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Department of Municipal Affairs [4 records]

Record 1 2020-04-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Administrative Structures (Publ. Admin.)
  • Urban Housing
OBS

The Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing provides programs, grants and funding to municipalities and community groups. The department provides services and guidance to municipalities, towns and villages in many areas including safety and security, budget planning and finance, and policy and program development. [It] also [helps] municipalities across the province govern and provide municipal services in times of emergency and [is] responsible for the Emergency Management Office and the Office of the Fire Marshal.

Key term(s)
  • Nova Scotia Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing
  • Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing of Nova Scotia
  • Nova Scotia Department of Municipal Affairs
  • Department of Municipal Affairs of Nova Scotia

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
  • Structures de l'administration publique
  • Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
OBS

Le ministère des Affaires municipales et du Logement offre des programmes, des subventions et du financement aux municipalités et aux groupes communautaires. Il fournit des services et des conseils aux municipalités, aux villes et aux villages dans de nombreux domaines, notamment la sûreté et la sécurité, la planification des budgets et les finances, ainsi que l'élaboration de politiques et de programmes. Le ministère aide également les municipalités à gouverner et à offrir des services d'urgence; il est de plus responsable du Bureau de gestion des urgences et du Bureau du commissaire des incendies.

Key term(s)
  • ministère des Affaires municipales et du Logement de la Nouvelle-Écosse
  • ministère des Affaires municipales de la Nouvelle-Écosse

Spanish

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Record 2 2006-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
OBS

Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing was established in 1966. Name changed late 1980 to Department of Municipal Affairs. Name changed spring 1989 to Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs.

OBS

Our Departmental Vision is that the people of Newfoundland and Labrador enjoy healthy, safe and sustainable communities supported by strong local governments. Our Departmental Mission is to be progressive, adaptable and professional in working with the people of our province to develop strong, self-reliant local governments capable of leadership and serving the best interests of their communities.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
OBS

L'appellation française est entérinée par le Bureau des services en français, Gouvernement de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador.

Spanish

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Record 3 2000-09-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Municipal Administration

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
  • Administration municipale

Spanish

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Record 4 1996-03-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
OBS

Department of Municipal Affairs was established in 1911? Name changed fall 1972? to Alberta Municipal Affairs. Absorbed fall? 1986 Department of Housing (established November 1982 when Alberta Housing and Public Works split).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités

Spanish

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