Professional Development for Engineers

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The amendment to the By-Laws of the Association of Professional Engineers, Nova Scotia (Engineers Nova Scotia) was made through the regulation N.S. Reg. 103/2025. This regulation was passed by the Council of Engineers Nova Scotia

Rules Reshape Dentistry and Assisting

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The Dentistry and Dental Assisting Regulations (N.S. Reg. 83/2025) were established under the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) to amend the regulatory framework governing the professions of dentistry and dental assisting in Nova Scotia. These

Strengthening Livestock Protection

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The Designation of Insurable Crops and Livestock Regulations and the Livestock Price Insurance Plan Regulations in Nova Scotia were amended through legislative actions involving the Nova Scotia Crop and Livestock Insurance Commission and the Governor

Municipal Penalty Overhaul

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The amendment to the Summary Offence Tickets Regulations, designated as N.S. Reg. 8/2025 was enacted under Section 8 of the Summary Proceedings Act, Chapter 450 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989. It primarily

Provincial Winter Parking Bans

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The Winter Parking Ban Regulations, made under subsection 202(1) of Chapter 293 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Motor Vehicle Act. These regulations, effective from December 15, 2024, to March 31, 2025,

Increased Withdrawal Percentage of Life Income Funds

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N.S. Reg. 232/2024 amends the Pension Benefits Regulations under the Pension Benefits Act (Chapter 41 of the Acts of 2011). The amendment introduces changes to life income funds (LIFs), pension statements, and various technical provisions,

Clear Rules, Stronger Integrity: Rules for Municipal Leaders

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On October 15, 2024, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for the Province of Nova Scotia, introduced N.S. Reg. 218/2024 under the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter, specifically under subsection 383(1). This regulation establishes a

Shifting from Compensation to Counselling for Crime Victims

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On October 8, 2024, Nova Scotia enacted two regulations, N.S. Reg. 212/2024 and N.S. Reg. 213/2024, which are amendments to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Regulations and the Schedule to the Act Listing Criminal Offences. These

Regulating Short Term Rental Properties

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On August 6, 2024, the Government of Nova Scotia issued N.S. Reg. 158/2024, which establishes new regulations for the registration of short-term rentals under the Short-term Rentals Registration Act (the Act). This regulation replaces the

Responsible Alcohol Service with Proper Training

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The amendment to the Liquor Licensing Regulations of Nova Scotia, N.S. Reg. 149/2024 introduces key modifications to the existing Liquor Licensing Regulations (N.S. Reg. 365/2007). The amendments primarily aim to improve public safety by ensuring