Recreation Nova Scotia has issued a statement regarding recent provincial budget decisions that include a reduction to our core funding and significant changes to grant programs that support communities across the province.
These decisions have implications for our organization and for the broader recreation sector. In the statement below, our President and Executive Director outline what we know at this time, the importance of investments in recreation to community wellbeing, and share how we are responding.
pdf Read our full statement here. (91 KB)
We are working with colleagues in Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage to understand the changes as information becomes available. At the same time, we’re engaging various partners to coordinate a strategic advocacy response. We thank our membership and the broader sector for their continued commitment as we navigate this issue and welcome your input moving forward.