Chamber
nova_scotia
Stage
Introduced
This bill would create an advisory committee in Nova Scotia to advise the government on issues affecting 2SLGBTQIA+ people.
Key Changes
- Creates a new government advisory committee specifically focused on 2SLGBTQIA+ issues in Nova Scotia
- Formalizes a channel for 2SLGBTQIA+ community input into provincial government decision-making
- Establishes a legislative basis for ongoing government engagement with 2SLGBTQIA+ Nova Scotians
Gotchas
- This is a private member's bill from an opposition NDP member, which means it is less likely to pass without support from the governing party.
- The full text of the bill was not available in the provided source, so specific details about committee composition, powers, funding, and mandate cannot be confirmed.
- It is unclear from the available information which government department or minister the committee would report to, or whether its recommendations would be binding or advisory only.
Who's Affected
- 2SLGBTQIA+ residents of Nova Scotia
- Nova Scotia provincial government and relevant ministries
- Community organizations serving 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Nova Scotia
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Gotchas
- This is a private member's bill from an opposition NDP member, which means it is less likely to pass without support from the governing party.
- The full text of the bill was not available in the provided source, so specific details about committee composition, powers, funding, and mandate cannot be confirmed.
- It is unclear from the available information which government department or minister the committee would report to, or whether its recommendations would be binding or advisory only.
Summary
Bill 240 is a private member's bill introduced by NDP MLA Lisa Lachance in the Nova Scotia Legislature. It proposes to establish a formal advisory committee focused on issues that affect 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and other gender and sexual minority) people in Nova Scotia. The bill was introduced on March 9, 2026, and is currently at the First Reading stage, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or passed. As a private member's bill introduced by an opposition NDP member, it faces a longer path to becoming law, as it would need support from the governing party to advance. The full text of the bill's specific provisions — such as how many members the committee would have, who would appoint them, or what powers the committee would hold — was not available in the provided text, so details about the committee's exact structure and mandate are unknown.
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