In Nova Scotia, all three levels of government - municipal, provincial, and federal are involved in promoting and supporting CED. See the links below for more information.

Government and CED in Nova Scotia
A 1997 paper by Chris Bryant, Executive Director, Community Economic Development division, Nova Scotia Department of Economic Development
A good backgrounder on the history of government involvement in CED in Nova Scotia.

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT

Government of Nova Scotia
http://www.gov.ns.ca

A search using the phrase "community economic development" on the Nova Scotia provincial government's web site yields some 300 documents - from articles and news releases about CED initiatives to government programs and services that support CED.

Nova Scotia Economic Development - C&RD division
http://www.gov.ns.ca/econ/card/

The Community and Rural Development division of nova Scotia Economic Development leads government support for community economic development in Nova Scotia.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
http://www.acoa.ca/

ACOA is a federal government agency whose goal is to improve the economy of Atlantic Canadian communities, through the successful development of business and job opportunities.

Canadian Rural Partnership
http://www.rural.gc.ca/

The Canadian Rural Partnership is an initiative of the federal government of Canada that is designed to support rural community development by adopting new approaches and practices to respond to rural development issues and concerns.

Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation
http://www.ecbc.ca

Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation (ECBC) is a federal Crown corporation that serves the region which encompasses Cape Breton Island and the area in and around the Town of Mulgrave in mainland Nova Scotia. ECBC is charged with the responsibility for promoting and assisting the financing and development of industry that provides employment outside the coal-producing sector and broadening the base of the local economy.

Human Resources Development Canada in Nova Scotia
http://www.ns.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/

Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) is the federal government department that helps Canadians prepare for, find and keep work. They also assist Canadians in their efforts to provide security for themselves and their families. HRDC attempts to promote a fair, safe, healthy, stable, cooperative and productive work environment for all Canadians. The Programs & Services page provides more specific information about HRDC offices and what they do. This site brings together all of the offices of HRDC that are located in Nova Scotia.

MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT

Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities
http://www.munisource.org/unsm/

The Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities (UNSM) is the voice of municipal government in Nova Scotia. Each of the Province's 55 municipalities actively participate in the work of the Union. Established in 1905 by an Act of the Provincial Legislature, the UNSM is mandated to represent "the interests of local governments in the Province, and support and enhance strong and effective Municipal Government in Nova Scotia".