Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities
The Collective Voice of Nova Scotia Municipalities
Reports and Publications
Cannabis Legalization Symposium Presentations--May 26, 2017

Cannabis Legalization Symposium--May 26, 2017
Brian Johnston - Stewart Mckelvey - Legalization of Marijuana Impacts (View) | Size: 172.93 kB
Craig Reid AMO Cannabis Presentation (View) | Size: 1.32 MB
Kate Johnston IWK, Cannabis - Regulatory Considerations for Municipa (View) | Size: 1.77 MB
Rebecca Jesseman CCSA Halifax Municipal Cannabis Symposium (View) | Size: 598.86 kB
Rob & Bob - May 26th 2017.UNSM presentation (View) | Size: 748.53 kB
Steve Skadron City of Aspen - Marijuana Legalization (View) | Size: 7.06 MB
UNSM 2017 Spring Workshop Presentations

UNSM 2017 Spring Workshop Presentations
Building International Relations (View) | Size: 1.09 MB
In for the Long Haul--RENS Presentation (View) | Size: 1.99 MB
Municipal Asset Management Program--Kate Fleming (View) | Size: 929.6 kB
Municipal Trail Blazers--District of Chester (View) | Size: 547.03 kB
Municipal Trail Blazers--District of East Hants (View) | Size: 4.46 MB
Municipal Trail Blazers--Sustane Technologies (View) | Size: 3.69 MB
New Federal Gas Tax Fund--Rene Frigault (View) | Size: 729.29 kB
NS Asset Management Initiative--Ahmad Shawan (View) | Size: 988.19 kB
Physician Recruitment (View) | Size: 965.58 kB
UNSM Updates What's Happening (View) | Size: 539.62 kB
UNSM 2017 Spring Workshop Caucus Meetings Presentations

UNSM 2017 Spring Workshop Caucus Meeting Presentations
Accessibility Act Overview (View) | Size: 511.91 kB
Farm and Forest Assessment--Rural Caucus Meeting (View) | Size: 954 kB
Provincial Election Strategy--2017 (View) | Size: 398.34 kB
UNSM Accountability and Transparency Workshop--February 24, 2017

Accountability and Transparency Workshop
Expense Policies--by Greg Herrett (View) | Size: 87.03 kB
It's Public Money--That Simple--by Michael A. Pickup (View) | Size: 412.59 kB
UNSM 2016 Annual Conference Presentations

2016 UNSM Fall Conference Presentations
Delivering Services In-House--Save Money-Avoid Headaches--CUPE (View) | Size: 1.19 MB
Gas Tax Fund Project Spotlights--County of Colchester--Compost Facility (View) | Size: 6.68 MB
Gas Tax Fund Project Spotlights--Department of Municipal Affairs (View) | Size: 462.56 kB
Gas Tax Fund Project Spotlights--District of East Hants--Skateparks and Sportpad Projects (View) | Size: 1.19 MB
Gas Tax Fund Project Spotlights--Green Energy Committee--Wind Project (View) | Size: 24.89 MB
PVSC Update (View) | Size: 1.39 MB
Rules of Order--Who Needs Them!! (View) | Size: 10.76 MB
Shared Secrets--Fire Coordinators Presentation (View) | Size: 779.58 kB
Shared Secrets--Let's Face Tomorrow Together--Everyone Matters (Town of Amherst) (View) | Size: 1.14 MB
Shared Secrets--UNSM Active Transportation Committee (View) | Size: 8.63 MB
The Opportunities and Challenges of Social Media (Presenter--Councillor Waye Mason) (View) | Size: 2.65 MB
The Opportunities and Challenges of Social Media (Presenter--Patrick Hirtle) (View) | Size: 2.19 MB
We Choose Now--What Municipal Can Do Now to Improve The Collective Health and Prosperity of Their Region (View) | Size: 3.95 MB
UNSM 2016 Spring Workshop Presentations

