Nova Scotia Department of Public Works

Department of Public Works
Government department overview
Formed1918; 106 years ago (1918)
Minister responsible
Deputy Minister responsible
  • Peter Hackett

The Department of Public Works of the Government of Nova Scotia is responsible for transportation, communications, construction, property, and accommodation of government departments and agencies in the province.

Kim Masland is its current minister.[1] The department has over 2,000 employees responsible for implementing its mandate.

  1. ^ "N.S. Premier Tim Houston and 18 ministers — including 7 women — sworn into office". Halifax NS: Globalnews.ca. August 31, 2021.