Chamber
nova_scotia
Stage
Introduced
This Nova Scotia bill proposes amendments to the 2006 Midwifery Act governing midwifery practice in the province.
Key Changes
- Proposes amendments to Chapter 18 of the Acts of 2006, the Nova Scotia Midwifery Act
- Specific changes cannot be confirmed as the full amendment text was not provided
- Introduced as a private member's bill by an NDP MLA, meaning it originates outside of government
Gotchas
- The full text of the proposed amendments was not available in the provided document, so specific changes cannot be confirmed or analyzed.
- As a private member's bill introduced by an opposition NDP member, it faces a lower likelihood of passing without government support.
- The bill was only at First Reading as of March 20, 2025, meaning it had not yet been debated or reviewed by committee.
Who's Affected
- Licensed midwives in Nova Scotia
- Pregnant people and new parents who use midwifery services
- Nova Scotia healthcare system and regulatory bodies
- Midwifery regulatory organizations
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Gotchas
- The full text of the proposed amendments was not available in the provided document, so specific changes cannot be confirmed or analyzed.
- As a private member's bill introduced by an opposition NDP member, it faces a lower likelihood of passing without government support.
- The bill was only at First Reading as of March 20, 2025, meaning it had not yet been debated or reviewed by committee.
Summary
Bill 99 is a private member's bill introduced by NDP MLA Rod Wilson in the Nova Scotia Legislature on March 20, 2025. It proposes changes to the Midwifery Act, which is the law that regulates how midwives are licensed and how midwifery is practiced in Nova Scotia. Unfortunately, the full text of the specific amendments is not included in the provided document — only the bill's title, sponsor, and legislative progress information are available. As a result, the exact changes being proposed cannot be fully described. The bill was at First Reading stage as of March 20, 2025, meaning it had just been introduced and had not yet been debated or passed. Midwifery legislation generally covers areas such as the scope of practice for midwives, licensing requirements, oversight bodies, and the services midwives are permitted to provide. Any amendments to the Midwifery Act would likely affect midwives, their clients (particularly pregnant people and new parents), and the healthcare system in Nova Scotia.
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