Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing

The Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing provides programs, grants and funding to municipalities and community groups. The department provides services and guidance to municipalities, towns and villages in many areas including safety and security, budget planning and finance, and policy and program development. We also help municipalities across the province govern and provide municipal services in times of emergency and are responsible for the Emergency Management Office and the Office of the Fire Marshal.

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Department Information

Our minister

Our senior leadership

Paul LaFleche
Deputy Minister

Valerie Pottie Bunge
Associate Deputy Minister

Corporate information

Contact

Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing
PO Box 216
Halifax NS B3J 2M4