Type of Intervention: Executive Order
Sectors Involved: Civil Defence
Intervention Categories: Legal and policy; Declaring state of emergency
Level of Jurisdiction: Nova Scotia
Lead People/Agency: Hon. Chuck Porter
Overview: This is a renewal of the declaration of a State of Emergency for all of Nova Scotia lasting until 12:00 PM on Sunday, July 12, 2020.
Full details here: https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/docs/Minister’s-renewal-EMA-Covid-June28-July12.pdf
Type of Justification: Perception of continued threat
Evidence/Justification: Hon. Chuck Porter has stated that he is satisfied that an emergency, as defined in the Emergency Management Act, continues to exist in the Province.