UNSM 2016 Spring Workshop Presentations
A Strong Voice (View) | Size: 334.84 kB
Agricultural Day (View) | Size: 2.38 MB
Break-Out Session--Amalgamations, Annexations and Dissolutions (View) | Size: 995.12 kB
Break-out Session--Municipal Affairs Infrastructure Programs (View) | Size: 466.47 kB
Break-out Session--Strategic Spending of Scarce Infrastructure Money (View) | Size: 1.26 MB
Break-out Session--Wellness in the Workplace (View) | Size: 1.35 MB
CAP Update (View) | Size: 1.53 MB
One Municipality's Role in the Growing Success of Its Local Farmers' Market (View) | Size: 7.2 MB
Pan Cape Breton Food Hub Co-op (View) | Size: 2.68 MB
Shared Secrets--Alternative Resource Energy Authority (AREA) (View) | Size: 602.04 kB
Shared Secrets--Working with a Common Purpose (Truro and Colchester) (View) | Size: 13.72 MB
Structure Workshop Discussion Points--Presentation to Caucuses (View) | Size: 283.02 kB
UNSM Update to Caucuses--May 2016 (View) | Size: 290.4 kB
UNSM 2016 Forestry Workshop Presentations

Forestry Workshop Presentations
Annapolis County Presentation (View) | Size: 3.81 MB
CFI Presentation (View) | Size: 3.94 MB
EAC Presentation (View) | Size: 2.57 MB
Forest NS Presentation (View) | Size: 583.16 kB
Forestland Taxation (View) | Size: 2.3 MB
Forestry Workshop Proposed Outcomes (View) | Size: 185.57 kB
Gully Lake Trail System (View) | Size: 764.13 kB
Harvest Plan Map Viewer (View) | Size: 2.48 MB
Medway Community Forest (View) | Size: 3.41 MB
PVSC - Forestry Assessment (View) | Size: 564.22 kB
TIANS Presentation (View) | Size: 2.27 MB
2016 CAO-CEO Forum & Symposium on Municipal Structure Presentations

2016 CAO-CEO Forum Presentations
A Strong Voice (View) | Size: 334.84 kB
AMANS - The Future is Ours (View) | Size: 1.98 MB
Kevin Latimer - Structural Reform (View) | Size: 588.89 kB
Kevin Latimer - Truth or Consequences (View) | Size: 6.97 MB
Mayor Cecil Clarke - Amalgamation Cape Breton Style (View) | Size: 594.9 kB
Symposium on Municipal Structure--Summary (View) | Size: 422.79 kB
Grants Available--Community

Accessibility
Enabiling Accessibility Fund (EAF) (View) | Size: 116.36 kB

Accessability - Disability Grant
Community ACCESS-Ability Program (View) | Size: 194.9 kB

Community
Community Arts and Culture Recognition Award - Culture Funding and Awards (View) | Size: 110.63 kB
Culture and Youth Activities Program - Culture Funding and Awards (View) | Size: 112.97 kB

Connectivity
New Horizons For Seniors (View) | Size: 115.7 kB

Culture
Art N.S - Grants to Organizations and Small Groups (View) | Size: 111.92 kB
Artistic Innovation Program - Support4culture (View) | Size: 110.98 kB
Arts Vest (View) | Size: 111.95 kB
Equity Funding Program - Support4culture (View) | Size: 107.37 kB
Operating Grants to Arts Organizations (View) | Size: 108.84 kB

Culture/Heritage Development
Conservation Advice Grants-Heritage Property Program-Heritage Development Fund (View) | Size: 120.46 kB
One-time Emerging Culture and Heritage Initiatives Program (View) | Size: 122.78 kB
Strategic Development Initiative (View) | Size: 120.96 kB
Strategic Funding Initiative Program (View) | Size: 104.13 kB

Culture/Heritage Development--Language
Bun is Bàrr (Root and Branch) Mentoring Programs (View) | Size: 111.44 kB
Gaelic Language in the Community Program (View) | Size: 112.3 kB

Economic Development
Atlantic Innovation Fund - ACOA (View) | Size: 123.23 kB
Business Development Program - ACOA (This is also for Not For Profits) (View) | Size: 116.54 kB

Economic Development--Aboriginal
Aboriginal Business and Entrepreneurship Development (View) | Size: 110.97 kB
The Aboriginal Community Development Fund (View) | Size: 110.46 kB

