The Nova Scotia opposition is calling for the province to help Maritimers living in Fort McMurray to return home, and convince them to stay.

“We're asking the government to put together a plan for those families who are now faced with really life changing decisions, to make it easier for them to choose Nova Scotia,” said Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative leader Jamie Baillie.

Baillie is asking Premier Stephen McNeil to provide information on housing, schooling, and jobs to entice the displaced to return east. He also wants the province to consider subsidizing air travel and moving expenses.

But McNeil says now’s not the time to score political points.

“I've talked to fellow premiers across the country, that's not something governments are doing. They're finding a way to support people in place,” said McNeil. “It's unfortunate that Mr. Baillie would take an opportunity like this to garner some political favour.”

The Maritime provinces have offered firefighting resources to Alberta. New Brunswick will soon launch a website outlining services available for those returning from Fort McMurray.

People coming home to Nova Scotia can call 211.

On Friday, Prince Edward Island became the first Maritime province to offer a temporary suspension on student loan payments for those impacted by the fires. New Brunswick and Nova Scotia have since followed suit.

Nova Scotia's Advanced Education Minister Kelly Regan says there are 120 people paying Nova Scotia student loans with a Fort McMurray address. P.E.I. is estimating about 25 people are impacted.

But there could be many more eligible.

“At a time when people are coping with the loss of possibly where they live and where they work, I think the last thing they should have to worry about right now is repaying a student loan,” said Regan.

Minister Regan says they'll be working out who is eligible for this suspension on a case-by-case basis.

For those eligible, Nova Scotia student loans will be suspended for six months. Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick do not yet have a timeline.

Those wondering if they qualify for a student loan suspension are told to contact the Student Affairs Office.

With files from CTV Atlantic’s Sarah Ritchie