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The premiers of P-E-I and New Brunswick have signed an agreement to reduce internal trade barriers.
P-E-I Premier Rob Lantz and New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt issued a statement today saying the memorandum of understanding also calls for improving labour mobility and reducing red tape.
As well, the agreement recognizes equivalent labour standards and certifications to improve the ability of workers to operate freely between provinces.
New Brunswick is P-E-I’s second largest importer of P-E-I goods, and third largest importer of services.
(The Canadian Press)
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The federal government says it is committed to working with Mi’kmaq First Nations in Nova Scotia to improve the income assistance program.
However, Ottawa has yet to provide details on progress of negotiations.
The comments from the federal government are in response to criticism that there’s a gap of more than 25 million-dollars a year between what First Nations people on reserve receive from Ottawa and what they would get from Nova Scotia if they lived off reserve.
A group that represents 12 of 13 Mi’kmaq First Nations in Nova Scotia says some people living on reserve who rely on income assistance from Ottawa are being kept in deep poverty.
(The Canadian Press)
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(PEI-Physician-Recruitment)
P-E-I says it’s hired 25 new physicians so far this year.
Of those, nine have already started practicing; 10 will begin in the second half of 2025; and six more will begin in 2026.
Meanwhile, eight previously working physicians have retired or moved on due to various reasons – meaning there’s a net gain of 17 doctors so far this year.
Recruitment is carried out by Health PEI, the Department of Health and Wellness, physicians, and communities across the island.
(The Canadian Press)
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Nova Scotia has brought in a provincewide burn ban due to hot, dry conditions across the region.
The provincial government says a ban on open fires will remain in place until October 15th, which is considered the end of the wildfire season, or until conditions improve.
The fine for violating the fire ban is 25-thousand-dollars.
(The Canadian Press)
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