By Lauren Phillips | The Coast A controversial bill affecting university funding in Nova Scotia is being revived. Amendments to the old bill …
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Employment LawFeatured
Two Nova Scotia fire chiefs discharged from volunteer duties after fire truck crash
Two Nova Scotia fire chiefs have lost their volunteer posts after municipal officials found they were not being truthful when explaining what …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Nova Scotia budget cuts small business tax, hikes minimum wage
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNova Scotia’s 2025-26 budget includes tax cuts for small businesses, an increased minimum wage, and investments in workforce development, measures that could …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
What’s in Nova Scotia’s Speech from the Throne that interests employers? Economic growth, trade, and workforce expansion
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNova Scotia’s government is pledging to reduce taxes, attract new investment, and expand the province’s workforce as part of its economic strategy, …
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Nova Scotia’s legislature has opened with a throne speech describing the threat of United States tariffs as a “wake-up call” to do …
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FeaturedTraining & Development
Ottawa announces $1.5 million for skilled trades training in Nova Scotia
The federal government is investing more than $1.5 million in skilled trades training across Nova Scotia, aiming to address labour shortages in …
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By Lauren Phillips | The Coast What is moral injury, and who experiences it? Moral injury describes “the persistent suffering, including shame or …
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FeaturedPensions
Nova Scotia opens public pension plan to private-sector employers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberPrivate-sector employers in Nova Scotia can now apply to join the Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP) under new regulations approved by the …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Nova Scotia launches funding program to improve safety in apple, blueberry harvests
Farmers in Nova Scotia’s apple and wild blueberry industries can now access funding to upgrade their harvesting equipment, with a focus on …
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CompensationFeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Nova Scotia minimum wage set to rise to $16.50 by October
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNova Scotia is set to increase its minimum wage by $1.30 this year, marking the largest annual wage hike in the province’s …

