Nova Scotian Legislation

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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.

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.

Most electricity must come from renewables by 2030. Utilities may not charge customers for federal carbon-pricing costs, and bill relief goes to households.

Creates an independent commissioner to oversee lobbyists, limits gifts, and sets a 12 to 24 month cooling-off period. It allows fines, temporary bans, and public reports.

Members and veterans can wear allowed military uniforms in provincial government offices. Staff must not stop them, though some locations can be exempt.

Makes it easier to open childcare and build housing, speeds major road projects, and lets councils lower property taxes for homes rebuilt after disasters.

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.

Makes it easier to add home solar or batteries, join community solar, and buy renewable power from new suppliers.

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.

The town now owns the museum's property, funds, records, and debts. Town council will manage the museum instead of the commission.

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.

Deaths in hospitals and care homes must be reviewed publicly when officials decide it serves the public interest. Families get public reviews and safety recommendations.

Rents can rise only once yearly, usually tied to inflation. Tenants get stronger protections, pet rights, and a new enforcement office.

Homeowners can add up to four units on lots that allow a house. Cities must decide complete building permits within 90 days.

Small businesses and charities get capped yearly rent increases and clearer leases. Landlords must itemize fees and need approval to raise rent above inflation.

Sets province-wide rules for safe, clean rental homes. Landlords must follow standards and may have deadlines to fix problems.

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.

Tenants can keep pets even if a lease bans them. Landlords can only evict for serious, proven harm from an animal.

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.

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.

Government must put worker and public safety first in mining. Projects must meet climate goals and get Indigenous consent before proceeding.

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.

Gives patients a clear way to complain after harm. Health authorities must open files, keep you updated, and finish investigations within set timelines.