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Our legislation library helps you navigate legal instruments relevant to Nova Scotia. Each entry identifies the jurisdiction, connects to related topics and points you toward the official current text. These pages are educational finding aids, not substitutes for the legislation itself.
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Nova Scotia Human Rights Act
A starting point for finding the current provincial statute, related resources and explanations of human-rights questions.
Residential Tenancies Act
Locate official residential-tenancies legislation and practical resources about renting in Nova Scotia.
Labour Standards Code
A source-led introduction to Nova Scotia employment standards and where to verify current requirements.
Builders’ Lien Act
An entry point for researching construction-related lien questions and confirming the relevant provincial legislation.
Criminal Code
Use the current official federal text to research criminal offences and procedures alongside Nova Scotia court resources.
Divorce Act
A starting point for reviewing federal divorce legislation and finding Nova Scotia family-law and court resources.
Canada Shipping Act, 2001
Find the current federal statute and official marine-transportation resources relevant to shipping and vessel issues.
Primary sources and further reading
- Nova Scotia Legislature — statutes
- Nova Scotia Registry of Regulations
- Justice Laws Website — federal laws