Economic Development--Business
Export Growth Program (Nova Scotia Business Inc.) (View) | Size: 111.74 kB
Small Business Development Program (NSBI) (View) | Size: 117.8 kB
Small Business Loan Guarantee Program (View) | Size: 113.5 kB

Economic Development--Business/Not-for-Profit/Professional Organizations
The Creative Industries Fund (View) | Size: 116.22 kB

Economic Development--Culture/Community/Artists
Industry Growth Program (View) | Size: 121.88 kB

Environment
EcoAction Community Funding Program (View) | Size: 115.26 kB
From the Ground Up - CN EcoConnexions (View) | Size: 113.22 kB
Greening Canada's School Grounds - Tree Canada (View) | Size: 108.58 kB
National Wetland Conservation Fund (View) | Size: 117.33 kB
Scott's Miracle Grow Grant (View) | Size: 111.52 kB
TD Friends of The Environment Foundation (View) | Size: 197.79 kB
TD Friends of The Environment Foundation Leadership Grant Program (View) | Size: 118.1 kB

Events
150 Forward Fund (View) | Size: 114.98 kB

Film & Production
NS Film & Television Production and Incentive Fund (View) | Size: 201.01 kB
The Eastlink Independent Production Fund (View) | Size: 122.21 kB

Health
Wellness Grants - Community Health Board (View) | Size: 112.71 kB

Heritage
Community Museum Assistance Program (View) | Size: 121.19 kB
Conservation Work Grants - Heritage Property Program (View) | Size: 119.45 kB

Heritage--Aboriginal
Aboriginal Peoples Program (2 Types of Funding) (View) | Size: 117.91 kB

Heritage--Culture
Diversity and Cultural Capacity Fund - Community Funding and Awards (View) | Size: 111.99 kB

Heritage--Museums

Infrastructure--Community Culture
Community Facilities Improvement Program (View) | Size: 119.7 kB

Infrastructure-P3
P3 Canada Fund (View) | Size: 111.15 kB

Miscellaneous
Community Foundation of Nova Scotia (View) | Size: 103.93 kB
The Community Fund For Canada's 150 - Community Foundation of Nova Scotia (View) | Size: 115.07 kB
Toyota Evergreen Learning Grounds Program (View) | Size: 117.06 kB

Professional Development
Canadian Museum Association Bursary Program (View) | Size: 115.61 kB

Recreation-Aboriginal Culture
Mi'kmaq Cultural Activities Program - Community Funding and Awards (View) | Size: 121.89 kB

Remembrance Initiatives (Veterans' Affairs)
Commemorative Partnership Program (Two Types of Funding Available) (View) | Size: 114.31 kB

Skills and Training (Indigenous Peoples)
Skills and Partnership Fund (View) | Size: 114.18 kB

Sustainability
Green Municipal Fund - Federation of Canadian Municipalities (View) | Size: 119.15 kB
Innovative Communities Fund (View) | Size: 110.01 kB
Sustainability Fund - CBRM Sustainability Funding (View) | Size: 103.48 kB

Sustainability--Cultural Organizations
Operating Assistance to Cultural Organizations (View) | Size: 128.38 kB

Tax Credit--Film and Production
Digital Media Tax Incentive (View) | Size: 119.53 kB

Tax Exemption--Heritage Property
TAX REBATE - Heritage Property Conservation Material (View) | Size: 112.48 kB

Tax Exemption--Land
Conservation Property Tax Exemption Grant (View) | Size: 191.16 kB

Tourism
Festivals and Events Program (View) | Size: 113.99 kB

Tourism/Heritage/Connectivity
Major Event Hosting (View) | Size: 109.4 kB

Transportation
Accessible Transportation Assistance Program (ATAP) (View) | Size: 108.5 kB
The Community Transportation Assistance Program (CTAP) (View) | Size: 117.75 kB

Women Focused Community Groups
Canadian Women's Foundation (View) | Size: 116.71 kB

Youth Employment
Skills Link - Youth Employment Strategy (View) | Size: 104.83 kB
Grants Available--Municipality

Accessability - Disability Grant
Accessible Transportation Assistant Program (ATAP) (View) | Size: 97.48 kB

