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The Commission gives policy advice on HIV/AIDS and related issues to the Government of Nova Scotia.</div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-8"> <h2>Our members</h2> <p>The Nova Scotia Advisory Commission on AIDS members come from across Nova Scotia and are selected for their interest and knowledge of HIV/AIDS issues.</p> <table class="table table-striped"> <thead> <tr> <td> <strong>Commission member</strong> </td> <td> <strong>First appointment</strong> </td> <td> <strong>Current term</strong> </td> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td> Chairperson – Denise Rooney </td> <td> 3 March 2015<br /> 4 July 2016 (Chair) </td> <td> 6 March 2026 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> William Hart </td> <td> November 1989 </td> <td> 6 March 2026 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> Rosanne LeBlanc </td> <td> 3 March 2015 </td> <td> 6 March 2026 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> Kaothar Bello </td> <td> 7 March 2023 </td> <td> 6 March 2026 </td> </tr> <tr> <td> William Hatfield </td> <td> 7 March 2023 </td> <td> 6 March 2026 </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2>Joining the Commission</h2> <p>The selection of new Commissioners, including that of the Chairperson, is made by the Executive Council through an Order-in-Council. Commissioners and the Chairperson serve a 3-year term and may re-apply to renew their appointment.</p> <p>If you want to become a member of the Commission, you can <a href="https://novascotia.ca/exec_council/abc/">apply online</a>.</p> <h2>World AIDS Day</h2> <p>HIV/AIDS Awareness Week (24 November to 1 December) and World AIDS Day (1 December), which also launches Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week (1 to 7 December) in Canada, is a time to honour all who are affected by and the millions of people who have lost their lives to HIV infection.</p> <p>View the <a href="https://youtu.be/GuMxkUZgsjQ">video of the Honourable Michelle Thompson</a>, Minister of the Department of Health and Wellness, raising the red ribbon flag and reading the proclamation.</p> <p><img src="img/aids.jpg"> <br /><strong>Photo</strong>: AIDS flag at Province House</p> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-4"> <h3>Contact us</h3> <p> <a href="mailto:HPMHACorrespondence@novascotia.ca">HPMHACorrespondence@novascotia.ca</a><br /> Barrington Tower<br /> 1894 Barrington Street<br /> Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2L4</p> <p><img src="img/nsac-aids-logo_1.svg"> </p> </div> </div> </div><!-- /row --> </div><!-- /container --> <!-- /Content --> </main> <footer id="footer" class="footer" role="contentinfo"> <div class="container"> <img src="/clf/ignition/img/ns-vip-white.svg" style="width: 200px; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1.5em" alt="Province of Nova Scotia logo" /> <ul class="footer-statement-links"> <li><a href="/cns/privacy/">Privacy</a></li> <li><a href="https://novascotia.ca/terms/">Terms</a></li> <li><a href="/cns/privacy/cookies/">Cookies</a></li> </ul> <div aria-label="copyright" class="copyright"> <small>Crown copyright © Province of <span class="word-break-together">Nova Scotia.</span></small> </div> </div> </footer> <!--[if lte IE 9]> <script src="/clf/saltire/js/respond.js"> </script> <![endif]--> <script src="/clf/ignition/js/script.js"></script> <script src="/clf/ignition/js/navhighlight.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="/scripts/data-analytics.js"></script> <!-- Scripts --> <script type="text/javascript" src="/clf/scripts/xmld.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="/scripts/data-analytics.js"></script> </body> </html> <!-- Connection : https → http, HTTP/1.0 SSL : off Request : GET /nova-scotia-advisory-commission-on-aids/ Server Script : JScript Date : Mon, 17 Feb 2025 23:53:00 GMT Last-Modified : Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:27:31 GMT Cache-Control : public, must-revalidate, max-age=60 Total page time : 15ms --> <!--include virtual="/clf/ignition/signature-template-dark.asp"-->