Bill 320Nova ScotiaNS PC
Public Service Modernization Act
First comprehensive Public Service Act update since 1989. Modernizes hiring rules for the provincial public service, codifies remote-work and accommodation standards, and updates pension and severance provisions.
Status
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Introduced✓
1st Reading✓
2nd Reading4
Committee5
Report6
3rd Reading7
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Updates Nova Scotia's Public Service Act for the first time since 1989. Modernizes hiring rules, defines new accommodation and remote-work standards, and adjusts pension and severance provisions.
Issues this bill touches
- Workers' Rights & Labour
Updates Nova Scotia's Public Service Act for the first time since 1989 (hiring, remote work, accommodation, pensions).
Legislative history
- Introduced
Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.
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Debated in principle; vote sends the bill to committee.
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Sponsored by
Tim HoustonNS PCOfficial source
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