The Nova Scotia government has established a new coalition that will move forward on the work of the Commission on Building Our New Economy.
HALIFAX, N.S.
The Nova Scotia government has established a new coalition that will move forward on the work of the Commission on Building Our New Economy.
The recently created 15-member oneNS Coalition will engage Nova Scotians in a broad-based action plan. It aims to shift attitudes, tackle demographic challenges, and support business and economic growth.
The coalition is chaired by Premier Stephen McNeil, with Jamie Baillie, Progressive Conservative Party Leader, and Maureen MacDonald, New Democratic Party Leader, serving as vice chairs.
The coalition is adopting the vision and goals of a report entitled Now or Never: An Urgent Call to Action for Nova Scotians.
The report outlined the challenges and opportunities faced by Nova Scotians, created a sense of urgency for change, and spurred public dialogue and action.
Now or Never called for strong leadership and a united Nova Scotia effort to renew and transform the economy. This approach will set aside partisan, sectoral and competitive interests in a new spirit of co-operation.
The oneNS Coalition is now developing work plans in the three key areas of attitude, people, and economic growth based on the 19 goals and 12 game changers outlined in the report.
The coalition will develop and deliver a 10-year, province wide plan to meet population and economic renewal goals by December 2015.
In the coming months, the coalition will launch a public engagement program that will celebrate success stories, pursue and profile early wins, and keep the public dialogue and momentum going to help create an environment in Nova Scotia that embraces and supports innovation and change.
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