Buy Nova Scotia First Act
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Bill overview
Bill NS249, “Buy Nova Scotia First Act”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-63-session-2.
Its latest recorded status is “Introduced”.
This overview is written automatically from the registry and vote records on this page and updates when they sync. It describes the bill's path, not its merits.
PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
The Buy Nova Scotia First Act is currently at First Reading in the Nova Scotia assembly. This bill aims to require the province to give preference to Nova Scotian businesses, goods, and services when making government purchases. If passed, it would direct the government to prioritize local suppliers and vendors, potentially supporting the local economy and creating jobs.
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Key provisions
- 01This Act may be cited as the Buy Nova Scotia First Act.
- 02The Minister of Business may establish a Buy Nova Scotia First procurement policy.
- 03The policy must require government departments to give preference to Nova Scotia suppliers.
- 04The policy must be reviewed and updated annually.
- 05The Minister of Business must report on the effectiveness of the policy annually.
Vote roll
No division has been recorded for this bill yet.