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Update on Federal Business Supports COVID-19 Update. Tourism Nova Scotia logo

Government of Canada Extends COVID Relief Programs

The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy and Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy will be extended until October 23, 2021.

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Tourism Accommodations Real Property Tax Rebate Program

Apply for the Tourism Accommodation Property Tax Rebate by August 31

The deadline to apply for the Tourism Accommodations Real Property Tax Rebate Program is August 31. Apply online today!

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Events Nova Scotia COVID-19 Safe Event Planning

Webinar: COVID Safe Event Planning

Events Nova Scotia is hosting a webinar series to provide guidance for event planners. The next webinar is on Thursday, August 12.

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Three men in white chef uniforms in kitchen. Text reads: Propel Launching Careers in Tourism

New Student Work Placement Program Helps Tourism Businesses Connect with Talent

Tourism HR Canada’s new Propel program offers wage subsidies to hire students for hands-on learning opportunities.

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Tourism Recovery Signal Digest

See the Latest COVID-19 Recovery Insights

A new Recovery Signals Digest is available on tourismns.ca. 

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Apply now! New Receptive Tour Operator International Market Recovery Partnership Program. Deadline July 26, 2021

New Receptive Tour Operator Program Supports the Sale of Nova Scotia Travel Packages in Further Away Markets as Borders Reopen

New partnership program will help receptive tour operators develop and implement marketing and business development activities to support the recovery of sales from key international markets. Deadline to apply is July 26, 2021.

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Patio Lanterns Festival to Bring Musical Activity and Live Performances Across Nova Scotia this Summer and Fall

Businesses can apply for funding to host live music performances or sign up to list their Patio Lanterns offers and events on the festival web page.

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Image of a woman and child walking outdoors wearing cloth face masks. A green bar covers part of the image and the text reads COVID-19 Tourism Relief Fund.

Tourism Relief Fund Now Open For Applications

New $500 million federal fund will support the development of tourism experiences and products to attract more local and domestic visitors and help the sector reposition itself to welcome international visitors.

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Blue background with graphics of virus. Text reads: Nova Scotia Enters Phase 4 of Reopening Plan COVID-19 update

Nova Scotia Now in Phase 4 of Reopening Plan

Phase 4 of the Nova Scotia Reopening Plan begins July 14.

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