Nova Scotian Legislation

It would create a province-wide plan to prevent tick-borne illnesses and a fund for research and education. It aims to help families stay safe and informed.

The bill would require schools to provide more support staff and identify students' needs. It aims to keep students safe and in class, but funding details are unclear.

The bill would protect healthcare workers who report patient safety problems. It would set up an independent commissioner to investigate complaints and keep reporters safe from retaliation.

A new health watchdog would investigate serious care problems and protect patients. It would require sharing records and acting on safety concerns.

This bill aims to link everyone to a regular primary care team and publish monthly wait lists. It could affect how quickly you can see a doctor.

If passed, a health authority under temporary administration must get a new board within a year. This could affect how local health decisions are overseen.

The health minister must create a plan to improve emergency care access and reduce wait times. It also requires public reporting, meetings, and yearly updates on closures and delays.

The bill would require gear cleaning rules and better cancer screening for firefighters, including volunteers. It aims to reduce health risks and may shift costs to governments and departments.

It would formally recognize 52 communities and plan highway signs and public art. Funding would need approval in the legislature, so results may take time.

This bill creates a fund to help seniors centres stay open and more accessible. It uses government money approved in the budget and reports how it is spent.

The bill aims to keep the Nappan Farm open by planning with the federal government. It also limits land use if ownership changes, affecting farmers and researchers.

If passed, Remembrance Day would be a general holiday in the province, giving eligible workers holiday pay or an alternate day off under the Labour Standards Code.

A new Seniors Advocate would hear complaints about government services for people 65 and older, help resolve problems, and push for fixes while protecting privacy.

Public health would cover birth control and menopause treatment, and a new IVF program would be funded. Coverage could depend on income and residency.

The bill would require manufacturers to share parts and repair details, so people can fix products themselves or use independent repair shops.

The bill asks the government to study barriers to women's healthcare and report wait times. It does not fund new services now.

The bill broadens medical aid for injured workers and requires clear decision reasons. It keeps treatment going during appeals and speeds up urgent cases.

Consumers would get advance notice before renewals and a simple way to cancel. Online cancellations would be allowed and no extra fees for canceling.

The bill sets training and competency rules for workers' compensation caseworkers. It will publish staff qualifications and decision timelines to improve fairness and clarity.

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.

The bill could let workers sue employers when violence could happen and protections were not taken. It would let workers keep benefits while suing.

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.

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.

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.