Nova Scotia Bills
Modern Access and Privacy Law
You can request government records and correct your personal data. Government must protect data, notify serious breaches, and keep most personal information in Canada.
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Commencement
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Allow Military Uniforms in Government Buildings
Members and veterans can wear allowed military uniforms in provincial government offices. Staff must not stop them, though some locations can be exempt.
Status
Commencement
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Privacy, Safety, and Tenancy Reforms
Stops most businesses from collecting SINs and lets health data be shared to prevent serious harm. Raises bar security rules, protects some tenants, and clears unsafe Crown-land structures.
Status
Royal Assent
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Stronger Road Safety and Enforcement Rules
Drivers face tougher roadside suspensions, bans on hand-held devices, and stricter vehicle checks. Cities can set e-scooter and local speed rules, and electronic licences are allowed.
Status
Royal Assent
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New Civil Forfeiture and Justice Reforms
Police can freeze and seize property tied to crime without a conviction. Child support can be set outside court and some estate and jury rules are simplified.
Status
Royal Assent
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Cut Red Tape, Speed Services Act
Makes permits and filings simpler and faster for businesses, builders, and farmers. Lets government set small-scale beach and Crown land rules and track mineral permits online.
Status
Royal Assent
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Streamline Housing, Childcare and Corridors
Makes it easier to open childcare and build housing, speeds major road projects, and lets councils lower property taxes for homes rebuilt after disasters.
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Royal Assent
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Modernizing Workers' Compensation and Benefits
Expands who can get workers' compensation, updates benefits, and shortens some appeal windows. It adds travel costs, indexes payments to inflation, and allows limited medical info sharing.
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Royal Assent
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Canoe Club Given Broad Borrowing Power
The canoe club can borrow money and secure loans however it chooses. This may help pay for repairs but could affect member fees if debts rise.
Status
Royal Assent
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Accelerate Clean Power and Customer Choice
Makes it easier to add home solar or batteries, join community solar, and buy renewable power from new suppliers.
Status
Royal Assent
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Club Renamed to Golf and Curling Centre
The law updates one club's official name to Yarmouth Golf and Curling Centre. Members, staff, and visitors keep the same services; only signs and documents may change.
Status
Royal Assent
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Town Takes Over Local Museum Commission
The town now owns the museum's property, funds, records, and debts. Town council will manage the museum instead of the commission.
Status
Royal Assent
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Fire Department Funding Cap Raised
The local fire department can now borrow or spend up to $5 million for big projects. The volunteer auxiliary gets a new, gender-neutral name.
Status
Royal Assent
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Clear Standards for Safe Rental Housing
Sets province-wide rules for safe, clean rental homes. Landlords must follow standards and may have deadlines to fix problems.
Status
First Reading
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Review Farm Income Supports and Insurance
Orders a review of farm income supports and crop insurance. Farmers will be asked for input, and a public report is due by mid-2027.
Status
First Reading
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End Blanket No-Pet Rules
Tenants can keep pets even if a lease bans them. Landlords can only evict for serious, proven harm from an animal.
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First Reading
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Halve Core Housing Need by 2035
Sets annual housing and homelessness targets, builds more public and non-market homes, and boosts supports so most households pay under 30% of income for housing.
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First Reading
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Stop Reducing Benefits for Unhoused People
People without housing keep full income assistance even if not paying rent. Change takes effect January 1, 2026 and must be funded in the budget.
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First Reading
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Mining Decisions Must Prioritize Safety and Rights
Government must put worker and public safety first in mining. Projects must meet climate goals and get Indigenous consent before proceeding.
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First Reading
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New Law Sets 15% Nature Protection
Government must protect at least 15% of land and water by March 31, 2026 and plan to reach 20% by 2030. Public lists will show candidate areas before decisions.
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First Reading
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Clear Patient Complaint and Safety Rules
Gives patients a clear way to complain after harm. Health authorities must open files, keep you updated, and finish investigations within set timelines.
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First Reading
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New Office for Women's Health
Sets up an office and task force to make a women's health plan. It aims to improve care access and reduce wait times for women and gender-diverse people.
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First Reading
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New $10-a-Day Child Care System
Families will pay about $10 per day on average for licensed child care. A single waitlist and public funding will expand not-for-profit and public spaces.
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First Reading
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Free Well and Radon Testing Near Mines
Homes within 5 km of mines get free well-water and long-term radon tests, with plain results and follow-up help if levels are unsafe.
Status
First Reading
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