Nova Scotia

Upcoming changes will harmonize the Nova Scotia regulations with the new standards from the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). They will come into effect on June 13, 2022. The changes have moderniz...Learn More

The province’s COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Program has been extended until May 7, 2022. The program reimburses eligible employers who provide paid sick leave to employees who must self-isolate due to C...Learn More

During the COVID-19 pandemic, workers compensation claims related to COVID-19 were spread over the general collective liability of the entire employer base. COVID-19 claims did not impact an employerâ...Learn More

Each of the four Atlantic Provinces adjusted their minimum wage on Friday, April 1, 2022. Newfoundland & Labrador: Up to $13.20 from $12.75 New Brunswick: Up to $12.75 from $11.75 Prince Edward Island...Learn More

As of March 21, 2022, all COVID-19 related business restrictions have been lifted. Masking is still required in schools, hospitals, and long-term care homes. To support members as governments transiti...Learn More

Member Update / Impact Recent announcements have seen the Atlantic Provinces take steps to accelerate multi-step plans to eliminate COVID-19 restrictions.  Border restrictions have been eliminate...Learn More

In January 2022, the Province accepted the Nova Scotia Minimum Wage Review Committee’s recommendation to increase the minimum wage by 40 cents to $13.35 an hour on April 1, 2022. To reach $15 mi...Learn More

In response to the region’s continued success in dealing with COVID-19, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador have all taken steps to significantly loosen COVID-19 restrict...Learn More

The Nova Scotia government has announced that it will extend its current COVID-19 restrictions to February 14, 2022. This includes masking requirements, 50% capacity for retail and restaurants (max of...Learn More

Following months of advocacy, RCC secured regulatory changes that improve the ability of sports equipment retailers to sell a greater variety of bicycle helmets. Effective December 14, 2021, Nova Scot...Learn More