Nova ScotiaBill 159First Reading
Bill 159: Truth and Reconciliation Commitment Act
Sponsor: Lisa LachanceIntroduced October 1, 2025Checked September 4, 2026
Read the official textOfficial version — Nova Scotia House of Assembly
What this bill does
This Nova Scotia bill commits the provincial government to implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action and requires the Premier to table an annual progress report in the House of Assembly.
Plain-language summary by Legisail — not legal advice.
Business impact
This bill is primarily directed at the provincial government rather than private businesses, so most businesses will not feel a direct operational impact. That said, businesses in sectors like education, healthcare, and child welfare — particularly organizations that contract with or receive funding from the Nova Scotia government — may over time face evolving requirements as the province works through the Calls to Action. Indigenous-owned businesses and organizations serving Indigenous communities in Nova Scotia may see new government programs or partnerships emerge from this commitment. For most small and medium-sized businesses across the province, there is no immediate change to day-to-day operations.
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Where this bill is
First ReadingOctober 1, 2025
Next: Second Reading debate
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- Bill number
- NS-159
- Type
- Private Member's Public
- Jurisdiction
- Nova Scotia
- Session
- 65-1