Poverty Reduction Strategy Act
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Bill overview
Bill NS74, “Poverty Reduction Strategy Act”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-60-session-1.
Its latest recorded status is “Introduced”.
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PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
The Poverty Reduction Strategy Act, currently at First Reading in the Nova Scotia assembly, aims to reduce poverty in the province. This bill would require the government to develop and implement a comprehensive poverty reduction strategy, including goals, targets, and indicators to measure progress. It would also establish a poverty reduction advisory committee to provide guidance and recommendations. The bill's purpose is to create a coordinated approach to addressing poverty in Nova Scotia.
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Key provisions
- 01This Act may be cited as the Poverty Reduction Strategy Act.
- 02The Minister responsible for the Department of Community Services shall develop a poverty reduction strategy.
- 03The strategy must include a plan to reduce poverty in Nova Scotia by a certain percentage within a specified timeframe.
- 04The Minister shall report annually to the House of Assembly on the progress of the strategy.
- 05The Minister may establish a poverty reduction advisory committee to provide advice on the strategy.
- 06The Minister shall consult with stakeholders and the public in the development of the poverty reduction strategy.
Vote roll
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