Legislation
This page provides links to key provincial and federal legislation that affect the working conditions, professional responsibilities, and rights of NSTU members. |
1. Education Act, S.N.S. 1995-96
Education Act
Regulations:
- Council on African-Canadian Education Remuneration and Expenses Regulations, N.S. Reg. 165/2018
- Council on Mi'kmaq Education Remuneration and Expenses Regulations, N.S. Reg. 164/2018
- Excluded Class of Municipality Regulations, N.S. Reg. 52/2024
- Governor in Council Education Act Regulations, N.S. Reg. 50/2018 amended to N.S. Reg. 172/2024
- Ministerial Education Act Regulations, N.S. Reg. 59/2018 amended to N.S. Reg. 174/2024
- Provincial Advisory Council on Education Renumeration and Expenses Regulations, N.S. Reg. 163/2018
- Regional Centres for Education Regulations, N.S. Reg. 51/2018
- Teacher Certification Regulations, N.S. Reg. 52/2018 amended to N.S. Reg. 229/2018
2. Teachers' Collective Bargaining Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 460
Teachers' Collective Bargaining Act
Regulations:
3. Teachers' Pension Act, S.N.S. 1998, c. 26
Teachers' Pension Act
Regulations:
- Nova Scotia Teachers' Early Retirement Program (1994-98) Regulations, N.S. Reg. 115/94 amended to N.S. Reg. 60/2002
- Teachers' Pension Plan Regulations, N.S. Reg. 113/2024 ammended to N.S. Reg. 142/2025
4. Teaching Profession Act, S.N.S. 1989, c. 462
Teaching Profession Act
5. Children and Family Services Act, S.N.S. 1990, c. 5
Children and Family Services Act
Regulations:
- Children and Family Services Regulations, N.S. Reg. 120/2018
6. Criminal Code of Canada, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46
Criminal Code of Canada
7. Teachers' Professional Agreement and Classroom Improvements Act, 2017
Teachers' Professional Agreement and Classroom Improvements Act
Regulations:
- Teachers' Service Payouts Regulations, N.S. Reg. 22/2018
8. Education Reform Act, 2018
An Act to Reform the Administration of the Public Education System
We welcome your comments and questions regarding these documents.
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