N.B. and N.S. gaming Crown corps fined for lax money laundering reports

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Source: Nova Scotia - Halifax & Regional News
Date: 2026-09-03 15:54:15.0
Tags: [Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, National, Public Safety, Finance, Governance]

The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (Fintrac) has fined the New Brunswick Lotteries and Gaming Corporation nearly $400,000 and the Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation almost $232,000 for failing to submit suspicious transaction reports regarding potential money laundering or terrorist activity financing. Fintrac's acting director and CEO Stéphane Sirard noted that both organizations failed in their legal obligations under federal anti-money laundering frameworks. Additionally, the Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation was cited for failing to develop up-to-date written compliance policies and failing to document the specific risks of money laundering or terrorist activity financing offenses.

N.S. energy minister resigns after backlash over misogynistic rap lyrics

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Source: Nova Scotia - Halifax & Regional News
Date: 2026-09-03 14:19:42.0
Tags: [Nova Scotia, Governance]

Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative MLA Marco MacLeod has resigned from his position as Energy Minister following public backlash over misogynistic rap lyrics he published online in 2013 prior to entering politics. Premier Tim Houston accepted the resignation after MacLeod faced sustained pressure from gender-based violence support organizations and engaged in discussions regarding the impact of the songs. MacLeod will continue to serve as the MLA for Pictou West, while Premier Tim Houston assumes direct responsibility for the energy portfolio.

Committee releases final report into 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting

Source: Nova Scotia - Halifax & Regional News
Date: 2026-08-31 20:13:52.0
Tags: [Nova Scotia, National, Public Safety, Justice, Governance]

The Progress Monitoring Committee released its third and final annual report monitoring the 130 recommendations stemming from the 2023 public inquiry into the April 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting. Chaired by Myra Freeman, the independent committee noted that approximately 40 recommendations remain to be fully addressed, with ongoing responsibility now transitioning to the governments of Nova Scotia and Canada, alongside the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The 72-page final report highlights progress in regulatory oversight, policing reforms, and gender-based violence prevention, while acknowledging that critical work remains regarding mental health supports and systemic cultural shifts.

N.S. government changes income assistance rules to exclude people living in tents

Source: Nova Scotia - Halifax & Regional News
Date: 2026-08-27 12:01:07.0
Tags: [Nova Scotia, Housing, Social Services, Affordability, Governance]

The Nova Scotia provincial government, acting on the recommendation of Susan Corkum-Greek, Minister of Opportunities and Social Development, introduced regulatory changes via an order-in-council to exclude unhoused individuals living in tents from receiving enhanced income assistance rates. The regulatory amendments replace the term "accommodation" with "lives in a home" and narrow the definition of "home" to self-employed units, rented spaces, lodging houses, or single-occupancy rooms. This policy change directly overturns an August 5, 2026 Nova Scotia Court of Appeal ruling in favour of the late Bradley Lowe, which had established that individuals living in tents were eligible for enhanced disability and income support. Human rights lawyer Vince Calderhead criticized the policy as forcing vulnerable individuals deeper into poverty, while the department stated the changes provide clearer administrative direction.