Legislature Proceedings on Internet

The daily proceedings of Nova Scotia's legislative assembly are available live on the Internet.

"Making the debates of the House of Assembly available online extends accessibility to more Nova Scotians and to others," said Michael Baker, minister responsible for Communications Nova Scotia. "It is also one of the ways we are able to ensure openness and accountability in government."

A link to the live video stream is located on the Nova Scotia Government home page, www.gov.ns.ca , by clicking the Legislature Webcast link under the Legislature heading.

RealOne Player is required in order to access the proceedings. This piece of software is free and is available for download at www.real.com .

The service has been successfully running since the fall 2001 legislative session, when it was being tested for public accessibility.

While the House of Assembly is in session the site broadcasts all business that takes place in the legislature, including the daily routine, tabling of bills and question period. The hours for the sitting of the legislature are available in the daily Order Paper, available online at: www.gov.ns.ca/legislature/HOUSE_BUSINESS/order_paper.html .