Milk Pricing Regulations–amendment Order dated December 19, 2016

N.S. Reg. 38/2017

Nova Scotia — Gazette

Part II Regulations under the Regulations Act Printed by the Queen’s Printer Halifax, Nova Scotia Vol. 41, No. 8 April 14, 2017 Contents Act Reg. No. Page Dairy Industry Act Milk Pricing Regulations–amendment.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38/2017 233 Environment Act On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems Standard Adoption Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56/2017 269 Natural Products Act Turkey Farmers of Nova Scotia Regulations–amendment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61/2017 311 Paramedics Act Paramedics Act

Definitions Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58/2017 306 Paramedics Regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57/2017 271 Petroleum Products Pricing Act Prescribed Petroleum Products Prices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54/2017 265 Prescribed Petroleum Products Prices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55/2017 267 Prescribed Petroleum Products Prices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60/2017 309 Public Highways Act Spring Weight Restriction Regulations–amendment.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59/2017 308 Special Places Protection Act Basque Islands Nature Reserve Designation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42/2017 241 Green Island Nature Reserve Designation.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43/2017 243 Johnson Lake Nature Reserve Designation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44/2017 245 MacDonalds Pond Nature Reserve Designation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45/2017 247 MacLeod Brook Nature Reserve Designation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46/2017 249 MacRitchies Brook Nature Reserve Designation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47/2017 251 Margaree Brook Nature Reserve Designation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48/2017 253 Ohio River Nature Reserve Designation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49/2017 255 © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations.

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Table of Contents (cont.) Royal Gazette

Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 Seal Cove Nature Reserve Designation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52/2017 261 South River Nature Reserve Designation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53/2017 263 Southwest Mabou River Nature Reserve Designation.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50/2017 257 Torbrook Nature Reserve Designation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51/2017 259 Wilderness Areas Protection Act Carleton River Wilderness Area Designation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41/2017 239 Chignecto Isthmus Wilderness Area Designation of Additional Lands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39/2017 235 Walton River Wilderness Area Designation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40/2017 237 In force date of regulations: As of March 4, 2005*, the date a regulation comes into force is determined by subsection 3(6) of the Regulations Act.

The date a regulation is made, the date a regulation is approved, the date a regulation is filed and any date specified in a regulation are important to determine when the regulation is in force. *Date that subsections 3(6) and (7) and Sections 11 and 13 of the Regulations Act and amendments to the Regulations Act made by

Chapter 46 of the Acts of 2004 were proclaimed in force. © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 232

N.S. Reg. 38/2017 Royal Gazette

Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 N.S. Reg. 38/2017 Made: December 19, 2016 Approved: December 19, 2016 Filed: March 22, 2017 Milk Pricing Regulations–amendment Order dated December 19, 2016 Amendment to regulations made by the Dairy Farmers of Nova Scotia and approved by the Natural Products Marketing Council pursuant to clauses 9(

b) and 14(1)(

c) of the Dairy Industry Act Dairy Farmers of Nova Scotia Amendment to the Milk Pricing Regulations made under the Dairy Industry Act I certify that on December 19, 2016, the Dairy Farmers of Nova Scotia, pursuant to clauses 9(

b) and 14(1)(

c) of

Chapter 24 of the Acts of 2000, the Dairy Industry Act, as delegated by clause 2(1)(

b) of the Delegation of Powers to Dairy Farmers of Nova Scotia Regulations , N.S. Reg. 136/2001, carried a motion to amend the Milk Pricing Regulations, N.S. Reg. 84/2008, made by the Dairy Farmers of Nova Scotia on September 21, 2007, and approved by the Natural Products Marketing Council on February 12, 2008, in the manner set forth in the attached

Schedule “A”, effective on and after February 1, 2017. Signed at Truro, in the County of Colchester, Nova Scotia on March 18, 2017. Dairy Farmers of Nova Scotia per: sgd. Brian Cameron Brian Cameron General Manager Approved by the Natural Products Marketing Council at Truro, in the County of Colchester, Nova Scotia on December 19, 2016. Signed at Truro, in the County of Colchester, Nova Scotia on March 18, 2017. Natural Products Marketing Council per: sgd. E. A. Crouse Elizabeth A. Crouse, P.Ag. General Manager

Schedule “A” Amendment to the Milk Pricing Regulations made by the Dairy Farmers of Nova Scotia pursuant to clauses 9(

b) and 14(1)(

c) of

Chapter 24 of the Acts of 2000, the Dairy Industry Act

Section 3 of the Milk Pricing Regulations, N.S. Reg. 84/2008, made by the Dairy Farmers of Nova Scotia on September 21, 2007, and approved by the Natural Products Marketing Council on February 12, 2008, is amended by repealing subsection 3(1) and substituting the following subsection: © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 233

N.S. Reg. 38/2017 Royal Gazette

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(1) Except where otherwise specified in the National Ingredients Strategy Implementation Policy, milk processors in the Province must pay, on an F.O.B. plant basis, the prices of milk components set out in the following table for each class of milk specified: Component Prices for Classes of Milk Class of Milk Butterfat ($ per kg) Protein ($ per kg) Other Solids ($ per kg) Solids-Non-Fat ($ per hl) 1(a) 7.6446 74.7200 1(b) 7.6446 60.4900 1(

c) Per current P5 policy for the 1c/4c Pricing Program for innovative products, the price discounts for milk cream and manufactured dairy products are respectively 25% for the first 12 months, 15% for the second 12-month period and 10% for the third 12-month period. The discounts will be deducted off the appropriate P5 target class component prices for approved products. 2(a) 8.5525 5.9359 5.9359 2(b) 8.5525 5.9359 5.9359 3(a) 8.5525 13.8584 0.8707 3(b) 8.5525 12.4242 0.8707 3(c)(1) 8.5525 13.8584 0.8707 3(c)(2) 8.5525 13.8584 0.8707 4(a) 8.5525 5.3794 5.3794 4(b) 8.5525 5.4880 5.4880 4(

c) Per current P5 policy for the 1c/4c Pricing Program for innovative products, the price discounts for milk cream and manufactured dairy products are respectively 25% for the first 12 months, 15% for the second 12-month period and 10% for the third 12-month period. The discounts will be deducted off the appropriate P5 target class component prices for approved products. 4(d) 8.5525 5.3794 5.3794 © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 234

N.S. Reg. 39/2017 Royal Gazette

Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 N.S. Reg. 39/2017 Made: November 29, 2016 Approved: March 21, 2017 Filed: March 22, 2017 Chignecto Isthmus Wilderness Area Designation of Additional Lands Order in Council 2017-62 dated March 21, 2017 Designation made by the Minister of Environment and approved by the Governor in Council pursuant to subsection 11(3) of the Wilderness Areas Protection Act The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Environment and the Minister of Natural Resources dated November 29, 2016, and pursuant to subsection 11(3) of

Chapter 27 of the Acts of 1998, the Wilderness Areas Protection Act, is pleased to approve the designation by the Minister of Environment of an addition to Chignecto Isthmus Wilderness Area, originally designated by the Minister of Environment and approved by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2008-628 dated December 2, 2008, N.S. Reg. 438/2008, in the form set forth in

Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation, effective on and after March 21, 2017.

Schedule “A” In the matter of

Section 11 of

Chapter 27 of the Acts of 1998, the Wilderness Areas Protection Act - and In the matter of the designation of lands to be added to Chignecto Isthmus Wilderness Area I, Margaret Miller, Minister of Environment for the Province of Nova Scotia, pursuant to clause 11(3)(

b) of

Chapter 27 of the Acts of 1998, the Wilderness Areas Protection Act, hereby designate an area of Crown land in Cumberland County, with approximate boundaries as shown on the map attached as Appendix A, as an addition to Chignecto Isthmus Wilderness Area, designated by the Minister of Environment and approved by the Governor in Council by Order in Council 2008-628 dated December 2, 2008, N.S. Reg. 438/2008.

The actual boundaries of the designated additional areas shall be as described and shown on a description and plan signed by the Director of Surveys and deposited in the Provincial Crown Land Information Management Centre, formerly known as the Provincial Crown Lands Record Centre, the signed description and plan forming part of this designation. This designation is effective on and after the later of the date it is approved by the Governor in Council and the date the description and plan are deposited in the Provincial Crown Land Information Management Centre.