Connectivity
New Horizons For Seniors (View) | Size: 115.7 kB

Education/Research
Local Government Studies (View) | Size: 101.12 kB

Energy

Environment
Conservation Property Tax Exemption Grant (View) | Size: 191.16 kB
From the Ground Up - CN EcoConnexions (View) | Size: 113.22 kB
Green Municipal Fund--Federation of Canadian Municipalities (View) | Size: 100.68 kB
TD Friends of The Environment Foundation (View) | Size: 197.79 kB

Emergency Services
Emergency Services Provider Fund (View) | Size: 101.41 kB

Finance
Fire Protection Grant (View) | Size: 101.02 kB
Grant-in-lieu of Provincial Property Tax (View) | Size: 100.64 kB
Municipal and Villages HST offset Grant (View) | Size: 101.48 kB
Nova Scotia Power Inc. Grant in-lieu of Property Tax (View) | Size: 97.61 kB

Health
Wellness Grants - Community Health Board (View) | Size: 112.71 kB

Heritage (National)
Parks Canada National Historic Site Cost Sharing Program (View) | Size: 100.83 kB

Infrastructure
Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (View) | Size: 104.42 kB
Flood Risk Infrastructure Investment Program (View) | Size: 105.17 kB
P3 Canada Fund - 2014 New Building Canada Plan (2014-2024) (View) | Size: 101.36 kB
Provincial and Territorial Infrastructure Component (PTIC) - New Building Canada Fund (View) | Size: 99.52 kB
Provincial Capital Assistance Program (View) | Size: 102.67 kB
Small Communities Infrastructure Fund (less than 100,000 Residents) - New Building Canada Fund (View) | Size: 140.26 kB

Infrastructure - Aboriginal
First Nations Infrastructure Fund - New Building Canada Fund (2014 - 2024) (View) | Size: 108.17 kB

Infrastructure--Legions
Legion Capital Assistance Program (View) | Size: 106.02 kB

Infrastructure - Major Projects
National Infrastructure Component (NIC) - New Building Canada Fund (View) | Size: 102.26 kB

Infrastructure--Sustainability/Communication/Innovation

Monuments
The Cenotaph-Monument Restoration Program (CMRP) (View) | Size: 96.35 kB

Recycling
Foam Recycling Coalition Annual Grant (View) | Size: 102.9 kB

Sustainability - Leadership

Tax Exemption - Economic Development
Community Economic Development Investment Fund (Equity Tax Credit) (View) | Size: 99.29 kB

Tax Exemption - Economy
Equalization and Town Foundation Grant (View) | Size: 99.22 kB

Tax Exemption - Farm Land
Farm Land Grant (View) | Size: 99.59 kB

Transportation
Accessible Transportation Assistant Program (ATAP) (View) | Size: 97.48 kB
Nova Scotia Transit Research Incentive (View) | Size: 100.22 kB
Public Transit Assistance Program (PTAP) (View) | Size: 103.46 kB
UNSM 2015 Annual Conference Presentations

2015 UNSM Fall Conference Presentations
Asset Management for Municipalities--A Focus on the City of Fredericton (View) | Size: 3.16 MB
Capital Investment Plan--Asset Management (View) | Size: 666.31 kB
Changing the Conversation about Tourism (View) | Size: 1004.98 kB
Engaging Immigrants in Nova Scotia Municipalities (Nabiha Atallah) (View) | Size: 838.68 kB
Engaging People with Disabilities (Steve Estey) (View) | Size: 517.27 kB
Engaging Youth in Municipal Government (View) | Size: 157.92 kB
It Is Better to Work Together--PVSC (View) | Size: 653.59 kB
Moving from Senior to SEEN--Empowering Individuals and Communities (View) | Size: 1.35 MB
Municipal Alcohol Presentation--November 4, 2015 (View) | Size: 1.93 MB
Municipal Government Act Review--UNSM Caucus Updates (View) | Size: 206.6 kB
Municipal Role in Affordable Housing (View) | Size: 2.35 MB
Proposed UNSM Strategy to tackle Capped Assessment Program (View) | Size: 380.96 kB
Race Relations and Anti-Discrimination Committee--County of Kings (View) | Size: 2.32 MB
Strategies for Municipalities to Engage Diverse Communities (Dr. Wanda Thomas Bernard) (View) | Size: 606.5 kB
Trans Canada Trail--UNSM Caucus Meetings (View) | Size: 1.6 MB
UNSM CE and Cultural Action Plan Presentation (View) | Size: 13.6 MB
UNSM Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Panel Nov 2015 FINAL (View) | Size: 841.92 kB
Update--Nova Scotia Asset Management Initiative (Ahmad Shawan) (View) | Size: 416.11 kB
UNSM 2015 Spring Workshop Presentations

