Declaration of Provincial State of Emergency by Minister. Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Nova Scotia Document type Regulation Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject General Keyword Public health Hazards Risk assessment/management Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Entry into force notes It enters into force after 12:00 pm (noon) on Sunday, March 22, 2020. Abstract Under subsection 12(1) of the Emergency Management Act it is declared the state of emergency in the Province of Nova Scotia to prevent harm or damage to the safety, health or welfare of persons or to prevent damage to property because of the event of the COVID-19. Full text English Website novascotia.ca References - Legislation Implements Emergency Management Act (S.N.S. 1990, c. 8). Legislation | Canada | 1990 (2014) Keyword: Hazards, Risk assessment/management, Early warning system, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX