Total Production Quota (TPQ) Regulations in Dairy Industry

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On September 19, 2023, the Dairy Farmers of Nova Scotia (DFNS) initiated amendments to the Total Production Quota (TPQ) Regulations under the Dairy Industry Act. These amendments received approval from the Natural Products Marketing Council

Guidelines for Safe Off-Highway Vehicle Operation

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On September 27, 2023, the Minister of Public Works for Nova Scotia, enacted the Off-highway Vehicles Equipment Regulations (N.S. Reg. 177/2023) under subsection 37(1) of the Road Trails Act, which is part of the Acts

Extending Paper and Packaging Producer’s Responsibilities

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On August 1, 2023, Nova Scotia’s Governor in Council enacted N.S. Reg. 139/2023, which establishes the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging, Paper Products, and Packaging-Like Products Regulations under the Environment Act. This regulatory framework

Moving Beyond Outdated Agricultural Promotion Frameworks

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On August 1, 2023, the Government of Nova Scotia issued N.S. Reg. 141/2023, a proclamation that officially repealed the Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition Commission Act. This repeal is part of a legislative effort designed to

From Hatchery to Market: The New Hatching Egg Framework

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On June 6, 2023, the Hatching Egg Farmers of Nova Scotia (HEFNS) proposed new regulations that were subsequently approved by the Natural Products Marketing Council on June 22, 2023. Effective from August 1, 2023, these

Medical Staff Governance

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The “Nova Scotia Health Authority Medical Staff By-laws,” established under the Health Authorities Act, provide a framework for the governance of medical staff within the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA). These by-laws define key terms,

Changes to Notifiable Diseases Regulations

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The Governor in Council of Nova Scotia issued an amendment to the Reporting of Notifiable Diseases and Conditions Regulations. This amendment is part of an ongoing effort to manage public health and ensure the state

Modernizing Liquor Control

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The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation Regulations, N.S. Reg. 77/2023, revises the prior regulations that governed the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC). The updated regulations were formalized through Order in Council 2023-120 following a comprehensive report