Dated and made at Halifax Regional Municipality, Province of Nova Scotia, Nov 29 2016 [ sic], 2016. sgd. Margaret Miller Honourable Margaret Miller Minister of Environment © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 235

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 Appendix A Map Showing Approximate Boundaries of Addition to Chignecto Isthmus Wilderness Area © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 236

N.S. Reg. 40/2017 Royal Gazette

Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 N.S. Reg. 40/2017 Made: November 29, 2016 Approved: March 21, 2017 Filed: March 22, 2017 Walton River Wilderness Area Designation Order in Council 2017-63 dated March 21, 2017 Designation made by the Minister of Environment and approved by the Governor in Council pursuant to subsection 11(3) of the Wilderness Areas Protection Act The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Environment and the Minister of Natural Resources dated November 29, 2016, and pursuant to subsection 11(3) of

Chapter 27 of the Acts of 1998, the Wilderness Areas Protection Act, is pleased to approve the designation by the Minister of Environment of a wilderness area to be known as Walton River Wilderness Area, in the form set forth in

Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation, effective on and after March 21, 2017.

Schedule “A” In the matter of

Section 11 of

Chapter 27 of the Acts of 1998, the Wilderness Areas Protection Act - and In the matter of the designation of an area of Crown land in Hants County to be known as Walton River Wilderness Area I, Margaret Miller, Minister of Environment for the Province of Nova Scotia, pursuant to clause 11(3)(

a) of

Chapter 27 of the Acts of 1998, the Wilderness Areas Protection Act, hereby designate an area of Crown land in Hants County, with approximate boundaries as shown on the map attached as Appendix A, as a wilderness area to be known as Walton River Wilderness Area.

The actual boundaries of Walton River Wilderness Area shall be as described and shown on a description and plan signed by the Director of Surveys and deposited in the Provincial Crown Land Information Management Centre, formerly known as the Provincial Crown Lands Record Centre, as required by subsection 11(3) of the Act, the signed description and plan forming part of this designation. This designation is effective on and after the later of the date it is approved by the Governor in Council and the date the description and plan are deposited in the Provincial Crown Land Information Management Centre.

Dated and made at Halifax Regional Municipality, Province of Nova Scotia, Nov 29 2016 [ sic], 2016. sgd. Margaret Miller Honourable Margaret Miller Minister of Environment © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 237

N.S. Reg. 40/2017 Royal Gazette

Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 Appendix A Map Showing Approximate Boundaries of Walton River Wilderness Area © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 238

N.S. Reg. 41/2017 Royal Gazette

Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 N.S. Reg. 41/2017 Made: November 29, 2016 Approved: March 21, 2017 Filed: March 22, 2017 Carleton River Wilderness Area Designation Order in Council 2017-64 dated March 21, 2017 Designation made by the Minister of Environment and approved by the Governor in Council pursuant to subsection 11(3) of the Wilderness Areas Protection Act The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Environment and the Minister of Natural Resources dated November 29, 2016, and pursuant to subsection 11(3) of

Chapter 27 of the Acts of 1998, the Wilderness Areas Protection Act, is pleased to approve the designation by the Minister of Environment of a wilderness area to be known as Carleton River Wilderness Area, in the form set forth in

Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation, effective on and after March 21, 2017.

Schedule “A” In the matter of

Section 11 of

Chapter 27 of the Acts of 1998, the Wilderness Areas Protection Act - and In the matter of the designation of an area of Crown land in Yarmouth County to be known as Carleton River Wilderness Area I, Margaret Miller, Minister of Environment for the Province of Nova Scotia, pursuant to clause 11(3)(

a) of

Chapter 27 of the Acts of 1998, the Wilderness Areas Protection Act, hereby designate an area of Crown land in Yarmouth County, with approximate boundaries as shown on the map attached as Appendix A, as a wilderness area to be known as Carleton River Wilderness Area.

The actual boundaries of Carleton River Wilderness Area shall be as described and shown on a description and plan signed by the Director of Surveys and deposited in the Provincial Crown Land Information Management Centre, formerly known as the Provincial Crown Lands Record Centre, as required by subsection 11(3) of the Act, the signed description and plan forming part of this designation. This designation is effective on and after the later of the date it is approved by the Governor in Council and the date the description and plan are deposited in the Provincial Crown Land Information Management Centre.

Dated and made at Halifax Regional Municipality, Province of Nova Scotia, Nov 29 2016 [ sic], 2016. sgd. Margaret Miller Honourable Margaret Miller Minister of Environment © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 239

N.S. Reg. 41/2017 Royal Gazette

Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 Appendix A Map Showing Approximate Boundaries of Carleton River Wilderness Area © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 240

N.S. Reg. 42/2017 Royal Gazette

Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 N.S. Reg. 42/2017 Made: November 29, 2016 Approved: March 21, 2017 Filed: March 22, 2017 Basque Islands Nature Reserve Designation Order in Council 2017-65 dated March 21, 2017 Designation made by the Minister of Environment and approved by the Governor in Council pursuant to

Section 14 of the Special Places Protection Act The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Environment and the Minister of Natural Resources dated November 29, 2016, and pursuant to

Section 14 of

Chapter 438 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Special Places Protection Act, is pleased to approve the designation by the Minister of Environment of an ecological site to be known as Basque Islands Nature Reserve, in the form set forth in

Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation, effective on and after March 21, 2017.

Schedule “A” In the matter of

Section 14 of

Chapter 438 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Special Places Protection Act - and In the matter of the designation of an ecological site near Point Michaud, Richmond County to be known as Basque Islands Nature Reserve I, Margaret Miller, Minister of Environment for the Province of Nova Scotia, pursuant to

Section 14 of

Chapter 438 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Special Places Protection Act, hereby designate the area of land described in Appendix A and shown on the map attached as Appendix B to be known as Basque Islands Nature Reserve. Pursuant to subsection 14(3) of the Act, this designation is effective on and after the date it is published in the Royal Gazette. In accordance with subsection 14(6) of the Act, this designation will be registered in the registry of deeds office for the registration district in which the lands are situated.

Dated and made at Halifax Regional Municipality, Province of Nova Scotia, Nov 29 2016 [ sic], 2016. sgd. Margaret Miller Honourable Margaret Miller Minister of Environment © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 241

N.S. Reg. 42/2017 Royal Gazette

Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 Appendix A Description of Basque Islands Nature Reserve ALL those certain lots, pieces, parcels or islands located in the County of Richmond, Province of Nova Scotia, shown outlined in bold line as Basque Islands Nature Reserve on Field Plot P-099/16, filed at the Surveys Division at the Department of Natural Resources, Halifax, Nova Scotia, and containing a total area of 6 hectares more or less. Appendix B Map of Basque Islands Nature Reserve © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 242

N.S. Reg. 43/2017 Royal Gazette

Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 N.S. Reg. 43/2017 Made: November 29, 2016 Approved: March 21, 2017 Filed: March 22, 2017 Green Island Nature Reserve Designation Order in Council 2017-66 dated March 21, 2017 Designation made by the Minister of Environment and approved by the Governor in Council pursuant to

Section 14 of the Special Places Protection Act The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Environment and the Minister of Natural Resources dated November 29, 2016, and pursuant to

Section 14 of

Chapter 438 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Special Places Protection Act, is pleased to approve the designation by the Minister of Environment of an ecological site to be known as Green Island Nature Reserve, in the form set forth in

Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation, effective on and after March 21, 2017.

Schedule “A” In the matter of

Section 14 of

Chapter 438 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Special Places Protection Act - and In the matter of the designation of an ecological site near Cape Sable Island, Shelburne County to be known as Green Island Nature Reserve I, Margaret Miller, Minister of Environment for the Province of Nova Scotia, pursuant to

Section 14 of

Chapter 438 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Special Places Protection Act, hereby designate the area of land described in Appendix A and shown on the map attached as Appendix B to be known as Green Island Nature Reserve. Pursuant to subsection 14(3) of the Act, this designation is effective on and after the date it is published in the Royal Gazette. In accordance with subsection 14(6) of the Act, this designation will be registered in the registry of deeds office for the registration district in which the lands are situated.

Dated and made at Halifax Regional Municipality, Province of Nova Scotia, Nov 29 2016 [ sic], 2016. sgd. Margaret Miller Honourable Margaret Miller Minister of Environment © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 243

N.S. Reg. 43/2017 Royal Gazette

Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 Appendix A Description of Green Island Nature Reserve ALL and singular that certain lot, piece, parcel or island of land and land covered by water located in the County of Shelburne, Province of Nova Scotia, shown outlined in bold line as Green Island Nature Reserve on Field Plot P-101/16, filed at the Surveys Division at the Department of Natural Resources, Halifax, Nova Scotia, and containing an area of 11 hectares more or less. Appendix B Map of Green Island Nature Reserve © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 244

N.S. Reg. 44/2017 Royal Gazette

Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 N.S. Reg. 44/2017 Made: November 29, 2016 Approved: March 21, 2017 Filed: March 22, 2017 Johnson Lake Nature Reserve Designation Order in Council 2017-67 dated March 21, 2017 Designation made by the Minister of Environment and approved by the Governor in Council pursuant to

Section 14 of the Special Places Protection Act The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Environment and the Minister of Natural Resources dated November 29, 2016, and pursuant to

Section 14 of

Chapter 438 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Special Places Protection Act, is pleased to approve the designation by the Minister of Environment of an ecological site to be known as Johnson Lake Nature Reserve, in the form set forth in

Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation, effective on and after March 21, 2017.

