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

Recommendation from the Mass Casualty Commission

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On July 2, 2024, the Governor in Council of Nova Scotia approved amendments to the Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) Regulations, established under the Police Act. These amendments, arising from the recommendations of the Mass

Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment

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N.S. Reg. 116/2024 amends the Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Regulations (N.S. Reg. 235/2007) under Section 83 of the Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act of 2005. This amendment, recommended by the Minister of Addictions and Mental Health makes

Competency Matrix in Regulated Health Professions

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N.S. Reg. 106/2024 outlines the General Regulations Respecting Regulated Health Professions, established by the Governor in Council under Sections 13 and 177 of the Regulated Health Professions Act. The regulations define key terms such as

New Categories within the Legal Aid Tariff

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The Nova Scotia regulation N.S. Reg. 98/2024 involves amendments to the Legal Aid General Regulations and the Tariff of Fees under the Legal Aid Act. These amendments were enacted by the Governor in Council based

Frozen Funds: Municipal Grant Levels Not Changing 2028-2029

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The Municipal Grants General Regulations (N.S. Reg. 72/2024) were enacted under the Municipal Grants Act of Nova Scotia to establish a framework for calculating and distributing municipal grants. These regulations aim to improve the financial