Nova Scotia Bills
2SLGBTQIA+ Equity Directorate and Advisory Body
Sets up a government office and a community advisory body to advise on 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, health, housing, and jobs. No immediate law changes; actions need budget approval.
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Second Reading Debates
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Starter Home Rent-to-Own Program
Builds starter homes you rent while saving half your rent for a down payment. Rent capped at 30% of income; buy when savings reach 20%.
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Second Reading Debates
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Homelessness Task Force and Reporting
Sets up a task force with service providers and people with lived experience to track homelessness. It must publish yearly reports and a ministerial response with an action plan.
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Second Reading Debates
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Standing Citizen Assembly for Public Policy
Creates a paid, randomly chosen citizen assembly to study big public issues and give a report. The government must publish the report but can ignore its recommendations.
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First Reading
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Tariff Relief Fund for Workers and Businesses
Creates a fund to help businesses and workers hurt by U.S. tariffs. The government will publish who can apply and how money is given.
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First Reading
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Stop Tax-on-Tax and Cut Costs
Orders a review to end charges of tax on taxed amounts. Could lower fuel and some homeowner costs after new rules take effect.
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First Reading
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Mandatory Used Vehicle Inspection Rule
Sellers must get and show a passed safety inspection within six months before selling. Buyers need that proof or the province may refuse to register the vehicle.
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First Reading
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Plan to Modernize Aquaculture and Markets
A public plan will grow farmed seafood sales and tighten environmental protections by Jan 1, 2027. The government must consult people and post monthly progress online.
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First Reading
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Cap Annual Rent Increases and Vacancy Control
Stops landlords from raising rents more than once a year and ties increases to inflation. New tenants pay the last lawful rent and get 90 days' notice.
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First Reading
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Mandate Farm Growth Strategy and Targets
The government must make and publish a plan with targets to grow farming and boost local sales and exports. Farmers give input and progress is posted monthly online.
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First Reading
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Boosting Local Food with Greenhouse Grants
Offers cash help for home and commercial greenhouses, including rebates up to 25% (max $5,000) for homes and support for cleaner heating upgrades.
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First Reading
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Annual Lahey Forestry Progress Report
Makes the Natural Resources Minister file a yearly Lahey Report update with the legislature by December 31 so people can track forestry progress.
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First Reading
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Mandatory Prenatal Down Syndrome Information
Health officials must make and share clear written information about Down syndrome. Health providers must give it to parents after a prenatal diagnosis, and March 21 becomes Down Syndrome Day.
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First Reading
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March 21 Declared Down Syndrome Day
Makes March 21 an annual day to recognize and celebrate people with Down syndrome. It does not close schools or change work rules.
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First Reading
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Private Firm to Recruit More Doctors
If funded, the health department can hire a private firm to help find family doctors and specialists. Taxpayer money would pay for the contract.
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First Reading
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Cross-Border Shared Health Network
The bill asks three provinces to create a shared health system so patients can get care across borders. It also asks Ottawa to fund care based on the region's needs.
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First Reading
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Ban Replacement Workers, Shield Strikers
Employers cannot use replacement workers during strikes. Workers can refuse strike work and employers face big fines.
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First Reading
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Rent Help Tied to 30% Income
More renters who spend over 30% of their pre-tax income on rent can get a top-up. The government must keep benefit rules unless lawmakers vote to change them.
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First Reading
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Faster Union Certification by Card Majority
If over half your coworkers sign union cards, the union can be certified without a vote. Between one-third and half triggers a vote; below one-third stops the application.
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First Reading
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Regional Cancer Care Centres Closer to Home
Creates cancer care centres at regional hospitals for local screening, diagnosis, chemo, and virtual specialist visits. Border residents may get radiation across the border if the other province agrees.
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First Reading
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Expanded Maternal Care and Breastfeeding Supports
New mothers get more prenatal classes, a nurse home visit after birth, breastfeeding help, pelvic floor therapy, and a support line. Services start if funding is approved.
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First Reading
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Fixed $100 Daily Fee and Travel Pay
If you are asked to attend or serve, you get $100 per day. Travel costs are paid at the same rates as provincial employees.
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First Reading
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Fund to Help Survivors of Partner Abuse
Creates a fund that gives money to groups and people harmed by partner abuse. The Justice Minister will set rules on who can apply and what help is offered.
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First Reading
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Firm Deadlines for Coastal Protection Rules
The law starts Jan 1, 2026 and its detailed coastal rules must be ready by June 1, 2026. People planning coastal work must follow new rules from mid-2026.
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First Reading
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