Advocacy Letters

Municipal Council, joined with the other Mayors and Wardens of Shelburne County, urge the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to advocate for a mediation process and quota management decisions that are inclusive, transparent, and respectful of the rights and responsibilities of all stakeholders, including the commercial fisheries.

With all the deficiencies in our healthcare services, Council, along with the Mayors and Wardens of Shelburne County, strongly urge the Department of Health and Wellness to initiate, collaborate on, and fund a third-party review of our current Nova Scotia Health and Emergency Health services for our area.

Council recognizes the CCBF’s profound impact, and we propose an expansion of the fund’s qualifying expenditures to better address specific, pressing needs in our community: housing, municipal building improvements and the enhancement of port, wharf and waterfront facilities. These areas are crucial for the continued welfare and economic stability of our community.

Council expresses their extreme concern over the on-going emergency room closures experienced at Roseway Hospital.

Municipal Council has deep concern with respect to the unsafe condition of many of the gravel roads throughout the Municipality of Shelburne.

Municipal Council joined with the Mayors and Wardens of the other 10 Municipal units in southwest Nova Scotiato request a meeting with the Federal Minister of Fisheries to discuss ongoing challenges around Indigenous and non-Indigenous fishers and the economic concerns of our municipalities and residents.

Although Council does appreciate the work that has been carried out in fro the Provincial Service Exchange Agreement, including the municipal financial capacity grant, corrections, and housing; we have concerns about road maintenance that need to be addressed.

Municipal Council applaud the Provincial Government in their quest to meet its goal of achieving 80 per cent renewable energy for its electricity needs by 2030. However, it is imperative that we exercise the utmost caution, safeguarding our fisheries—the economic backbone of Southwest Nova Scotia.

Municipal Council has deep concern for the amount serious accidents that have transpired at exit 26 on Highway 103. We strongly urge the Department of Public Works to consider decreasing the speed limit on both sides of this exit to enhance safety for all road users.

Council, along with our neighbouring municipal units, have agreed on the critical concern regarding the lack of reliable cell phone coverage in rural parts of Nova Scotia. Recent events, such as wildfires, floods, and hurricanes, have emphasized the imperative need for robust communication networks in these areas.