Bill 221: Victim Services Program Review Act

This bill primarily affects government operations and non-profit service providers rather than private businesses. Organizations in Nova Scotia that provide support to crime victims — such as sexual assault centres, transition houses, and community advocacy groups — may be directly consulted during the review and could see changes to how they coordinate with or receive resources from the provincial Victim Services Program. Indigenous and African Nova Scotian community organizations are specifically called upon to participate. There is no direct regulatory or compliance burden placed on private sector businesses of any size.