Nova Scotia Bills
Centralized Ten-Dollar Child Care System
Families apply on one central waitlist and fees should average ten dollars per day by 2026. New funded spaces must be public or not-for-profit.
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Second Reading Debates
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Mandate Women's Health Strategy
The government must make and publish a women's health plan within a year. It aims to improve care, access, and training for women and gender-diverse people.
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Second Reading Debates
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Boost Caregiver Benefit to $800
It raises monthly caregiver payments to $800 by 2027 and ties yearly increases to inflation if the government approves funding.
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Second Reading Debates
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Job-Protected Leave for Gender-Based Violence
Allows workers to take up to 10 paid days a year and up to 16 weeks unpaid for gender-based violence. Employers must protect jobs and follow new proof rules.
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First Reading
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Caps Rent Hikes and Strengthens Tenant Rights
Limits annual rent increases to inflation and bans rent jumps between tenants. Gives 90-day notice, refunds for lost services, and stops blanket no-pet bans.
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First Reading
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Independent Review of Victim Services
Sets up an independent panel to review victim services and find gaps. Could lead to better access, safer supports, and public progress reports.
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First Reading
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Housing Accountability and Supply Act
Sets yearly housing-supply targets and public reporting. It expands public and non-market housing and boosts tenant protections to improve affordability.
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First Reading
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Student Housing Strategy and Aid Review
Requires a public plan to grow affordable student housing and review student aid and data. It sets plans only; no new funding now.
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First Reading
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Windsor Named Hockey Birthplace
The law names Windsor the birthplace of ice hockey. It creates no taxes or programs and may boost local tourism and pride.
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Reported to the House
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Boost Midwifery Access and Training
Sets targets for more midwives and starts a local training program. Yearly public reports track progress so pregnant people can find midwifery care more easily.
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First Reading
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Women's Health Strategy and Targets
Sets a plan, targets, and annual reports to improve women's health. It funds research, training, and better access in rural and diverse communities.
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First Reading
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New Integrity Rules for Elected Officials
Public officials must file financial disclosures, avoid conflicts, and face fines for breaches. An independent commissioner will investigate and publish findings.
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First Reading
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Multi-Year Energy Rate Caps
Sets five-year utility rate plans with yearly caps so bills rise slowly and predictably. The regulator can exceed caps only in rare, explained emergencies.
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First Reading
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Interest on Overcharged Estimated Bills
If you get three or more estimated power bills in a row and they were too high, the utility must pay interest automatically on the overpaid amount.
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First Reading
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Independent Review of Power Company Costs
An independent review will seek ways to lower electricity costs and stop customers paying unfair bills. It will check outages, cyber response, and coal-related costs.
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First Reading
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Cap on Power Company Profits
Limits a power company's yearly profit to 7.6% from 2027. This may help slow future bill increases but could affect upgrades.
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First Reading
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Study Public Ownership of Power Utility
Creates a task force to study public or private ownership of the power company. No immediate change to your rates or service; public report and recommendations will follow.
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Second Reading Debates
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Legislature Gets Independent Budget Office
Creates a neutral budget office to provide clear costings of laws and election promises. Voters and MLAs get neutral reports and a pre-election fiscal outlook.
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Second Reading Debates
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Budget Impact Transparency for Equity and Climate
Budgets must show who wins or loses, climate pollution changes, and effects on children. People get clearer explanations before budget decisions.
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First Reading
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Unified Child Care System, $10-A-Day Goal
Families use one online account to join a common waitlist and get offers from licensed centres. The province funds the system to aim for $10 daily fees.
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First Reading
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Independent Financial Accountability Office
Creates an independent office that checks government budgets and estimates costs of proposed laws. Its public reports give voters and MLAs clear fiscal numbers.
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First Reading
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House Must Approve Extra Government Spending
The legislature, not Cabinet, must approve mid-year and year-end extra spending. That means more public debate but possible delays for urgent funds.
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First Reading
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Independent Panel to Set 10-Year Economy Targets
Creates an expert panel to set 10-year economic targets and report progress online each month. This guides job growth, exports, education and industry plans over the next decade.
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First Reading
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Mandate 80% Renewable Electricity by 2030
Most electricity must come from renewables by 2030. Utilities may not charge customers for federal carbon-pricing costs, and bill relief goes to households.
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First Reading
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