Addressing Nova Scotia's demographic challenges

In the spring of 2008, the Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities (UNSM), the Nova Scotia Association of Regional Development Authorities (NSARDA) and the Nova Scotia Chambers of Commerce (NSCoC) formed a committee to address these population issues in a meaningful and collaborative way. [...] On February 10th, 2010, the Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities (UNSM), the Nova Scotia Chambers of Commerce and the Nova Scotia Association of Regional Development Authorities (NSARDA) partnered to host a forum to identify local solutions for population challenges across the province. [...] In order to meet the challenges of a rapidly aging population, governments, institutions, businesses, and communities must adapt to boost the productivity of the working-age population to ensure sufficient economic growth. [...] The Government of Nova Scotia has ADDRESSING
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 implemented several initiatives to promote the development of age-friendly communities, including the Age-Friendly Communities Committee – a partnership between the Department of Seniors and the UNSM – to examine ways of promoting age-friendly communities throughout Nova Scotia. [...] The Nova Scotia Youth Secretariat works to increase awareness of the needs and aspirations of youth and to increase support and services required by youth to make a successful transition to adulthood.