are currently on a waitlist for counselling sessions. Participants will receive one hour of counselling per week up to 12 weeks by an experienced intern counselor. |
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A new pilot Quality Assurance program for regulator performance, tracking performance against a best practices and established standards. |
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GuysWork is a school-based program where young men examine how traditional masculinity norms can impact their health, and the health of their peers. The program is now available in over 40 schools across Nova Scotia, with further expansions planned in 2024/25. |
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Cumberland County got its first women’s resource centre. Lilac Place opened in Amherst and offers outreach services, like counselling and employment support. |
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Launched a new housing benefit which provides eligible individuals and families who are fleeing or planning on fleeing gender-based violence with financial assistance for housing for up to two years. |
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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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