UNSM 2015 Spring Workshop Presentations
Aquaculture Operations--Balancing Economic Opportunity (View) | Size: 206.06 kB
Campaigning through Social Media (View) | Size: 903.44 kB
Community Engagement Strategies for Municipalities (View) | Size: 1.37 MB
Don Mills--Immigration Blind Spot Imperils Nova Scotia (View) | Size: 172.74 kB
Flood Management in Nova Scotia--Emergency Management Office (View) | Size: 677.12 kB
Flood Management in Nova Scotia--John Cooper (View) | Size: 961.49 kB
Flood Mitigation--Town of Kentville (View) | Size: 4.72 MB
Flood Risks, Agricultural Dykes--Kevin Bekkers (View) | Size: 6.4 MB
How to Encourage Business Investment (View) | Size: 211.39 kB
Mills--7 Ways to Pull Start Cord on Sputtering Nova Scotia (View) | Size: 207.41 kB
Province at a Crossroad--One Year After the Ivany Report (View) | Size: 311.35 kB
The Realities of Electronic Voting (View) | Size: 5.4 MB
UNSM 2014 Annual Conference Presentations

2014 UNSM Fall Conference Presentations
Between a Rock and a Hard Place (View) | Size: 269.54 kB
Broadening our Service Offerings to Municipalities--PVSC (View) | Size: 730.99 kB
Cracker Barrel Session--Prosperity without Growth (View) | Size: 100.93 kB
Cracker Barrel Session--Rural Poverty (View) | Size: 59.97 kB
Cracker Barrel Session--Youth Engagement (View) | Size: 187.23 kB
Federal Election 2015--Amplifying the Municipal Message (View) | Size: 3.53 MB
Immigration in Nova Scotia--Shared Understanding and Future Plans (View) | Size: 829.75 kB
Keynote Address--Seeing the Future in a Different Light (View) | Size: 1.93 MB
Meetings Bloody Meetings (View) | Size: 2.53 MB
Role of Municipalities in Immigration--Ms. Gerry Mills--Presenter (View) | Size: 627.05 kB
Shared Services--Diamond Software (View) | Size: 366.92 kB
Shared Services--Digby Regional Wastewater Facility (View) | Size: 1.11 MB
Shared Sevices--Sharing of Financial Services (View) | Size: 2.2 MB
The Role of Municipalities in Immigration--Mayor Mike Savage--Presenter (View) | Size: 1.79 MB
UNSM 2014 Spring Workshop Presentations

UNSM 2014 Spring Workshop Presentations
211 Presentation (View) | Size: 2.14 MB
Beyond Engagement--Insights on the Cost of Doing Nothing--Dr. Bill Howatt (View) | Size: 1.08 MB
Engage (View) | Size: 3.93 MB
NS Farmers Market Sector--Cultivating the Economy (View) | Size: 10.84 MB
Update on Provincial Initiatives (View) | Size: 469.62 kB
UNSM 2013 Annual Conference Presentations

2013 UNSM Fall Conference Presentations
Affordable Housing-Homelessness Strategy (View) | Size: 561.66 kB
Bridgetown Experience (View) | Size: 346.85 kB
Community Safety vs. Role of Policing (View) | Size: 839.29 kB
Municipal Alcohol Project - UNSM Nov 2013 (View) | Size: 1.72 MB
PVSC Update (View) | Size: 1.39 MB
Ray Ivany Presentation to UNSM Fall Conference 2013 (View) | Size: 3.49 MB
Strategic Planning for Municipalities (View) | Size: 328.02 kB
Towns Task Force Update--November 2013 Conference (View) | Size: 356.33 kB
UNSM 2013 Spring Workshop Presentations