Schedule “A” In the matter of

Section 14 of

Chapter 438 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Special Places Protection Act - and In the matter of the designation of an ecological site near Pottle Lake, North Sydney, Cape Breton County to be known as Johnson Lake Nature Reserve I, Margaret Miller, Minister of Environment for the Province of Nova Scotia, pursuant to

Section 14 of

Chapter 438 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Special Places Protection Act, hereby designate the area of land described in Appendix A and shown on the map attached as Appendix B to be known as Johnson Lake Nature Reserve. Pursuant to subsection 14(3) of the Act, this designation is effective on and after the date it is published in the Royal Gazette. In accordance with subsection 14(6) of the Act, this designation will be registered in the registry of deeds office for the registration district in which the lands are situated.

Dated and made at Halifax Regional Municipality, Province of Nova Scotia, Nov 29 2016 [ sic], 2016. sgd. Margaret Miller Honourable Margaret Miller Minister of Environment © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 245

N.S. Reg. 44/2017 Royal Gazette

Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 Appendix A Description of Johnson Lake Nature Reserve ALL and singular that certain lot, piece or parcel of land located in the County of Cape Breton, Province of Nova Scotia, shown outlined in bold line as Johnson Lake Nature Reserve on Field Plot P-097/16, filed at the Surveys Division at the Department of Natural Resources, Halifax, Nova Scotia, and containing a total area of 174 hectares more or less. Appendix B Map of Johnson Lake Nature Reserve © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 246

N.S. Reg. 45/2017 Royal Gazette

Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 N.S. Reg. 45/2017 Made: November 29, 2016 Approved: March 21, 2017 Filed: March 22, 2017 MacDonalds Pond Nature Reserve Designation Order in Council 2017-68 dated March 21, 2017 Designation made by the Minister of Environment and approved by the Governor in Council pursuant to

Section 14 of the Special Places Protection Act The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Environment and the Minister of Natural Resources dated November 29, 2016, and pursuant to

Section 14 of

Chapter 438 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Special Places Protection Act, is pleased to approve the designation by the Minister of Environment of an ecological site to be known as MacDonalds Pond Nature Reserve, in the form set forth in

Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation, effective on and after March 21, 2017.

Schedule “A” In the matter of

Section 14 of

Chapter 438 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Special Places Protection Act - and In the matter of the designation of an ecological site near Whycocomagh, Inverness County to be known as MacDonalds Pond Nature Reserve I, Margaret Miller, Minister of Environment for the Province of Nova Scotia, pursuant to

Section 14 of

Chapter 438 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Special Places Protection Act, hereby designate the area of land described in Appendix A and shown on the map attached as Appendix B to be known as MacDonalds Pond Nature Reserve. Pursuant to subsection 14(3) of the Act, this designation is effective on and after the date it is published in the Royal Gazette. In accordance with subsection 14(6) of the Act, this designation will be registered in the registry of deeds office for the registration district in which the lands are situated.

Dated and made at Halifax Regional Municipality, Province of Nova Scotia, Nov 29 2016 [ sic], 2016. sgd. Margaret Miller Honourable Margaret Miller Minister of Environment © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 247

N.S. Reg. 45/2017 Royal Gazette

Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 Appendix A Description of MacDonalds Pond Nature Reserve ALL and singular that certain lot, piece or parcel of land and land covered by water located in the County of Inverness, Province of Nova Scotia, shown outlined in bold line on Field Plot P-108/16, filed at the Surveys Division at the Department of Natural Resources, Halifax, Nova Scotia, and containing an area of 37 hectares more or less. Appendix B Map of MacDonalds Pond Nature Reserve © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 248

N.S. Reg. 46/2017 Royal Gazette

Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 N.S. Reg. 46/2017 Made: November 29, 2016 Approved: March 21, 2017 Filed: March 22, 2017 MacLeod Brook Nature Reserve Designation Order in Council 2017-69 dated March 21, 2017 Designation made by the Minister of Environment and approved by the Governor in Council pursuant to

Section 14 of the Special Places Protection Act The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Environment and the Minister of Natural Resources dated November 29, 2016, and pursuant to

Section 14 of

Chapter 438 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Special Places Protection Act, is pleased to approve the designation by the Minister of Environment of an ecological site to be known as MacLeod Brook Nature Reserve, in the form set forth in

Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation, effective on and after March 21, 2017.

Schedule “A” In the matter of

Section 14 of

Chapter 438 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Special Places Protection Act - and In the matter of the designation of an ecological site near West Bay, Inverness County to be known as MacLeod Brook Nature Reserve I, Margaret Miller, Minister of Environment for the Province of Nova Scotia, pursuant to

Section 14 of

Chapter 438 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Special Places Protection Act, hereby designate the area of land described in Appendix A and shown on the map attached as Appendix B to be known as MacLeod Brook Nature Reserve. Pursuant to subsection 14(3) of the Act, this designation is effective on and after the date it is published in the Royal Gazette. In accordance with subsection 14(6) of the Act, this designation will be registered in the registry of deeds office for the registration district in which the lands are situated.

Dated and made at Halifax Regional Municipality, Province of Nova Scotia, Nov 29 2016 [ sic], 2016. sgd. Margaret Miller Honourable Margaret Miller Minister of Environment © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 249

N.S. Reg. 46/2017 Royal Gazette

Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 Appendix A Description of MacLeod Brook Nature Reserve ALL and singular that certain lot, piece or parcel of land located in the County of Inverness, Province of Nova Scotia, shown outlined in bold line on Field Plot P-053/92, filed at the Surveys Division at the Department of Natural Resources, Halifax, Nova Scotia, and containing an area of 121.4 hectares more or less. Appendix B Map of MacLeod Brook Nature Reserve © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 250

N.S. Reg. 47/2017 Royal Gazette

Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 N.S. Reg. 47/2017 Made: November 29, 2016 Approved: March 21, 2017 Filed: March 22, 2017 MacRitchies Brook Nature Reserve Designation Order in Council 2017-70 dated March 21, 2017 Designation made by the Minister of Environment and approved by the Governor in Council pursuant to

Section 14 of the Special Places Protection Act The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Environment and the Minister of Natural Resources dated November 29, 2016, and pursuant to

Section 14 of

Chapter 438 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Special Places Protection Act, is pleased to approve the designation by the Minister of Environment of an ecological site to be known as MacRitchies Brook Nature Reserve, in the form set forth in

Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation, effective on and after March 21, 2017.

Schedule “A” In the matter of

Section 14 of

Chapter 438 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Special Places Protection Act - and In the matter of the designation of an ecological site near Orangedale East, Inverness County to be known as MacRitchies Brook Nature Reserve I, Margaret Miller, Minister of Environment for the Province of Nova Scotia, pursuant to

Section 14 of

Chapter 438 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Special Places Protection Act, hereby designate the area of land described in Appendix A and shown on the map attached as Appendix B to be known as MacRitchies Brook Nature Reserve. Pursuant to subsection 14(3) of the Act, this designation is effective on and after the date it is published in the Royal Gazette. In accordance with subsection 14(6) of the Act, this designation will be registered in the registry of deeds office for the registration district in which the lands are situated.

Dated and made at Halifax Regional Municipality, Province of Nova Scotia, Nov 29 2016 [ sic], 2016. sgd. Margaret Miller Honourable Margaret Miller Minister of Environment © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 251

N.S. Reg. 47/2017 Royal Gazette

Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 Appendix A Description of MacRitchies Brook Nature Reserve ALL and singular that certain lot, piece or parcel of land and land covered by water located in the County of Inverness, Province of Nova Scotia, shown outlined in bold line as MacRitchies Brook Nature Reserve on Field Plot P-103/16, filed at the Surveys Division at the Department of Natural Resources, Halifax, Nova Scotia, and containing an area of 50 hectares more or less. Appendix B Map of MacRitchies Brook Nature Reserve © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 252

N.S. Reg. 48/2017 Royal Gazette

Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 N.S. Reg. 48/2017 Made: November 29, 2016 Approved: March 21, 2017 Filed: March 22, 2017 Margaree Brook Nature Reserve Designation Order in Council 2017-71 dated March 21, 2017 Designation made by the Minister of Environment and approved by the Governor in Council pursuant to

Section 14 of the Special Places Protection Act The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Environment and the Minister of Natural Resources dated November 29, 2016, and pursuant to

Section 14 of

Chapter 438 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Special Places Protection Act, is pleased to approve the designation by the Minister of Environment of an ecological site to be known as Margaree Brook Nature Reserve, in the form set forth in

Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation, effective on and after March 21, 2017.

