Committees
Legislative committees allow for detailed examination of matters in a way that would not be possible in the larger House of Assembly. They are composed of Members of the Legislative Assembly from all parties, who are appointed by the House to examine and report on specific areas. Members of the public may observe the proceedings during public meetings. There are three kinds of legislative committees:
Standing Committees
Permanent committees established under the Rules and Forms of Procedure of the House of Assembly. They may study matters within specific areas of responsibility as outlined in the Rules, or matters referred to them by the House. They may also undertake studies on their own initiative.
Committees of the Whole House
These include all MLAs and they meet in the legislative chamber. If the House recesses to sit as one of these committees, the Mace is placed under the table, the Speaker leaves the chamber, and the Chair of the Committee of the Whole, the Deputy Speaker, takes the Speaker's place at the head of the table. The Rules of the House apply, but there is no limit on the number of times a member may speak.
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Select or Special Committees
These ad hoc committees are created by an order or resolution of the House of Assembly to investigate a particular issue. In Nova Scotia, there is no difference between a select and a special committee.
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This week in committees
March 19, 2024 - 9:00am to 11:00am
Red Chamber
Province House
1726 Hollis Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Witness/Agenda:
Impacts of the Labour Shortage on the Health Care System
Nova Scotia Nurses' Union
- Janet Hazelton, President
Doctors Nova Scotia
- Dr. Leisha Hawker, Past President
Nova Scotia Health
- Annette Elliott Rose, Vice-President of Clinical Performance and Professional Practice, and Chief Nurse Executive
Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment
- Craig Beaton, Associate Deputy Minister, Dept. of Health and Wellness
Paramedics Union (IUOE Local 727)
- Kevin MacMullin, Business Manager
March 20, 2024 - 9:00am to 11:00am
Red Chamber
Province House
1726 Hollis Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Witness/Agenda:
2024 Report of the Auditor General – Value for Money of Over Budget Spending
Department of Finance and Treasury Board
Kelliann Dean – Deputy Minister