2007/2008
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.
A new approach to ensure safe, quality accommodations
(November 27, 2007)
The province and tourism industry are working together to implement a new approach to ensure safe, quality accommodations for visitors to Nova Scotia.
Getting government permits, licences speedier
(November 20, 2007)
The province has taken the first steps to establish a new, 10-day service standard for government permits and licences for businesses and individuals.
Reversing the trend in paperwork burden
(October 18, 2007)
For the first time in a generation, there is a downward trend in the paperwork burden for Nova Scotia business.
New rules: single wide-based tires more attractive option
(August 16, 2007)
New rules are providing provincial truckers with a more fuel-efficient tire option.
BIZPaL: business owners get helping hand online
(July 31, 2007)
Starting and operating a business in Halifax Regional Municipality and New Glasgow just got easier thanks to BizPal for government permits and licences.
Phase-in helps with new regulations for workplace violence
(May 3, 2007)
Nova Scotia recently introduced new regulations and a strategy to reduce workplace violence and clearly identify the roles and responsibilities of employers and employees.
Revised regulations for power engineers
(April 20, 2007)
Power engineers in Nova Scotia will see more regulatory flexibility without jeopardizing safety because of amendments to the Power Engineer regulations.
Amendments to the Companies Act
(April 12, 2007)
Nova Scotia companies will soon see a reduction of about 30,000 hours of paperwork every year and simplified procedures for doing business.
