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HALIFAX:<\/strong> Legislation introduced September 25, provides new tools to support development, reduce taxes when natural disasters destroy homes and modernize municipal elections.

\u201cWe work closely with our municipal partners to support development and help their communities grow,\u201d said Municipal Affairs Minister John Lohr. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThese changes reflect that collaboration and help to ensure that municipal governance systems are modern, responsive and more aligned to help municipalities support their residents\u2019 needs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Municipal Modernization Act includes amendments to six pieces of existing legislation, providing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– new powers for municipalities to reduce taxes when homes are destroyed by natural disasters<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– the ability to accept electronic payments at tax sales<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– updates to the Municipal Elections Act allowing returning officers to vote, providing more options beyond newspapers for elections notices and providing language to improve the protection and privacy of voters<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– more tools to support housing, planning and infrastructure development in Halifax Regional Municipality and clarifying some details about special planning areas.

The proposed amendments will also provide the Minister with the authority to designate a child-care facility area as needed, remove planning barriers and speed up development of critical child-care spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Also included is new legislation \u2013 the Transportation Corridor Control Act \u2013 which will allow the Province to protect priority transportation corridors by proactively designating land for these projects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The act will help prioritize the needs of major transportation projects and streamline co-ordination among government departments, landowners, municipalities, developers and utilities.

Proposed changes reflect feedback received from Nova Scotia\u2019s 49 municipalities.

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<\/a><\/strong>– the legislation amends the Municipal Government Act, Halifax Regional Municipal Charter, Municipal Elections Act, Halifax Regional Water Commission Act, Municipal Grants Act and Housing in the Halifax Regional Municipality Act<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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