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Government Benefits - Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia government benefits, programs and services

Government of Nova Scotia

Congratulatory Messages - request congratulatory messages from the Queen and Nova Scotia dignitaries for wedding anniversaries and birthdays.

Community Services - Housing & Repairs
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for low-income households, seniors and persons with disabilities

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programs to help maintain, acquire or rent safe, adequate and affordable housing

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grants and loans for home repairs and additions

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mortgage funds to purchase or build modest houses

Service Nova Scotia consumer information - learn your rights as a consumer, and how to protect yourself.

 

Homeowners and renters

New Home Construction Rebate - one-time rebate of 50% of the provincial portion of the HST, up to $7,000, for homes completed between January 1, 2009 and March 31, 2010 inclusive.

Your Energy Rebate - This rebate of the provincial portion of the HST is available to those who buy home energy for heating purposes.

Health care

Pharmacare Program

Provincial Health Insurance Plan

 

Children and families

Child and family benefits provided by federal and provincial/territorial governments

 

Seniors

Senior Citizens' Secretariat

Seniors Property Tax Rebate Program

Programs  and Services for Seniors

Seniors' Pharmacare Program - helps eligible seniors aged 65+ with cost of prescription drugs.

 

Revised: May 15, 2010

 

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