Nova Scotia

Starting April 1, 2025, Nova Scotia will reduce the provincial portion of its Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) by 1%, lowering the total HST to 14%—the lowest in Atlantic Canada. This move, fulfilling a k...Learn More

A provincial election has been called for November 26, 2024, and if you’re a retailer in Nova Scotia, this is your chance to make your voice heard! With nine months left in their term, the gover...Learn More

According to the Retail Council of Canada’s annual holiday shopping survey, people in this region plan to spend less than usual for the 2024 Christmas season. CBC News: Compass host Louise Marti...Learn More

Attention employers in Nova Scotia: Nova Scotia’s new legislation grants employees five additional unpaid sick days for general illness and up to 27 weeks for serious illness or injury. As parts of...Learn More

Attention pharmacy owners, retail healthcare providers, and community pharmacists: Nova Scotia is doubling down on its successful Community Pharmacy Primary Care Clinics. This fall, pharmacists will ...Learn More

Attention employers and HR leaders: Nova Scotia’s new bill adds five unpaid sick days for general illness and up to 27 weeks for serious illness, aligning with federal EI benefits. RCC collaborated...Learn More

Attention Nova Scotia retailers and producers: The Nova Scotia government has launched its Nova Scotia Loyal program, offering branding for local products in stores and on packaging. The program i...Learn More

Attention all Nova Scotia employers: As of July 15, 2024, employers that want to hire a worker under the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program for a job in Nova Scotia, must include a ...Learn More

Attention all Nova Scotia employers: Starting August 1, 2024, Nova Scotia’s updated workplace first aid requirements will take effect. These changes aim to modernize practices by setting new m...Learn More

Jim Cormier, RCC’s Atlantic Director talks with Global News Halifax about RCC x Caddle Father’s Day Report, showing intended spending habits leading up to Dad’s big day....Learn More