Bill 70: Nova Scotian Business and Worker Support Act

This bill directly affects Nova Scotia businesses that sell goods or services into the U.S. market or that rely on supply chains disrupted by U.S. tariffs — think manufacturers, fish processors, forestry operators, and agricultural producers, particularly in industries where cross-border trade is a daily reality. Both small operators and larger employers could be eligible, depending on the eligibility criteria the Minister sets through regulation. Workers in those same export-dependent sectors — whether on the floor of a processing plant or driving goods across the border — would also be able to apply for financial assistance. The practical details of who qualifies and how much they can receive won't be clear until the Minister publishes the Plan and supporting regulations.