Nova Scotian Legislation

Sets next year’s funding for health, schools, roads, and social programs. Lets the government borrow up to $3.1 billion.

Reorganizes government, raises elected officials' pay, and tightens access-to-information rules. Private land access for resource users moves to court; some non-union civil servants can be dismissed.

Landlords must offer month-to-month leases 30 days before a fixed term ends. Tenants who stay keep rent increase limits and gain more stability.

Providers can bill other insurers first without charging patients if they stay in the public plan. New rules change how donated bodies and tissues are overseen and inspected.

Hospitals must report ER closures and wait times publicly each quarter. Communities get consulted if their ER often closes.

The minister can order changes at colleges, universities, and research bodies. NSCC may add bachelor degrees after quality checks and funding can be withheld.

Moves family cases to the Supreme Court, tightens powers of attorney, and updates court leadership and old laws. It changes who files cases and how decisions are made.

The law lets the provincial minister order road and transit work and creates temporary land access for builders with compensation and restoration. Neighbours may be forced to allow short-term access.

The club becomes a non-profit society. Shareholders become members with one vote and shares are cancelled; the society keeps the club's assets and debts.

Accepts goods and worker licences from other provinces that do the same. This cuts duplicate tests, fees and extra licensing so people and businesses can work and sell more easily.

Adult church members can vote and serve regardless of gender. The church gets a new name and confirmed legal powers over property and its own rules.

Updates weed rules, farm-professional licensing, onshore oil rules, and energy rebates. Homeowners and farmers face weed duties; fracking and uranium exploration could be allowed with permits.

It updates taxes, housing rules, bridge oversight, and entertainment rules. It cuts small-business tax rates, adds a 10% nonresident home tax, and lets savers use e-signatures.

Colleges and universities must offer work placements to students in every program. It uses funding deals but does not guarantee paid or available spots.

Health staff can report safety or wrongdoing without fear of retaliation. Employers face fines for punishing whistle-blowers.

PrEP drugs will be covered and pharmacies cannot charge copays. You still need a prescription and may pay for doctor visits or tests.

Creates a registry so homes using electric medical devices get priority for power restoration. Contact and address are stored securely and shared with the utility and emergency office.

Municipalities can charge extra tax on empty homes or empty residential lots. Money must go to affordable housing programs.

Sets in-person special education as the default. Parents need a written learning plan and superintendent agreement for online learning, and government can pause in-person services for 90 days in emergencies.

Drivers must slow down and move over for more roadside work vehicles. Tow and service trucks can use flashing red and amber lights when helping broken-down vehicles or crashes.

Government must publish a yearly list of passed laws not yet in effect and explain why. After three years the law must be delayed by vote or repealed.

Sets up a fund to help people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder if money is approved, and requires clearer pregnancy warning signs where alcohol is sold.

Stops gambling ads in places that reach people under 19 once rules are set. Businesses and media must move ads to adult-only channels.

You will not be billed for medically necessary ambulance trips, including hospital transfers. Non-urgent rides may still cost you.