Schedule “A” In the matter of

Section 14 of

Chapter 438 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Special Places Protection Act - and In the matter of the designation of an ecological site near South West Margaree, Inverness County to be known as Margaree Brook Nature Reserve I, Margaret Miller, Minister of Environment for the Province of Nova Scotia, pursuant to

Section 14 of

Chapter 438 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Special Places Protection Act, hereby designate the area of land described in Appendix A and shown on the map attached as Appendix B to be known as Margaree Brook Nature Reserve. Pursuant to subsection 14(3) of the Act, this designation is effective on and after the date it is published in the Royal Gazette. In accordance with subsection 14(6) of the Act, this designation will be registered in the registry of deeds office for the registration district in which the lands are situated.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 Appendix A Description of Margaree Brook Nature Reserve ALL and singular that certain lot, piece or parcel of land located in the County of Inverness, Province of Nova Scotia, shown outlined in bold line as Margaree Brook Nature Reserve on Field Plot P-105/16, filed at the Surveys Division at the Department of Natural Resources, Halifax, Nova Scotia, and containing an area of 298 hectares more or less. Appendix B Map of Margaree Brook Nature Reserve © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 254

N.S. Reg. 49/2017 Royal Gazette

Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 N.S. Reg. 49/2017 Made: November 29, 2016 Approved: March 21, 2017 Filed: March 22, 2017 Ohio River Nature Reserve Designation Order in Council 2017-72 dated March 21, 2017 Designation made by the Minister of Environment and approved by the Governor in Council pursuant to

Section 14 of the Special Places Protection Act The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Environment and the Minister of Natural Resources dated November 29, 2016, and pursuant to

Section 14 of

Chapter 438 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Special Places Protection Act, is pleased to approve the designation by the Minister of Environment of an ecological site to be known as Ohio River Nature Reserve, in the form set forth in

Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation, effective on and after March 21, 2017.

Schedule “A” In the matter of

Section 14 of

Chapter 438 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Special Places Protection Act - and In the matter of the designation of an ecological site near St. Joseph, Antigonish County to be known as Ohio River Nature Reserve I, Margaret Miller, Minister of Environment for the Province of Nova Scotia, pursuant to

Section 14 of

Chapter 438 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Special Places Protection Act, hereby designate the area of land described in Appendix A and shown on the map attached as Appendix B to be known as Ohio River Nature Reserve. Pursuant to subsection 14(3) of the Act, this designation is effective on and after the date it is published in the Royal Gazette. In accordance with subsection 14(6) of the Act, this designation will be registered in the registry of deeds office for the registration district in which the lands are situated.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 Appendix A Description of Ohio River Nature Reserve ALL and singular that certain lot, piece or parcel of land located in the County of Antigonish, Province of Nova Scotia, shown outlined in bold line as Ohio River Nature Reserve on Field Plot P-104/16, filed at the Surveys Division at the Department of Natural Resources, Halifax, Nova Scotia, and containing an area of 28 hectares more or less. Appendix B Map of Ohio River Nature Reserve © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 256

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 N.S. Reg. 50/2017 Made: November 29, 2016 Approved: March 21, 2017 Filed: March 22, 2017 Southwest Mabou Nature Reserve Designation Order in Council 2017-73 dated March 21, 2017 Designation made by the Minister of Environment and approved by the Governor in Council pursuant to

Section 14 of the Special Places Protection Act The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Environment and the Minister of Natural Resources dated November 29, 2016, and pursuant to

Section 14 of

Chapter 438 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Special Places Protection Act, is pleased to approve the designation by the Minister of Environment of an ecological site to be known as Southwest Mabou Nature Reserve, in the form set forth in

Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation, effective on and after March 21, 2017.

Schedule “A” In the matter of

Section 14 of

Chapter 438 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Special Places Protection Act - and In the matter of the designation of an ecological site near Upper Southwest Mabou, Inverness County to be known as Southwest Mabou River Nature Reserve I, Margaret Miller, Minister of Environment for the Province of Nova Scotia, pursuant to

Section 14 of

Chapter 438 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Special Places Protection Act, hereby designate the area of land described in Appendix A and shown on the map attached as Appendix B to be known as Southwest Mabou River Nature Reserve. Pursuant to subsection 14(3) of the Act, this designation is effective on and after the date it is published in the Royal Gazette. In accordance with subsection 14(6) of the Act, this designation will be registered in the registry of deeds office for the registration district in which the lands are situated.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 Appendix A Description of Southwest Mabou River Nature Reserve ALL and singular that certain lot, piece or parcel of land located in the County of Inverness, Province of Nova Scotia, shown outlined in bold line as Southwest Mabou River Nature Reserve on Field Plot P-095/16, filed at the Surveys Division at the Department of Natural Resources, Halifax, Nova Scotia, and containing a total combined area of 93 hectares more or less. Appendix B Map of Southwest Mabou River Nature Reserve © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 258

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 N.S. Reg. 51/2017 Made: November 29, 2016 Approved: March 21, 2017 Filed: March 22, 2017 Torbrook Nature Reserve Designation Order in Council 2017-74 dated March 21, 2017 Designation made by the Minister of Environment and approved by the Governor in Council pursuant to

Section 14 of the Special Places Protection Act The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Environment and the Minister of Natural Resources dated November 29, 2016, and pursuant to

Section 14 of

Chapter 438 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Special Places Protection Act, is pleased to approve the designation by the Minister of Environment of an ecological site to be known as Torbrook Nature Reserve, in the form set forth in

Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation, effective on and after March 21, 2017.

Schedule “A” In the matter of

Section 14 of

Chapter 438 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Special Places Protection Act - and In the matter of the designation of an ecological site near Torbrook, Annapolis County to be known as Torbrook Nature Reserve I, Margaret Miller, Minister of Environment for the Province of Nova Scotia, pursuant to

Section 14 of

Chapter 438 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Special Places Protection Act, hereby designate the area of land described in Appendix A and shown on the map attached as Appendix B to be known as Torbrook Nature Reserve. Pursuant to subsection 14(3) of the Act, this designation is effective on and after the date it is published in the Royal Gazette. In accordance with subsection 14(6) of the Act, this designation will be registered in the registry of deeds office for the registration district in which the lands are situated.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 Appendix A Description of Torbrook Nature Reserve ALL and singular that certain lot, piece or parcel of land located in the County of Annapolis, Province of Nova Scotia, shown outlined in bold line as Torbrook Nature Reserve on Field Plot P-109/16, filed at the Surveys Division at the Department of Natural Resources, Halifax, Nova Scotia, and containing an area of 144 hectares more or less. Appendix B Map of Torbrook Nature Reserve © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 260

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 N.S. Reg. 52/2017 Made: November 29, 2016 Approved: March 21, 2017 Filed: March 22, 2017 Seal Cove Nature Reserve Designation Order in Council 2017-75 dated March 21, 2017 Designation made by the Minister of Environment and approved by the Governor in Council pursuant to

Section 14 of the Special Places Protection Act The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Environment and the Minister of Natural Resources dated December 20, 2016, and pursuant to

Section 14 of

Chapter 438 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Special Places Protection Act, is pleased to approve the designation by the Minister of Environment of an ecological site to be known as Seal Cove Nature Reserve, in the form set forth in

Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation, effective on and after March 21, 2017.

Schedule “A” In the matter of

Section 14 of

Chapter 438 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Special Places Protection Act - and In the matter of the designation of an ecological site near Seal Cove, Inverness County to be known as Seal Cove Nature Reserve I, Margaret Miller, Minister of Environment for the Province of Nova Scotia, pursuant to

Section 14 of

Chapter 438 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Special Places Protection Act, hereby designate the area of land described in Appendix A and shown on the map attached as Appendix B to be known as Seal Cove Nature Reserve. Pursuant to subsection 14(3) of the Act, this designation is effective on and after the date it is published in the Royal Gazette. In accordance with subsection 14(6) of the Act, this designation will be registered in the registry of deeds office for the registration district in which the lands are situated.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 Appendix A Description of Seal Cove Nature Reserve ALL and singular that certain lot, piece or parcel of land located in the County of Inverness, Province of Nova Scotia, shown outlined in bold line as Seal Cove Nature Reserve on Field Plot P-102/16, filed at the Surveys Division at the Department of Natural Resources, Halifax, Nova Scotia, and containing an area of 81 hectares more or less. Appendix B Map of Seal Cove Nature Reserve © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 262

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 N.S. Reg. 53/2017 Made: November 29, 2016 Approved: March 21, 2017 Filed: March 22, 2017 South River Nature Reserve Designation Order in Council 2017-76 dated March 21, 2017 Designation made by the Minister of Environment and approved by the Governor in Council pursuant to

Section 14 of the Special Places Protection Act The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Environment and the Minister of Natural Resources dated December 20, 2016, and pursuant to

Section 14 of

Chapter 438 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Special Places Protection Act, is pleased to approve the designation by the Minister of Environment of an ecological site to be known as South River Nature Reserve, in the form set forth in

Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation, effective on and after March 21, 2017.

