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Environmental Goals and Sustainable Prosperity Act (amended)

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Bill overview

Bill NS112, “Environmental Goals and Sustainable Prosperity Act (amended)”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-63-session-1.

Its latest recorded status is “Introduced”.

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What you need to know

The Environmental Goals and Sustainable Prosperity Act (amended) bill, currently at First Reading in the Nova Scotia assembly, aims to set environmental goals and promote sustainable prosperity in the province. This bill is part of the assembly's 63rd session, first session.

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Key provisions

  1. 01The Environmental Goals and Sustainable Prosperity Act is amended to set a target of 60% renewable energy by 2030.
  2. 02The amended Act requires the Nova Scotia government to develop a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030.
  3. 03The Act is amended to establish a fund to support the development of renewable energy projects in Nova Scotia.
  4. 04The amended Act requires the Nova Scotia government to conduct a review of the province's climate change policies every five years.
  5. 05The Act is amended to provide for the creation of a climate change advisory committee to provide advice to the government.
  6. 06The amended Act requires the Nova Scotia government to report annually on its progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Vote roll

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