Atlantic ministers meet in Halifax on affordability

From left, Opportunities and Social Development Minister Scott Armstrong; Barb Ramsay, Minister of Social Development and Seniors, Prince Edward Island; Cindy Miles, Minister of Social Development, New Brunswick; and Jamie Korab, Minister of Families and Affordability, Newfoundland and Labrador. (Province of Nova Scotia)

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Atlantic ministers meet in Halifax on affordability

Kevin Northup July 18, 2025 12:09 pm Last Updated on July 18, 2025 12:09 pm

Affordability was a topic for some Atlantic cabinet ministers.

Those responsible for social services met in Halifax Thursday, hosted by Nova Scotia’s Scott Armstrong.

The ministers agreed they need to focus on collaboration with the federal government to address poverty, disability supports, retaining social workers and more.

They also committed to sharing models and best-practices for inclusive and skill-based employment.

Another meeting is planned virtually this winter.

News release from the Atlantic ministers responsible for social services – Atlantic Ministers Meet to Discuss Social Services and Affordability Issues https://t.co/ZpPFr51PJo pic.twitter.com/tORi8QgAoB

— Nova Scotia Gov. (@nsgov) July 17, 2025

Kevin Northup

Kevin Northup has been a reporter and news anchor for more than 15 years. He is based in Yarmouth and covers stories locally and across Nova Scotia. Contact Kevin at northupk@radioabl.ca.
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