Schedule “A” In the matter of

Section 14 of

Chapter 438 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Special Places Protection Act - and In the matter of the designation of an ecological site along South River, Antigonish County to be known as South River Nature Reserve I, Margaret Miller, Minister of Environment for the Province of Nova Scotia, pursuant to

Section 14 of

Chapter 438 of the Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989, the Special Places Protection Act, hereby designate the area of land described in Appendix A and shown on the map attached as Appendix B to be known as South River Nature Reserve. Pursuant to subsection 14(3) of the Act, this designation is effective on and after the date it is published in the Royal Gazette. In accordance with subsection 14(6) of the Act, this designation will be registered in the registry of deeds office for the registration district in which the lands are situated.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 Appendix A Description of South River Nature Reserve ALL those certain lots, pieces or parcels of land located in the County of Antigonish, Province of Nova Scotia, shown outlined in bold line as South River Nature Reserve on Field Plot P-110/16, filed at the Surveys Division at the Department of Natural Resources, Halifax, Nova Scotia, and containing an area of 15 hectares more or less. Appendix B Map of South River Nature Reserve © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 264

N.S. Reg. 54/2017 Royal Gazette

Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 N.S. Reg. 54/2017 Made: March 16, 2017 Filed: March 23, 2017 Prescribed Petroleum Products Prices Order dated March 16, 2017 made by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board pursuant to

Section 14 of the Petroleum Products Pricing Act and Sections 16 to 19 of the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulations Order In the matter of the Petroleum Products Pricing Act M07922 - and In the matter of prescribing prices for petroleum products pursuant to

Section 14 of the Petroleum Products Pricing Act and Sections 16 to 19 of the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulations Before: Murray E. Doehler, CPA, CA, P.Eng., Member

Whereas the purpose of the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulations is to ensure just and reasonable prices for specified petroleum products taking into consideration the objectives of preserving the availability of such products in rural areas, stabilizing prices of such products and minimizing the variances in prices of such products across the Province; And

whereas the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (“Board”) considered the manner in which it would proceed to set petroleum product prices in its decision, 2006 NSUARB 108, issued on October 16, 2006; And

whereas the Board revised the wholesale margin effective January 4, 2013, in its decision, 2012 NSUARB 213, issued on December 12, 2012; And

whereas the Board revised the retail margin and the transportation allowance effective October 28, 2016, in its decision, 2016 NSUARB 168, issued on September 26, 2016; And

whereas the average of the average of the daily high and low reported product prices (in Canadian cents) for the week ended March 15, 2017, are: Grade 1 Regular gasoline 51.5¢ per litre Ultra-low-sulfur diesel oil 53.2¢ per litre

Now therefore the Board prescribes the benchmark prices for petroleum products to be: Gasoline: Grade 1 51.5¢ per litre Grade 2 54.5¢ per litre Grade 3 57.5¢ per litre Ultra-low-sulfur diesel oil 53.2¢ per litre And

now therefore the Board has determined, based on historical data regarding price changes and to achieve revenue neutrality, it is appropriate to apply, and the Board so orders, forward averaging corrections of: Gasoline: minus 0.6¢ per litre Ultra-low-sulfur diesel oil: minus 0.7¢ per litre And

whereas a winter blending adjustment of plus 4.6¢ per litre is required for ultra-low-sulfur diesel oil; And

now therefore the Board prescribes the prices for petroleum products as set forth in

Schedule “A” effective on and after 12:01 a.m., March 17, 2017. © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 265

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 Dated at Halifax, Nova Scotia, this 16th day of March, 2017. sgd: Bruce A. Kiley Clerk of the Board

Schedule “A” Prices Prescribed for Petroleum Products under the Petroleum Products Pricing Act and the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulations effective on and after 12:01 a.m. on March 17, 2017 Nova Scotia Petroleum Price

Schedule Petroleum Prices in Cents/Litre Self-Service Pump Prices Full-Service Pump Prices (Pump Prices includes 15% HST) Base Wholesale Price Fed. Excise Tax Prov.

Tax Wholesale Selling Price Min Max Min Max Zone 1 Regular Unleaded 58.1 10.0 15.5 83.6 102.0 104.2 102.0 999.9 Mid-Grade Unleaded 61.1 10.0 15.5 86.6 105.5 107.6 105.5 999.9 Premium Unleaded 64.1 10.0 15.5 89.6 108.9 111.1 108.9 999.9 Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel 64.4 4.0 15.4 83.8 102.2 104.4 102.2 999.9 Zone 2 Regular Unleaded 58.6 10.0 15.5 84.1 102.6 104.8 102.6 999.9 Mid-Grade Unleaded 61.6 10.0 15.5 87.1 106.0 108.2 106.0 999.9 Premium Unleaded 64.6 10.0 15.5 90.1 109.5 111.7 109.5 999.9 Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel 64.9 4.0 15.4 84.3 102.8 105.0 102.8 999.9 Zone 3 Regular Unleaded 59.0 10.0 15.5 84.5 103.0 105.2 103.0 999.9 Mid-Grade Unleaded 62.0 10.0 15.5 87.5 106.5 108.7 106.5 999.9 Premium Unleaded 65.0 10.0 15.5 90.5 109.9 112.1 109.9 999.9 Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel 65.3 4.0 15.4 84.7 103.3 105.5 103.3 999.9 Zone 4 Regular Unleaded 59.1 10.0 15.5 84.6 103.2 105.3 103.2 999.9 Mid-Grade Unleaded 62.1 10.0 15.5 87.6 106.6 108.8 106.6 999.9 Premium Unleaded 65.1 10.0 15.5 90.6 110.1 112.2 110.1 999.9 Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel 65.4 4.0 15.4 84.8 103.4 105.6 103.4 999.9 Zone 5 Regular Unleaded 59.1 10.0 15.5 84.6 103.2 105.3 103.2 999.9 Mid-Grade Unleaded 62.1 10.0 15.5 87.6 106.6 108.8 106.6 999.9 Premium Unleaded 65.1 10.0 15.5 90.6 110.1 112.2 110.1 999.9 Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel 65.4 4.0 15.4 84.8 103.4 105.6 103.4 999.9 Zone 6 Regular Unleaded 59.8 10.0 15.5 85.3 104.0 106.1 104.0 999.9 Mid-Grade Unleaded 62.8 10.0 15.5 88.3 107.4 109.6 107.4 999.9 Premium Unleaded 65.8 10.0 15.5 91.3 110.9 113.0 110.9 999.9 Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel 66.1 4.0 15.4 85.5 104.2 106.4 104.2 999.9 © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 N.S. Reg. 55/2017 Made: March 23, 2017 Filed: March 24, 2017 Prescribed Petroleum Products Prices Order dated March 23, 2017 made by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board pursuant to

Section 14 of the Petroleum Products Pricing Act and Sections 16 to 19 of the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulations Order In the matter of the Petroleum Products Pricing Act M07949 - and In the matter of prescribing prices for petroleum products pursuant to

Section 14 of the Petroleum Products Pricing Act and Sections 16 to 19 of the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulations Before: Richard J. Melanson, Member

Whereas the purpose of the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulations is to ensure just and reasonable prices for specified petroleum products taking into consideration the objectives of preserving the availability of such products in rural areas, stabilizing prices of such products and minimizing the variances in prices of such products across the Province; And

whereas the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (“Board”) considered the manner in which it would proceed to set petroleum product prices in its decision, 2006 NSUARB 108, issued on October 16, 2006; And

whereas the Board revised the wholesale margin effective January 4, 2013, in its decision, 2012 NSUARB 213, issued on December 12, 2012; And

whereas the Board revised the retail margin and the transportation allowance effective October 28, 2016, in its decision, 2016 NSUARB 168, issued on September 26, 2016; And

whereas the average of the average of the daily high and low reported product prices (in Canadian cents) for the week ended March 22, 2017, are: Grade 1 Regular gasoline 51.9¢ per litre Ultra-low-sulfur diesel oil 52.7¢ per litre

Now therefore the Board prescribes the benchmark prices for petroleum products to be: Gasoline: Grade 1 51.9¢ per litre Grade 2 54.9¢ per litre Grade 3 57.9¢ per litre Ultra-low-sulfur diesel oil 52.7¢ per litre And

now therefore the Board has determined, based on historical data regarding price changes and to achieve revenue neutrality, it is appropriate to apply, and the Board so orders, forward averaging corrections of: Gasoline: minus 0.3¢ per litre Ultra-low-sulfur diesel oil: minus 0.6¢ per litre And

whereas a winter blending adjustment of plus 3.7¢ per litre is required for ultra-low-sulfur diesel oil; And

now therefore the Board prescribes the prices for petroleum products as set forth in

Schedule “A” effective on and after 12:01 a.m., March 24, 2017. © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 267

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 Dated at Halifax, Nova Scotia, this 23rd day of March, 2017. sgd: Doreen Friis Clerk of the Board

Schedule “A” Prices Prescribed for Petroleum Products under the Petroleum Products Pricing Act and the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulations effective on and after 12:01 a.m. on March 24, 2017 Nova Scotia Petroleum Price

Schedule Petroleum Prices in Cents/Litre Self-Service Pump Prices Full-Service Pump Prices (Pump Prices includes 15% HST) Base Wholesale Price Fed. Excise Tax Prov.

