2005/2006
Better Regulation is making it easier to do business and benefitting the quality of life of our citizens, families and communities. Here are some examples.
BOAT on its way out
The elimination of the Business Occupancy Assessment Tax (BOAT) will reduce the reporting requirements for business and make the commercial property taxation system more equitable.
Simplifying and improving regulation
One consistent food safety regulation for the entire province will create more practical, consistent regulation for a level playing field, regardless of location.
More "amusing" rides
New regulations increase safety standards for amusement devices and align standards with those of New Brunswick.
Land registration simplified
A new land title system will provide an ownership guarantee to Nova Scotians and eliminates repeat title searches.
Protecting the marine ecosystem
Nova Scotia Energy has led efforts to establish national marine ecosystem requirements for offshore seismic programs.
Regulations in plainer language
A multi-year project has begun to revise and consolidate regulations so they will be in plainer, more consistent language.
Streamlining securities regulation
Highly harmonized securities legislation across Canada will make the process easier for business and provide improved protection for consumers by strengthening enforcement.
Saving energy for the offshore
Nova Scotia Energy has helped create a more integrated and streamlined process for large-scale offshore development projects.
Training for more consistency
A common training program will create better-equipped inspectors and more consistent enforcement.
