Province to protect workers’ rights among other changes as legislative sitting concludes
Posted Sep 19, 2026 11:59:16 AM.
The legislative sitting which concluded on Sept. 18 introduced bills aimed at supporting workers, keeping communities safe and increasing transparency.
Some of the changes for workers in the province include reducing the threshold to qualify for overtime and ensuring tips go to the employees who have earned them.
Some of the other changes include:
- enhancing supports for victims of intimate image abuse
- addressing properties linked to serious criminal activity
- enabling the rapid shutdown of entities listed as terrorist organizations.
“Our government is focused on protecting our future by building Nova Scotia – and that means supporting workers and ensuring that our communities are safe,” said Premier Tim Houston in a release. “People drive economies, and that is why we are making Nova Scotia a better place to live and work.”
There was also discussions about progress about other initiatives, including:
- an update on Our Homes, Action for Housing, the Province’s five-year plan, showing more homes are being built, faster
- targeted new action to enhance breast screening, menopause care, gynecology and other services for women and strengthen co-ordination of women’s healthcare
- highlighting that the More Opportunity for Skilled Trades and Occupations (MOST) Tax Refund has given back more than $63 million to workers under age 30 in skilled trades, nursing, film and video occupations
- establishing a strategy with municipalities to create safer communities
- providing new funding to support municipalities with stormwater planning, resilience and protection.
“Our government has made incredible investments in healthcare, housing and in communities, and we are seeing results,” said Premier Houston. “There is more work to be done, and we will continue to support Nova Scotians and grow our economy.”
