New Rules for Notifiable Diseases

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The Nova Scotia government, through N.S. Regulations 176/2025 to 178/2025, enacted amendments to the Reporting of Notifiable Diseases and Conditions Regulations under the Health Protection Act, reflecting a comprehensive update to the province’s public health

Levy and Reporting Changes for Hog Producers

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The N.S. Regulation 168/2025 amends the Pork Nova Scotia Regulations, originally established under N.S. Reg. 123/2016 pursuant to the Natural Products Act. The amendment’s primary purpose is to update and clarify definitions, levy collection procedures,

Tougher Workplace Harassment Regulations

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The Government of Nova Scotia has introduced an amendment to its Workplace Health and Safety Regulations, aimed at strengthening protections against harassment in the workplace. This change, made under the authority of the Occupational Health

From Catch to Market: New Fish Processing Rules

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Nova Scotia Regulation 154/2025 replaces prior regulations governing fish buyers and fish processors under the Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act. The regulation repeals the Fish Buyers’ Licensing and Enforcement Regulations, N.S. Reg. 99/2000, and the

Family Ties and Fair Play in Dairy Rules

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The amendment to Nova Scotia Regulation 134/2025, known as the Total Production Quota Regulations, introduces a significant overhaul of the framework governing milk production quotas in the province. Enacted by the Dairy Farmers of Nova

Personal Use Alcohol Rules Just Got Smoother

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Nova Scotia Regulation 125/2025 introduces a new set of rules governing the importation of alcoholic beverages for personal use, replacing earlier regulations made in 2015. This change follows the formal recommendation by the Minister responsible

Industrial Coatings Apprenticeship

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The Regulations Respecting the Industrial Coatings Applicator Trade, established under the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualifications Act, provide a structured framework for the apprenticeship and certification process for this skilled trade. The regulations set clear definitions,

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