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Latest Updates/News
Harassment Prevention and Safer Workplaces Together: Regulatory Updates and the Path Ahead (an NSFM Webinar)
Presented by the Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration
Join us for a timely update on workplace harassment following the September 1, 2025 implementation of new regulations. Learn about emerging trends, key insights, and what we’re seeing across Nova Scotia workplaces. The session also highlights the importance of working together, explores shared progress and what comes next to improve workplace safety in Nova Scotia. This interactive session is your opportunity to share what tools, resources, and supports you need. Let’s work together to strengthen understanding, improve prevention, and better support workplaces across the province.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, August 20
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Format: Online
Note: Anyone can view and join
Register: Click Here
Presenter
Blaise MacNeil, Safety Advisor, Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration
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The Summer 2026 edition of the Municipal Observer has arrived. Featuring stories from across Nova Scotia's municipal sector, this issue highlights innovative initiatives, emerging trends, and the local leadership helping communities adapt, grow, and thrive. Be sure to explore the latest insights, success stories, and perspectives from municipalities across the province. Explore the Latest Issue.
NSFM's 2025 Annual Report highlights a year of advocacy, collaboration, member engagement, and service delivery in support of Nova Scotia municipalities. The report showcases key achievements, strategic initiatives, and program updates from across the organization. Read Report.
Addressing Flood Risk through Municipal Operations – Practitioner’s Session
Whether through land-use planning, infrastructure investment, or emergency management, municipalities across Nova Scotia are advancing how they identify flood risk and integrate resilience into municipal operations and community planning.
Facilitated by Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities, this session will explore practical approaches to addressing flood risk through municipal operations, with a focus on strengthening public awareness and community engagement around flood readiness. Participants will also gain insight into how flood maps can support municipal decision-making, and guide planning and emergency preparedness efforts.
Date: June 11, 2026
Time: 1:30pm -2:30pm
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Presenters:
Kathryn Bakos, Managing Director, Finance and Resilience, Intact Centre of Climate Adaptation, University of Waterloo & Daniel Bryce, Senior Planner, Department of Municipal Affairs, Province of Nova Scotia.
Register: Please register here.