UNSM 2013 Spring Workshop Presentations
President Walker's Report to Spring Workshop 2013 (View) | Size: 377.27 kB
Provincial Municipal Fiscal Review Update (View) | Size: 1.2 MB
REN Update Presentation (View) | Size: 897.91 kB
Youth Engagement Strategy (View) | Size: 560.36 kB

Facts on Fracking
2013-05-09 UNSM Fracking (View) | Size: 2.55 MB
CAPP Presentation (Fracking) (View) | Size: 2.38 MB
Facts about Hydraulic Fracturing Final (View) | Size: 629.54 kB
UNSM Conference Presentations

UNSM 2012 Fall Conference Presentations
A Successful Amalgamation Story--Region of Queens Municipality (View) | Size: 3.43 MB
Interpreting the Numbers--What the 2012 Census Means for Nova Scotia (View) | Size: 1.24 MB
Keynote Address--Bill Carr (View) | Size: 2.93 MB
Municipal Fire Inspections (View) | Size: 425.24 kB
PVSC Update--Municipal Engagement Strategy (View) | Size: 1.71 MB
Revitalization Strategies for Urban and Rural Nova Scotia--Department of Culture (View) | Size: 2.33 MB
Revitalization Strategies for Urban and Rural Nova Scotia--Ocean Sonics (View) | Size: 1.13 MB
The Case for Regional-Shared Services (View) | Size: 451.24 kB
Towns Task Force Report (View) | Size: 413.85 kB

UNSM 2012 Spring Workshop Presentations
Demographic And Economic Outlook (View) | Size: 1.16 MB
E-Voting - The Municipal Experience - Halifax Regional Municipality (View) | Size: 351.22 kB
E-Voting - The Municipal Experience - Intelivote Systems (View) | Size: 2.97 MB
E-Voting - The Municipal Experience - Town Of Windsor (View) | Size: 139.5 kB
Financial Condition Index (View) | Size: 2.2 MB
Nova Scotia International Ferry Partnership (NSIFP) Presentation (View) | Size: 1.03 MB
UNSM Reports

UNSM Reports
UNSM Act of Incorporation (View) | Size: 37.92 kB
Towns Task Force Report--Final Recommendations--September 2012 (View) | Size: 356.39 kB
Tourist Accommodation Needs Assessment--Final Report (2017) (View) | Size: 2.28 MB
School Review Process Discussion Paper and Consultation (View) | Size: 1.06 MB
Provincial Budget Highlights (View) | Size: 222.65 kB
Pros and Cons of Full Versus Shared EPR Model (View) | Size: 126.2 kB
Letter From Minister MacDonell - Towns Task Force Implementation (View) | Size: 28.52 kB
Indicator Review Project--Phase II Final Report (View) | Size: 1.02 MB
Fire Services Report - Final (View) | Size: 1.74 MB
Code of Conduct for Municipal Elected Officials (View) | Size: 111.26 kB
By-Law and Policy Proposed Amendments November 2014 (View) | Size: 582.56 kB
By-law Amendment Discussion Paper July 2014 (View) | Size: 580.53 kB
2012 - Towns Task Force (View) | Size: 702.53 kB
2011 - UNSM Cap Report (View) | Size: 1.46 MB
2011 - Addressing NS Demographic Challenges (View) | Size: 567.96 kB
2005 - Women In Local Government Report (View) | Size: 1.35 MB
2005 - Fair And Equitable Funding Report (View) | Size: 1.5 MB
Provincial Reports
- Aquaculture Strategy (PDF)
- Biosolids (PDF)
- Coastal Strategy
- Environmental Goals and Sustainable Prosperity Act
- Hydraulic Fracturing
- Indicator Review Project--Phase II Final Report
- Municipal Information and Reports from Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
- Natural Resources Strategy
- School Review Process Discussion Paper and Consultation
- Water Strategy
- Wilderness Areas
Federation of Canadian Municipalities Reports
Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities Reports
Carbon Surcharge Policy and Fund
Fire Services Report - Final (Jointly with AMANS and Province of Nova Scotia)