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Nova ScotiaBill 187Committee

Bill 187: Birthplace of Ice Hockey Act

Sponsor: Melissa Sheehy-RichardIntroduced February 23, 2026Checked September 4, 2026
Read the official textOfficial version — Nova Scotia House of Assembly

What this bill does

This bill formally declares Windsor, Nova Scotia, to be the birthplace of ice hockey, based on historical evidence of the game being played there as early as 1810.

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Business impact

This bill has no direct regulatory or operational impact on businesses. It is a symbolic, declaratory piece of legislation with potential indirect benefits for tourism operators, hospitality businesses, and local retailers in and around Windsor, Nova Scotia, who may benefit from increased heritage tourism interest. Small businesses such as local museums, bed and breakfasts, restaurants, and souvenir shops in the Windsor area could see modest promotional opportunities tied to the official designation.

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Where this bill is

First ReadingFebruary 23, 2026
Second ReadingFebruary 24, 2026
CommitteeMarch 2, 2026
Next: Third Reading vote

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At a glance

Bill number
NS-187
Type
Private Member's Public
Jurisdiction
Nova Scotia
Session
65-1
Official record