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N.S. Government Says Newly Introduced Bill Will Reduce Red Tape, Encourage Business

The Making Business Easier Act aims to reduce red tape and modernize permitting for natural resources while maintaining environmental protections, affecting about 150 permits, officials said.

  • The Nova Scotia government is introducing a bill to eliminate red tape and encourage business activity in the natural resources sector, according to the Nova Scotia government.
  • Tim Halman, Minister of Service Efficiency and Environment, introduced the bill in the legislative chamber today.
  • The bill may require officials to create a 'red-tape reduction action plan' to expedite approval for natural resources development permits, as mentioned in the report.
  • Halman claims the bill will streamline project approval processes while maintaining environmental protections, asserting that Nova Scotia can develop resources safely without harming the environment.
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N.S. government says newly introduced bill will reduce red tape, encourage business

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is introducing a bill it says would eliminate red tape and encourage business activity, particularly in the natural resources sector.

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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
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