Search   |  Contact  |  FAQs
 
Ticker disabled.
Home > About Us

About Us

Gambling Awareness Nova Scotia (formerly the Nova Scotia Gaming Foundation) is a not-for-profit, arms-length government organization that encourages and supports an independent response to gambling harm in Nova Scotia. Gambling Awareness Nova Scotia (GANS) provides funding to community groups and researchers to help address and raise awareness of gambling harm. GANS also monitors local, national, and international gambling-related developments and utilizes multi-level communications strategies to inform and engage Nova Scotians in informed dialogue about gambling issues.

Our Vision:

Individuals, families, and communities free from gambling harm

 

Our Mission:
Reduce the harmful effects of gambling
 
Our Strategic Priorities:
 
  • Build Capacity to Make a Difference
  • Inform Balanced Dialogue about Gambling Problems
  • Mitigate or Reduce the Undesirable Effects of Gambling
  • Raise Awareness of Gambling as a Public Health Issue
  •  
    Our Core Values
    • Ethical Gambling Policy
    • Ethical Research Practices
    • Autonomy and Independence
    • Advocacy
    • Transparancy and Accountability
    • Informed Decision Making
    • Collaboration and Community Capacity Building