Nova Scotian Legislation

It shifts who writes fishing and land rules and could add costs for fishers, farmers, and towns.

It lowers overtime to 44 hours and adds tip rules that affect how workers are paid. It also lets the government set rules for directors' liability in the future.

An Act to Review Performance-based Regulation for Nova Scotia Power Incorporated

New Conservation Officer Service gives officers powers to enforce laws and protect the public. It also tightens 911 rules, strengthens protections for intimate images, and sets air-ambulance safety corridors.

The bill renames the local fire commission and updates who can serve. Residents may receive meeting notices electronically.

The bill would require warning labels on lead products sold in the province. It would explain health risks and safer alternatives.

The bill would stop shops from selling energy drinks to anyone under 16, and bar them in schools and vending machines. It would require checks of IDs and basic notices.

Family members who get property could keep the current tax base if they move to Nova Scotia within a year. The bill adds rules to explain decisions and curb avoidance.

An Act to Establish Down Syndrome Day

The bill would require schools, parents and staff to support safe and responsible technology use. It sets duties but no penalties or specific costs yet.

It will change how energy programs are judged, using total energy costs and the social cost of emissions. A new Energy Board review would decide on programs.

The bill asks the environment minister to study water charges for users. Any changes would depend on future rules and could affect businesses and other water users.

The bill requires scrap dealers to register, check IDs, keep records, and limit cash payments. It aims to curb theft and help police track stolen metal.

A new IP Bank would help turn publicly funded ideas into local jobs and businesses. It aims to keep innovation activity in the province.

It would create a drought plan and test private wells for safety. It aims to keep drinking water available during dry spells.

Big public projects would follow a jobs agreement with local hiring and apprentice targets. It would set wages and good working conditions for everyone on the project.

The bill would limit water use by large data centres and require them to cover their full electricity costs. If rules are violated, fines and penalties could apply.

Public schools must keep classrooms at or below 26°C, monitor temps, and report exceedances. The plan could require funding for cooling upgrades in new and existing buildings.

It would provide free meals to every public school student on school days. Schools must meet dietary needs and report annually.

The bill would require yearly public reporting on autism assessments for under-fives, including waitlists and staff. It could help families see access times but may not speed care.

The bill would require a plan to boost local food and cut household hunger. It focuses on buying local for schools, hospitals, and community programs.

The bill would remove lease and land-use limits that block new grocery stores. It could mean more stores near you and more choice, but price changes are not guaranteed.

People could ask police for information about a partner's violence risk. The bill lets sharing with others for safety planning, with details decided later.

It creates a new Office of Women's Health and sets target wait times for doctor visits and breast care, aiming to cut delays and help patients.