Mrs. LeBlanc and I were saddened to learn of the passing of The Honourable Donald William Cameron, 22 nd Premier of the Province of Nova Scotia. Mr. Cameron served as Premier from February 1991 to June 1993. Mr. Cameron was born in Egerton, Nova Scotia in 1946 and he later attended McGill University where he attained a Bachelor of Science degree. He entered politics in 1974 when he won election to the Nova Scotia Legislative Assembly in the electoral district of Pictou East. During his time as an elected member he served in opposition and in government and he was appointed as Minister of...

Today, 28 April 2021, we mark the Day of Mourning. The Day of Mourning is held annually in Canada on April 28 and is dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives or suffered injury or illness on the job or due to a work-related tragedy. The Day of Mourning is not only a day to remember and honour those lives lost or injured due to a workplace tragedy, but also a day to renew the commitment to improve health and safety in the workplace and prevent further injuries, illnesses and deaths. In observation of the Day of Mourning, the flags at Government House have been lowered to half-...

The Evenings @ Government House event on 18 May 2021 featuring an evening of classical music with members of the musically talented Lee Family: Yi Lee (violin), Anita Gao-Lee (violin), Mimisu Lee (French Horn), and LaLa Lee (piano), is postponed and will be rescheduled when a suitable date is identified. We sincerely regret any inconvenience this postponement may cause.

Today we mark the 95th birthday of our Sovereign Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada. On behalf of all Nova Scotians, Their Honours The Honourable Arthur J. LeBlanc and Mrs. Patsy LeBlanc extend their best wishes to Her Majesty and thank her for her example of duty and steadfastness during the past year and throughout her reign.