Tax Wholesale Selling Price Min Max Min Max Zone 1 Regular Unleaded 58.9 10.0 15.5 84.4 102.9 105.1 102.9 999.9 Mid-Grade Unleaded 61.9 10.0 15.5 87.4 106.4 108.6 106.4 999.9 Premium Unleaded 64.9 10.0 15.5 90.4 109.8 112.0 109.8 999.9 Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel 63.0 4.0 15.4 82.4 100.6 102.8 100.6 999.9 Zone 2 Regular Unleaded 59.4 10.0 15.5 84.9 103.5 105.7 103.5 999.9 Mid-Grade Unleaded 62.4 10.0 15.5 87.9 107.0 109.1 107.0 999.9 Premium Unleaded 65.4 10.0 15.5 90.9 110.4 112.6 110.4 999.9 Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel 63.5 4.0 15.4 82.9 101.2 103.4 101.2 999.9 Zone 3 Regular Unleaded 59.8 10.0 15.5 85.3 104.0 106.1 104.0 999.9 Mid-Grade Unleaded 62.8 10.0 15.5 88.3 107.4 109.6 107.4 999.9 Premium Unleaded 65.8 10.0 15.5 91.3 110.9 113.0 110.9 999.9 Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel 63.9 4.0 15.4 83.3 101.7 103.8 101.7 999.9 Zone 4 Regular Unleaded 59.9 10.0 15.5 85.4 104.1 106.3 104.1 999.9 Mid-Grade Unleaded 62.9 10.0 15.5 88.4 107.5 109.7 107.5 999.9 Premium Unleaded 65.9 10.0 15.5 91.4 111.0 113.2 111.0 999.9 Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel 64.0 4.0 15.4 83.4 101.8 104.0 101.8 999.9 Zone 5 Regular Unleaded 59.9 10.0 15.5 85.4 104.1 106.3 104.1 999.9 Mid-Grade Unleaded 62.9 10.0 15.5 88.4 107.5 109.7 107.5 999.9 Premium Unleaded 65.9 10.0 15.5 91.4 111.0 113.2 111.0 999.9 Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel 64.0 4.0 15.4 83.4 101.8 104.0 101.8 999.9 Zone 6 Regular Unleaded 60.6 10.0 15.5 86.1 104.9 107.1 104.9 999.9 Mid-Grade Unleaded 63.6 10.0 15.5 89.1 108.3 110.5 108.3 999.9 Premium Unleaded 66.6 10.0 15.5 92.1 111.8 114.0 111.8 999.9 Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel 64.7 4.0 15.4 84.1 102.6 104.8 102.6 999.9 © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations.

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 N.S. Reg. 56/2017 Made: March 24, 2017 Filed: March 28, 2017 On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems Standard Adoption Regulations Order dated March 24, 2017 Regulations made by the Minister of Environment pursuant to clause 8A(1)(

c) of the Environment Act In the matter of clause 8A(1)(

c) of

Chapter 1 of the Acts of 1994-95, the Environment Act -and- In the matter of regulations adopting the On-site Sewage Disposal Systems Standard made by the Minister of Environment under clause 8A(1)(

c) of the Environment Act Order I, Margaret Miller, Minister of Environment for the Province of Nova Scotia, pursuant to clause 8A(1)(

c) of

Chapter 1 of the Acts of 1994-95, the Environment Act, hereby make regulations adopting the On-site Sewage Disposal Systems Standard, as amended or replaced from time to time, as a standard setting out the minimum requirements for selecting, designing, installing, repairing and altering an on-site sewage disposal system, or its parts, that handles sewage that does not include any significant volume of wastewater from an industrial source, in the form set forth in the attached

Schedule “A”. This order is effective on and after May 1, 2017. Dated and made at Halifax, Nova Scotia March 24, 2017. sgd. Margaret Miller Honourable Margaret Miller Minister of Environment

Schedule “A” Regulations Respecting Adoption of the On-site Sewage Disposal Systems Standard made by the Minister of Environment under clause 8A(1)(

c) of

Chapter 1 of the Acts of 1994-95, the Environment Act Citation 1 These regulations may be cited as the On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems Standard Adoption Regulations . Adopted standard 2 The On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems Standard developed by the Department of Environment, as amended or replaced from time to time, is adopted by the Minister of Environment under clause 8A(1)(

c) of the Environment Act as a standard setting out the minimum requirements for selecting, designing, installing, repairing and altering an on-site sewage disposal system, or its parts, that handles sewage that does not include any significant volume of wastewater from an industrial source. © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 269

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 Public availability The standard adopted by these regulations must be available to the public, clearly identifying amendments and effective dates, as follows: (

a) on the Department of Environment’s website, which, as of the date these regulations are in force, is at https://www.novascotia.ca/nse/wastewater/On.site.Sewage.Disposal.Standard.asp and https://www.novascotia.ca/nse/wastewater/docs/On-site-Sewage-Disposal-Systems Standard.pdf; and (

b) at the offices of the Department of Environment, which, as of the date these regulations are in force, is at 1903 Barrington Street, Suite 2085, Halifax, Nova Scotia. N.S. Reg. 57/2017 to N.S. Reg. 58/2017 Made: March 1 and March 28, 2017 Approved: March 28, 2017 (N.S. Reg. 57/2017) Filed: March 29, 2017 Paramedics Regulations and Paramedics Act

Definitions Regulations Order in Council 2017-89 dated March 28, 2017 Regulations made by the Minister of Health and Wellness and approved by the Governor in Council and regulations made by the Governor in Council pursuant to subsections 21(2) and 21(3) and

Section 106 of the Paramedics Act The Governor in Council on the report and recommendation of the Minister of Health and Wellness dated March 1, 2017, and pursuant to

Chapter 33 of the Acts of 2015, the Paramedics Act (the “Act”), is pleased, effective on and after April 1, 2017, to (

a) pursuant to subsection 21(2) and

Section 106 of the Act, approve new regulations respecting the registration, licensing and professional accountability of paramedics made by the Minister of Health and Wellness in the form set forth in

Schedule “A” attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation; and (

b) pursuant to subsection 21(3) of the Act, make new regulations respecting words and expressions used in the Act in the form set forth in

Schedule “B” attached to and forming part of the report and recommendation. © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 270

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 N.S. Reg. 57/2017 Paramedics Regulations

Schedule “A” In the matter of subsection 21(2) and

Section 106 of

Chapter 33 of the Acts of 2015, the Paramedics Act and In the matter of new regulations respecting registration, licensing and professional accountability in the practice of paramedicine I, Leo A. Glavine, Minister of Health and Wellness, pursuant to subsection 21(2) and

Section 106 of

Chapter 33 of the Acts of 2015, the Paramedics Act, hereby make new regulations respecting registration, licensing and professional accountability in the practice of paramedicine in the form set forth in the attached. The regulations made by this order are effective on and after the later of April 1, 2017, and the date they are approved by the Governor in Council. Signed at Halifax, in the Halifax Regional Municipality on March 1, 2017. sgd. Leo Glavine Honourable Leo A. Glavine Minister of Health and Wellness Regulations Respecting the Registration, Licensing and Professional Accountability of Paramedics made by the Minister of Health and Wellness under subsection 21(2) and

Section 106 of

Chapter 33 of the Acts of 2015, the Paramedics Act

Part 1:

Interpretation Citation 1 These regulations may be cited as the Paramedics Regulations.

