Nova Scotia

WCB Nova Scotia has refreshed its code of conduct to reinforce expectations for respectful interactions with staff and align with the province’s workplace harassment regulations. The updated code applies to… …

Nova Scotia is spending $2.6 million on new firefighter training equipment to address training gaps and safety concerns across the province’s fire services. The Department of Emergency Management is purchasing… …

Nova Scotia’s workers’ compensation board returned injured workers to their jobs faster in 2025, adding 83,000 working days to the province’s labour force compared to the previous year. The Workers’… …

The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia released a video featuring employees discussing their work supporting injured workers and employers across the province. The short film includes staff members from… …

Nova Scotia’s workplace injury rate fell to 1.22 time-loss injuries per 100 covered workers in 2025, down from 1.38 the previous year, the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia reported… …

The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia has launched a network of 119 health care providers to deliver treatment for workplace injuries across the province. The network, which became operational… …

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Nova Scotia’s Workers’ Compensation Board will implement sweeping changes to the Workers’ Compensation Act on Jan. 1, 2026, extending cancer coverage to more firefighters and giving workers three times longer… …

Women migrant workers in Nova Scotia’s agriculture and seafood processing industries face significant workplace safety hazards, including injuries from repetitive tasks, exposure to extreme weather conditions and inadequate access to… …