Nova Scotia Bills
Publicly funded birth control and IVF
Public health would cover birth control and menopause treatment, and a new IVF program would be funded. Coverage could depend on income and residency.
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Conservation Officers bill boosts public safety
A new Conservation Officer Service would enforce laws with police-like powers. It tightens 911 privacy and helps stop intimate-image cases and risky properties.
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Right to Repair Lets You Fix It
The bill would require manufacturers to share parts and repair details, so people can fix products themselves or use independent repair shops.
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Study barriers to women's healthcare
The bill asks the government to study barriers to women's healthcare and report wait times. It does not fund new services now.
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Expands medical coverage for injured workers
The bill broadens medical aid for injured workers and requires clear decision reasons. It keeps treatment going during appeals and speeds up urgent cases.
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Bill Tightens Auto-Renewal Notices
Consumers would get advance notice before renewals and a simple way to cancel. Online cancellations would be allowed and no extra fees for canceling.
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Fire Commission Overhauls Bylaws and Fees
It updates how a local fire commission runs, allows online notices, and permits charging for some fire calls. It could affect property owners.
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Caseworker training standards roll out
The bill sets training and competency rules for workers' compensation caseworkers. It will publish staff qualifications and decision timelines to improve fairness and clarity.
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New Suicide Prevention Strategy Moves Forward
A plan to improve mental health support and suicide prevention across government. It will set goals and report yearly on progress for communities and people who need help.
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Lawsuits Against Employers in Violence Cases
The bill could let workers sue employers when violence could happen and protections were not taken. It would let workers keep benefits while suing.
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Regulators Study Performance-Based Electricity Regulation
A regulator review will explore if incentives could influence bills and service. Any changes would depend on future rules.
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Public libraries secure funding floor and worker representative
Public libraries would have a guaranteed funding floor and a worker on each board. Vacancies must be filled within 12 months, stabilizing library services for communities.
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Renters Get Carbon Monoxide and Radon Safety Rules
The bill would require landlords to install carbon monoxide alarms and test for radon. Tenants get radon results and protections, while landlords may face higher costs.
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Rent Bank Delivers Quick Housing Aid
The bill would set up a rent bank to help people pay rent and utilities quickly. It would offer interest-free loans and aim to stop evictions.
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Cooling rules protect indoor heat in buildings
The bill would require certain buildings to keep indoor areas cool in summer. It aims to reduce heat risks for residents, especially in care homes and multi-unit housing.
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Plan reforms: fishing rules and land-use changes
It shifts who writes fishing and land rules and could add costs for fishers, farmers, and towns.
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Creates Affordable Housing Land Trust
A Crown-backed land trust would keep homes affordable by leasing land and selling buildings to eligible households.
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Boost Local Grocery Competition Fund
A new fund would help small local grocery stores grow and compete. It could remove land rules that stop stores from opening and require annual reporting.
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Lower overtime to 44, clarify tips
Starting April 1, 2027, overtime kicks in after 44 hours per week. Tips would belong to workers and must be clearly shared when pooled.
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Plan for Public Addiction Treatment Network
The bill would create publicly funded residential addiction treatment centers. It would help people access housing, jobs and ongoing support during recovery.
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Rent Cap Reform Aims to Stabilize Costs
The bill would cap rent increases to inflation and boost tenant protections. It would also set standards for heating, pets, and enforcement, helping households manage housing costs.
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Grocery Price Transparency Act
Shoppers would see the regular price beside sale and loyalty prices. The bill would curb data based pricing and add a sales tax exemption for certain grocery foods.
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Shelter Aid Protections in Income Support
The bill says you will not lose shelter or disability help if you are homeless or in temporary housing. It applies to shelters, tents, and other temporary stays.
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Produce origin labeling bill
The bill would require signs and packaging to show where produce was grown or harvested. It could cost retailers more to label products.
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