Definitions 2 In these regulations, “Act” means the Paramedics Act; “applicable fee” means the fee established under the by-laws; “competence assessment” means a process that assesses competence in the practice of paramedicine by using methods and tools such as any of the following to assess an array of competencies: interviewing, verification of documents, reference reviews, direct observation, reflective practice, self-assessments, chart audits, written or oral tests; “individual scope of practice” means the roles, functions and accountabilities that an individual is educated and authorized to perform for their class of licence; © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 271

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 “licensing year” means a 12-month period determined by the Council for the issuance, renewal and expiry of licences; “paramedic refresher program” means a program approved by the Council that provides updated knowledge and skills; “practising licence” means a licence in the practising category of any class of licence; “remedial agreement” means an agreement under

Section 62 between the Fitness-to-practise Committee and a member that sets out the terms and conditions to be met by the member to address issues of incapacity; “restricted practising licence” means a licence in the restricted practising category of any class of licence; “restricted temporary licence” means a licence in the restricted temporary category of any class of licence; “scope of practice” of the profession means the roles, functions and procedures that paramedics are educated and authorized to perform in accordance with the essential competencies established by the Council for each class of licence; “temporary licence” means a licence in the temporary category of any class of licence.

Part 2: Registration, Licensing and Membership Classes of Licences, Public Record and Register Classes of licences 3 The following are the 4 classes of licences: (

a) primary care paramedic; (

b) intermediate care paramedic, subject to the limitations in

Section 18; (

c) advanced care paramedic; (

d) critical care paramedic. Categories of licences 4 The following are the 4 categories of licences for each class of licence: (

a) practising; (

b) restricted practising; (

c) temporary; (

d) restricted temporary. Information in Register and rosters 5

(1) In addition to the member’s name, as required by subsection 25(1) of the Act, the Register must contain all of the following information for each member: © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 272

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a) date of birth; (

b) name and location of paramedic program completed by the member; (

c) year of graduation from the paramedic program; (

d) date of entry in the Register; (

e) registration number.

(2) The Register must create and maintain a separate roster for each category of a class of licence. Restoration of name in roster—conditions or restrictions continue on licence 6 On restoration of a person’s name to a roster under subsection 27(2) of the Act, any conditions or restrictions previously imposed on the person’s licence that have not expired remain in effect on any new licence issued to the person. Public record 7 All of the following information for each person licensed to practise paramedicine must be included in the record required to be available to the public under

Section 23 of the Act: (

a) their name and registration number; (

b) their class and category of licence; (

c) any conditions or restrictions on their licence, if the Registrar determines it is in the public interest to make the conditions or restrictions available to the public; (

d) details of any licensing sanction imposed on the member, subject to any publication ban. Committees Registration Committee composition and voting 8

(1) The Registration Committee consists of at least the following: (a) 1 public representative; (b) 3 paramedics, 1 of whom is a member of the Council.

(2) A decision of the Registration Committee requires a majority vote of its members. Registration Appeal Committee composition and voting 9

(1) The Registration Appeal Committee consists of at least the following: (a) 1 public representative; and (b) 3 paramedics, 1 of whom is a member of the Council.

(2) A decision of the Registration Appeal Committee requires a majority vote of its members.

(3) A member of the Registration Appeal Committee may not concurrently serve on the Registration Committee. © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 273

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 Fitness-to-practise Committee composition, quorum and voting 10

(1) The Fitness-to-practise Committee consists of at least the following: (a) 1 public representative; (b) 3 paramedics, 1 of whom is a member of the Council.

(2) A majority of the members of the Fitness-to-practise Committee constitutes a quorum.

(3) A decision of the Fitness-to-practise Committee requires a majority vote of its members. Proceedings before committees 11

(1) This

Section applies to the Registration Committee, the Registration Appeal Committee and the Fitness-to-practise Committee.

(2) In this Section, “proceeding” means (

a) any proceeding of the Registration Committee or the Fitness-to-practise Committee; or (

b) an appeal hearing of the Registration Appeal Committee.

(3) The members of a committee may waive notice of any meeting or proceeding of the committee.

(4) A proceeding of a committee is not invalidated because a member of the committee fails to receive notice of the proceeding or the meeting at which the proceeding takes place.

(5) If the term of office of any person sitting on a committee expires during a proceeding of the committee, the Chair of the committee may extend the person’s term of office until the proceeding concludes. Registration and Licensing Registration and licensing decisions by Registrar 12

(1) The Registrar must refer an application for registration or licensing or renewal of licensing to the Registration Committee if there is any issue regarding whether the applicant meets the criteria for registration, licensing or renewal of their licence.

(2) If the Registrar determines that an applicant does not meet the criteria for registration or licensing or renewal of a licence and denies the application or imposes conditions or restrictions on the licence, the Registrar must notify the applicant by doing all of the following: (

a) providing the applicant with a written decision with reasons; (

b) informing the applicant of their right to have the decision reviewed by the Registration Committee. Absence from practice 13 A person who previously practised paramedicine in any jurisdiction who has not held a licence to practise for 2 years or longer, other than a person whose licence has been revoked, must do all of the following: (

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b) if currently or previously registered in another jurisdiction, provide the Registrar with a certificate of standing from each jurisdiction where the applicant practised to prove that there are no outstanding complaints, prohibitions, conditions or restrictions against the member practising paramedicine in the Province; (

c) if the Registrar determines it is necessary, successfully complete a competence assessment in the form determined by the Registrar; (

d) successfully complete any paramedic refresher program, paramedic program or evaluation as determined by the Registration Committee. Person previously registered under Emergency Health Services Act 14

(1) A person who was registered to practise paramedicine under the Emergency Health Services Act in the 12 months immediately before, but not on the date of, the coming into force of the Act may apply for a practising licence in the class they were registered in under the Emergency Health Services Act.

(2) An application under this

Section may be made only up to 1 year immediately following the date the Act comes into force.

(3) In addition to paying the applicable fee, an applicant for registration under this

Section must submit a completed application on a form prescribed by the Registrar together with all of the following: (

a) proof satisfactory to the Registrar that the applicant meets the criteria in subsection (1) and is the person named in the documentation submitted in support of the application; (

b) if currently or previously registered in another jurisdiction, a certificate of standing from each jurisdiction where the applicant practised, to prove that there are no outstanding complaints, prohibitions, conditions or restrictions against the member practising paramedicine in the Province; (

c) any information the Registrar requires to establish that

Section 42 of the Act does not apply to the applicant; (

d) verification and identification of the medical practitioner responsible for direct or indirect supervision of the practice of the applicant; (

e) if applicable, proof that the applicant has the professional liability insurance required by

Section 38; (

f) any information required by the Registrar to support that the applicant has the capacity, competence and character to safely and ethically practise paramedicine; (

g) any information required by the Registrar to support that the applicant’s ability to practise paramedicine was not subject to any conditions or restrictions while the applicant was registered under the Emergency Health Services Act; (

h) if the Registrar has determined that it is necessary for the applicant to complete a paramedic refresher program, paramedic program, competence assessment or evaluation, proof that the applicant has successfully completed the program, assessment or evaluation. © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 275

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 Appealing Registrar’s requirement for competence assessment 15

(1) A person who disagrees with the Registrar’s determination under clause 13(

c) or 14(3)(

h) that a competence assessment must be completed may, no later than 30 days after the date of the Registrar’s decision, request that the decision be referred to the Registration Committee.

(2) Before making a decision under subsection (3), the Registration Committee may request that the Registrar obtain additional information.

(3) The Registration Committee must review a decision referred under subsection (1) and must do 1 of the following: (

a) affirm the decision of the Registrar; (

b) determine that a different form of competence assessment is required; (

c) determine that a competence assessment is not required.

(4) If the Registration Committee decides that a competence assessment is required in accordance with clause (3)(

a) or (b), the Committee must notify the person by (

a) providing the person with a written decision with reasons; and (

b) informing them of their right to appeal to the Registration Appeal Committee. Application and criteria for registration in Register 16

(1) In addition to paying the applicable fee, an applicant for registration must submit a completed application on a form prescribed by the Registrar together with all of the following: (

a) proof satisfactory to the Registrar that the applicant (

i) meets the criteria in subsection (2), (ii) is the person named in the documentation submitted in support of the application; (

b) if currently or previously registered in another jurisdiction, a certificate of standing from each jurisdiction where the applicant practised to prove that there are no outstanding complaints, prohibitions, conditions or restrictions against the member practising in the Province; (

c) any information the Registrar requires to establish that

Section 42 of the Act does not apply to the applicant; (

d) verification and identification of the medical practitioner responsible for direct or indirect supervision of the practice of the applicant; (

e) any additional information required by the Registrar to assess whether the applicant meets the criteria for entry in a roster.

