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Tuesday, May 27, 2025

King Charles III delivers the Speech from the Throne

On May 26, Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in Ottawa in preparation for the opening the 45th Parliament of Canada. That evening, the Canadian Vice-Regal family met with Their Majesties at Rideau Hall. The following day, King Charles III attended the State Opening of the Parliament of Canada and delivered the Speech from the Throne. This was the first time a monarch has opened Parliament in Canada since Queen Elizabeth II addressed the 23rd session of Canadian Parliament in 1957. Please click here to read The Speech from the Throne, delivered by His Majesty The King...

Monday, May 12, 2025

Mi'kmaw Language Day

Today is the official launch Mi'kmaw Language Day. We celebrate the strength, perseverance, and spirit of Mi'kmaq communities, along with the vital role of the Mi'kmaw Language in preserving identity and cultural heritage. In 2022, the Mi’kmaw Language Act established principles for preserving and promoting Mi’kmaw, the first language spoken in the traditional territory of the Mi'kmaq people, in what is today Nova Scotia. The Act came into force on October 1, 2022, to coincide with Treaty Day, paying tribute to the unique and special relationship between the Crown...

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Nova Scotia Marks the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day

Today, we mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (V-E) Day—a defining moment in the history of the Second World War. On 5 May 1945, Canadian and Allied soldiers accepted the surrender of German forces in the Netherlands. Two days later, the remaining German forces surrendered across Europe, and on 8 May 1945, V-E Day was officially declared. For the people of Nova Scotia, as for so many around the world, V-E Day was met with both relief and reflection. It signalled the end of a dark and difficult chapter and stirred deep gratitude for the courage, sacrifice, and perseverance...

Friday, May 2, 2025

80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Norway and the Netherlands

In honour of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Norway and the Netherlands, both national flags are raised at Government House today. The warm relationship that exists between Canada, Norway, and the Netherlands can be traced back to difficult days at the end of the Second World War when Canada played a key role in liberating the people in both nations. Canada’s role in the Second World War is one in which we take great pride. Nova Scotia is proud of the role it played, not only in military operations and the provision of food, personnel and armaments during the war, but the role...

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

The Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis

Darlene and I join Nova Scotians—and people around the world—in mourning the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. As the spiritual leader, Pope Francis was a beacon of compassion, humility, and unwavering faith. His commitment to justice, care for the poor, and stewardship of our common home inspired countless individuals across all nations and faiths. He called on the world to build bridges of peace, extend mercy, and embrace one another with dignity and grace. Pope Francis’ legacy will endure in the ongoing efforts toward reconciliation, environmental stewardship, and...

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Remembering April 18-19, 2020

Five years have passed since the tragic events of April 18 and 19, 2020, when our province endured unimaginable acts that forever changed the lives of Nova Scotians. Today, we pause to remember the lives of those taken far too soon. We honour their memory, stand in solidarity with survivors and those who grieve, and extend our deepest sympathies to all who were touched by this senseless tragedy. In the face of heartbreak, Nova Scotians responded with compassion and courage. Communities supported one another with open hearts. Strangers became neighbours. And in the midst of sorrow, our...

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Video Highlights from the Speech from the Throne

Did you know that the primary responsibility of the Lieutenant Governor is to act as the representative of King Charles III in Nova Scotia? The role of the Sovereign, the offices of the Governor General, and the Lieutenant Governor are fixed in the Canadian Constitution. One duty related to the Lieutenant Governor's constitutional role is to deliver the Speech from the Throne. During the First Session of the 65th General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature, His Honour the Honourable Mike Savage, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, delivered this speech, outlining the legislative...