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Nova ScotiaBill 66First Reading

Bill 66: Agriculture Expansion Strategy Act

Sponsor: Iain RankinIntroduced March 4, 2025Checked September 4, 2026
Read the official textOfficial version — Nova Scotia House of Assembly

What this bill does

This Nova Scotia bill requires the Minister of Agriculture to develop and publish an Agriculture Expansion Strategy within six months, setting targets and government actions to grow local demand and export opportunities for Nova Scotian farm products, with full implementation by January 1, 2027.

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Business impact

This bill primarily affects farmers, growers, and agricultural producers operating in Nova Scotia — from small family farms to larger operations producing crops, livestock, or specialty goods. The strategy is meant to open up new markets, both within Nova Scotia and through interprovincial and international export channels, which could directly affect how producers plan their output, pricing, and distribution. Businesses in food processing, agri-supply, and rural co-operatives may also be touched as the government identifies actions to boost local demand. The monthly public progress updates mean producers can track whether promised government support — such as market access programs or promotional initiatives — is actually being delivered.

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Where this bill is

First ReadingMarch 4, 2025
Next: Second Reading debate

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At a glance

Bill number
NS-066
Type
Private Member's Public
Jurisdiction
Nova Scotia
Session
65-1
Official record