Type of Intervention: Executive Order, Specific Action
Sectors Involved: Local Government, Transportation
Intervention Categories: Social and physical distancing measures; Domestic travel
Level of Jurisdiction: Nova Scotia
Lead People/Agency: Hon. Chuck Porter
Overview: This directive was to inform municipalities that public transit is an essential service and must be operated during the state of emergency. This must be provided at least at the minimum level so essential employees can continue to work and people can continue to have access to services and goods.
Full details here: https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/docs/Ministers-Direction-Transit-EMA.pdf
Type of Justification: Advice of INTERNAL government advisory committee or group
Evidence/Justification: Based on the authority given by Section 14 of the Emergency Management Act.