Bill 120: Homes for Special Care Act (amended)

This directly affects operators of nursing homes, homes for the aged, homes for the disabled, and residential care facilities licensed under Nova Scotia's Homes for Special Care Act. Whether you run a small group home with a handful of residents or a larger nursing home with dozens of beds, you'll need to have air conditioning units installed in every single resident's room before October 1, 2025 — a tight timeline that could mean coordinating contractors, purchasing equipment, and managing construction disruption. The good news is the bill calls for a government grant program to offset these costs, though actual funding depends on what the Legislature appropriates. Facilities that aren't already air conditioned face a significant capital project on a compressed schedule.