Nova Scotia Bills
Workers Gain Paid Leave and Protections
The bill would give workers more paid sick days, more vacation time, and stronger pay rules. It also changes overtime rules and limits how employers replace workers during strikes.
Status
First Reading
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Support for Fire Protection Services Act
An Act to Provide Support for Fire Protection Services
Status
Royal Assent
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St. Matthew's Church in Halifax, An Act to Incorporate the Trustees of (amended)
An Act to Amend Chapter 158 of the Acts of 1919, An Act to Incorporate the Trustees of St. Matthew’s Church in Halifax, and to Consolidate the Trustees of Fort Massey United Church, St. Andrew’s United Church and St. Matthew’s United Church
Status
Royal Assent
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Powering the Economy Act
An Act Respecting Energy
Status
Royal Assent
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Community Colleges Act (amended)
An Act to Amend Chapter 4 of the Acts of 1995-96, the Community Colleges Act
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
Cannabis Control Act (amended)
An Act to Amend Chapter 3 of the Acts of 2018, the Cannabis Control Act
Status
Royal Assent
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Justice and Social Services Act
An Act Respecting Justice and Social Services
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
House of Assembly Act (amended)
An Act to Amend Chapter 1 (1992 Supplement) of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the House of Assembly Act
Status
Royal Assent
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Kentville, Town of, An Act Relating to Taxation of Industrial and Commercial Properties in the Annapolis Valley Regional Industrial Park (amended)
An Act to Amend Chapter 76 of the Acts of 1983, An Act Relating to Taxation by the Town of Kentville of Industrial and Commercial Properties in the Annapolis Valley Regional Industrial Park
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
Elections Act (amended) and House of Assembly Act (amended)
An Act to Amend Chapter 5 of the Acts of 2011, the Elections Act, and Chapter 1 (1992 Supplement) of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the House of Assembly Act
Status
Royal Assent
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Administrative Measures for Housing, An Act Respecting
An Act Respecting Administrative Measures for Housing
Status
Royal Assent
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Appropriations Act, 2026
An Act to Provide for Defraying Certain Charges and Expenses of the Public Service of the Province
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
Leaders Must Be Present For Budget Votes
Final budget and tax votes cannot happen unless the premier and finance minister are in the chamber. Opposition leaders can agree to proceed in emergencies.
Status
Second Reading Debates
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Annual Well-Being Budget and Reports
The government must publish a yearly budget that shows how spending affects health, education and fairness. Reports will be plain language, with data by region and group.
Status
First Reading
Timeline
Financial Measures (2026) Act
An Act Respecting Certain Financial and other Government Measures
Status
Reported to the House
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Stop Non-Consensual Intimate Image Sharing
People can get court orders to stop sharing real or fake intimate images. Sharers must try to remove images if consent is withdrawn.
Status
First Reading
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Expand Colon Cancer Screening to Ages 45–74
If funding is approved, adults 45 to 74 can join the colon cancer prevention program. It gives earlier access to screening and care.
Status
First Reading
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Safer, Fairer, More Open Legislature
Sets regular sitting days, limits late-night sittings, and gives the public more notice on bills. Creates a workplace commissioner to handle harassment claims.
Status
First Reading
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ADHD Framework for Families and Schools
Creates a public plan to improve ADHD information, training, and fair access to care. Framework must be published by Jan 1, 2028.
Status
First Reading
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Fair Pay and Commercial Rent Protections
Requires interest on late payments, sets a Small Business Commissioner, and caps yearly rent increases for eligible small businesses and charities.
Status
First Reading
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Grow Tech Jobs and Local Talent
Creates a plan to link schools with tech firms and grow local jobs. Students get more co-ops and internships; government reports progress each year.
Status
First Reading
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Small Business Dispute and Lease Protection Act
Creates an independent Small Business Commissioner and requires mediation before many commercial lawsuits. Small firms get help with government disputes and stronger lease-exit compensation.
Status
First Reading
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Construction Relief Fund for Local Businesses
Shops and restaurants cut off by long public construction can apply for up to $40,000 to cover lost gross profit. You must show a drop over 5% and have been open beforehand.
Status
First Reading
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Grocery Prices Review Panel
Sets up an independent panel to study grocery prices and how to lower them. It will gather data, report in 12 and 18 months, and require a public government response.
Status
First Reading
Timeline