Chamber
nova_scotia
Stage
Introduced
This Nova Scotia bill aims to improve access to and quality of breast cancer screening programs in the province.
Key Changes
- Proposes enhancements to breast screening programs in Nova Scotia
- Introduced as a private member's bill by NDP MLA Susan Leblanc
- Would likely affect eligibility, access, or quality of publicly funded breast screenings
- Bill was at First Reading stage as of March 20, 2025 — no further legislative progress recorded
Gotchas
- The full legislative text of the bill was not available in the provided document, so specific provisions cannot be confirmed or detailed.
- As a private member's bill from an opposition party, it is statistically less likely to pass without government support.
- The bill had only reached First Reading as of March 2025, meaning it had not yet been debated or reviewed by committee.
- No fiscal impact or cost estimate was included in the available information.
Who's Affected
- Nova Scotia residents eligible for breast cancer screening
- Women, particularly those currently excluded from routine screening programs
- Nova Scotia Health Authority and breast screening program administrators
- Healthcare providers involved in cancer screening
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Gotchas
- The full legislative text of the bill was not available in the provided document, so specific provisions cannot be confirmed or detailed.
- As a private member's bill from an opposition party, it is statistically less likely to pass without government support.
- The bill had only reached First Reading as of March 2025, meaning it had not yet been debated or reviewed by committee.
- No fiscal impact or cost estimate was included in the available information.
Summary
Bill 97, the Enhancement of Breast Screenings Act, is a private member's bill introduced by NDP MLA Susan Leblanc in the Nova Scotia Legislature on March 20, 2025. Its stated purpose is to enhance breast screening services in Nova Scotia, though the full text of the bill's specific provisions was not included in the available document. Breast cancer screening bills of this type typically aim to expand eligibility for publicly funded mammograms, reduce wait times, or improve screening technology and access — particularly for women who may face barriers such as age restrictions, geographic location, or lack of referrals. The bill was introduced as a private member's bill, meaning it was brought forward by an opposition MLA rather than the governing party. As a private member's bill from the NDP opposition, it faces a more difficult path to becoming law, as private members' bills require government support to advance through all legislative stages. The bill had only reached First Reading as of the available information.
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