Nova Scotian Legislation

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.

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.

It raises monthly caregiver payments to $800 by 2027 and ties yearly increases to inflation if the government approves funding.

Orders a full review of beer markups to study effects on small brewers. No immediate price change; possible size-based markups could be proposed in 2027.

Stops secret NDAs that hide violence, harassment, or discrimination. Survivors can still ask for privacy but get legal advice and can later speak to police or health workers.

Pre-approved home designs can be built without extra local approvals. Faster permits mean quicker homes, more prefab jobs, and fewer delays.

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.

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.

Sets up an independent panel to review victim services and find gaps. Could lead to better access, safer supports, and public progress reports.

Sets yearly housing-supply targets and public reporting. It expands public and non-market housing and boosts tenant protections to improve affordability.

Requires a public plan to grow affordable student housing and review student aid and data. It sets plans only; no new funding now.

The law names Windsor the birthplace of ice hockey. It creates no taxes or programs and may boost local tourism and pride.

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.

Sets a plan, targets, and annual reports to improve women's health. It funds research, training, and better access in rural and diverse communities.

Public officials must file financial disclosures, avoid conflicts, and face fines for breaches. An independent commissioner will investigate and publish findings.

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.

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.

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.

Limits a power company's yearly profit to 7.6% from 2027. This may help slow future bill increases but could affect upgrades.

Budgets must show who wins or loses, climate pollution changes, and effects on children. People get clearer explanations before budget decisions.

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.

Creates an independent office that checks government budgets and estimates costs of proposed laws. Its public reports give voters and MLAs clear fiscal numbers.

The legislature, not Cabinet, must approve mid-year and year-end extra spending. That means more public debate but possible delays for urgent funds.

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.