Digital Tools Meet Traditional Wildlife Management

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Nova Scotia Regulation 26/2026 introduces a series of amendments to the General Wildlife Regulations, modernizing definitions, licensing requirements, and electronic licensing procedures. The regulation, made under subsection 113(1) of the Wildlife Act, revises certain structural

Notices and Payments in Civil Forfeiture

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Nova Scotia Regulation 11/2026 replaces the prior civil forfeiture regulations under the Civil Forfeiture Act. Issued by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, this regulation repeals

Increased Oversight of Short-Term Rentals

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Nova Scotia Regulation 269/2025 amends the Short-term Rentals Registration Regulations under the Short-term Rentals Registration Act, initially enacted in 2019. The regulation introduces changes aimed at clarifying definitions, improving administrative oversight, and strengthening compliance requirements

Standards in Mental Health Practice

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The Psychology Regulations under N.S. Reg. 252/2025 introduces a new regulatory framework governing the practice of psychology in Nova Scotia. These regulations replace provisions under the former Psychologists Act and provide updated definitions, clarify roles

Assembly Staff Titles and Billing Rules

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The House of Assembly Management Commission Regulations in Nova Scotia were amended through N.S. Reg. 224/2025 and 225/2025. These amendments, enacted pursuant to subsection 27(1) of the House of Assembly Management Commission Act, reflect updates

Holding Council Members to Higher Standards

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Nova Scotia Regulation 211/2025 introduces amendments to the Code of Conduct for Elected Officials Regulations, N.S. Reg. 218/2024, under the authority of subsection 383(1) of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter. The amendments refine procedural and

Rules for Electronic Health Records

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The Government of Nova Scotia has approved an amendment to the Electronic Health Records Regulations under the Personal Health Information Act, reflecting a series of clarifications and expansions to how electronic health records (EHRs) are

Guidelines for Capacity Assessments

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The amendment to the Personal Directives Regulations, N.S. Reg. 188/2025 introduces significant changes to how capacity assessments are conducted under the Personal Directives Act. These amendments reflect an effort to broaden the scope of professionals

Disclosure Rules for Mortgage Brokers

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The amendment to the Forms Regulations under the Mortgage Regulation Act introduces a series of changes designed to improve clarity, accountability, and transparency in mortgage brokerage, lending, and administration practices in Nova Scotia. The amendments