(2) An applicant for registration must meet all of the following criteria: (

a) they must meet the criteria for entry in a roster in

Section 17; (

b) there must be no outstanding complaints, prohibitions, conditions or restrictions against the member practising paramedicine in the Province. © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 276

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(1) This

Section does not apply to a person who is registered in either of the following ways: (

a) under

Section 107 of the Act, as a person registered under the Emergency Health Services Act on the coming into force of the Act; or (

b) under

Section 14, as a person registered under the Emergency Health Services Act in the 12 months immediately before, but not on the date of, the coming into force of the Act.

(2) The following are the criteria a person is required to meet for entry in a roster for any class of licence: (

a) subject to subsections (3) and (5), they are a graduate of 1 of the following: (

i) a paramedic program for the relevant class roster, or (ii) an education program that, in the opinion of the Registration Committee, qualifies the applicant to be a paramedic or equivalent in the jurisdiction of the program; (

b) they have successfully completed any examination approved by the Council for the class of licence applied for; (

c) for entry in a roster in the critical care paramedic class, they must (

i) hold a licence as a practising advanced care paramedic, and (ii) have completed an advanced care paramedic program and any additional education program in critical care paramedicine approved by the Council; (

d) they have demonstrated proficiency in the English language, in the manner prescribed by the Registrar; (

e) they are a Canadian citizen or legally entitled to live and work in Canada; (

f) if applicable, they have the professional liability insurance required by

Section 38; (

g) except for the restricted practising category and restricted temporary categories, they are not prohibited or restricted from practising paramedicine through the decision of any adjudicating body or through voluntary agreement or otherwise; (

h) they have the current capacity, competence and character to safely and ethically practise paramedicine; (

i) for an applicant who has been absent from the practice of paramedicine, they comply with

Section 13.

(3) In addition to the criteria in subsection (2), a graduate of a program other than a paramedic program must complete any competence assessment required by the Registrar or the Registration Committee and any bridging education arising from the competence assessment.

(4) In subsection (3), “bridging education” means an education program approved by the Council to address gaps in competencies that are identified through a competence assessment or through information provided by the member or applicant for membership. © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 277

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(5) An applicant who does not meet all of the requirements for registration and licensure within 1 calendar year of completing a paramedic program must be referred to the Registration Committee and the applicant must complete any competence assessment or paramedic refresher program as the Committee directs. Criterion for entry in roster for intermediate care paramedic class 18

(1) The criterion for entry in the roster for intermediate care paramedics is registration as an intermediate care paramedic in either of the following ways: (

a) under

Section 107 of the Act, as a person registered under the Emergency Health Services Act on the coming into force of the Act; or (

b) under

Section 14, as a person registered under the Emergency Health Services Act in the 12 months immediately before, but not on the date of, the coming into force of the Act.

(2) An intermediate care paramedic who wishes to change their class of licence may apply to the Registrar for a licence in the primary care paramedic class or advanced care paramedic class only. Practising rosters—criteria 19 The Registrar must enter the name of a person in the practising roster of a class of licence if, in addition to meeting the criteria in subsection 16(2) and

Section 17, the following are met: (

a) the person’s ability to practise paramedicine is not subject to any conditions or restrictions; and (

b) the person has a medical practitioner supervising their practice in accordance with subsection 34(2) of the Act. Practising rosters—permitted activities 20 A member whose name is entered in the practising roster for any class of licence may do all of the following: (

a) use the titles and abbreviations “paramedic”, “primary care paramedic”, “PCP”, “intermediate care paramedic”, “ICP”, “advanced care paramedic”, “ACP”, “critical care paramedic”, or “CPC” as relevant to the member’s class of licence; (

b) practise paramedicine within their individual scope of practice; (

c) if elected, hold office on the Council; (

d) serve as an appointed member on any committee of the College; (

e) receive all official College publications; (

f) attend, participate and vote at meetings of the College. Practising licences—criteria 21 The criteria for a practising licence is as set out in

Section 19 for entry in the practising roster of the class of licence. Practising licences—term 22

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a practising licence remains in effect until the end of the licensing year or an earlier expiry date specified on the licence. © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 278

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(2) A practising licence ceases to be valid if any of the following occurs: (

a) the licence is suspended or revoked; (

b) the member’s registration is revoked; (

c) the licence is changed through the imposition of terms, conditions or restrictions under the Act or regulations; (

d) the member fails to continue to meet the criteria for a practising licence; (

e) the licence is surrendered in accordance with subsection 33(2) of the Act; (

f) the licence is replaced by another category of licence. Practising licences—application and criteria for renewing 23

(1) In addition to paying the applicable fee, a member applying to renew a practising licence must submit a completed application on a form prescribed by the Registrar together with all of the following: (

a) proof satisfactory to the Registrar that the member (

i) continues to meet the registration criteria set out in clause 16(2)(b), and (ii) meets the renewal criteria in subsection (2), except for the requirements in clauses 17(2)(

a) to (d); (

b) if they practised outside the Province in the previous year, a certificate of professional conduct from the other jurisdiction to prove that there are no outstanding complaints, prohibitions, conditions or restrictions against the member practising in the Province.

(2) A member applying to renew a practising licence must meet all of the following criteria: (

a) they continue to meet the criteria for entry in the roster set out in Sections 17 and 19; (

b) they meet the continuing competency requirements as determined by the Council. Restricted practising roster—criteria 24 The Registrar must enter the name of a person in the restricted practising roster of a class of licence if, in addition to meeting the criteria for registration in subsection 16(2), all of the following criteria are met: (

a) conditions or restrictions have been imposed on their practising licence (

i) with the member’s consent, by the Registrar, the Registration Committee or the Registration Appeal Committee, or (ii) as a result of a decision of any committee; (

b) they meet the criteria for a practising licence except they do not meet the criterion in clause 17(2)(

g) respecting not being prohibited or restricted from practising paramedicine. © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 279

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 Restricted practising rosters—permitted activities 25 A member whose name is entered in the restricted practising roster for any class of licence has all of the privileges set out in

Section 20, except to the extent that the restrictions or conditions imposed modify those privileges. Restricted practising licences—criteria 26 The criteria for a restricted practising licence is as set out in

Section 24 for entry in a restricted practising roster for the class of licence. Restricted practising licence—term 27

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a restricted practising licence remains in effect until the end of the licensing year, or another date specified by the Registrar.

(2) A restricted practising licence ceases to be valid if any of the following occurs: (

a) the licence is suspended or revoked; (

b) the member’s registration is revoked; (

c) the member fails to comply with the conditions or restrictions on their licence; (

d) the licence is replaced by another category of licence; (

e) the licence is surrendered in accordance with subsection 33(2) of the Act. Restricted practising licence—application and criteria for renewing 28

(1) In addition to paying the applicable fee, a member applying to renew a restricted practising licence must submit a completed application on a form prescribed by the Registrar together with all of the following: (

a) proof satisfactory to the Registrar that the member (

i) continues to meet the registration criteria set out in subsection 16(2), and (ii) meets the renewal criteria in subsection (2), except for the requirements in clauses 17(2)(

a) to (d); (

b) if they practised outside the Province in the previous year, a certificate of professional conduct from the other jurisdiction to prove that there are no outstanding complaints, prohibitions, conditions or restrictions against the member practising in the Province.

(2) To renew a restricted practising licence, a member must meet all of the following criteria: (

a) they continue to meet the criteria for entry in the roster set out in Sections 17 and 24; (

b) they meet the continuing competency requirements as determined by the Council. No review or appeal of certain conditions and restrictions with renewal of restricted practising licence 29 Conditions or restrictions agreed upon or ordered by an investigation committee or the Hearing Committee cannot be reviewed or appealed when a member applies for renewal of their restricted practising licence under

Section 28, and an investigation committee or Hearing Committee retains jurisdiction over any conditions or restrictions imposed by it. © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 280

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Part II - Regulations Vol. 41, No. 8 Restrictions or conditions on previous licence 30 Restrictions or conditions imposed on a restricted practising licence that have not expired remain in effect on any new licence issued to the member. Temporary licence and restricted temporary licence—criteria 31

(1) The Registration Committee may direct the Registrar to issue 1 of the following licences to a person who fails to meet the requirements for a practising licence or a restricted practising licence if it is otherwise consistent with the objects of the College to issue a licence to the person: (

a) a temporary licence; (

b) if conditions or restrictions are imposed, a restricted temporary licence.

(2) The Registrar must notify an applicant of a decision under subsection (1).

(3) The Registrar must enter the name of a person into a roster if they are issued a licence under this Section, as follows: (

a) for a person issued a temporary licence, into the temporary roster; (

b) for a person issued a restricted temporary licence, into the restricted temporary roster.

(4) On denying an application for a temporary licence or a restricted temporary licence, the Registration Committee must provide the applicant with a written decision with reasons and must inform the applicant of their right to appeal to the Registration Appeal Committee. Temporary licence and restricted temporary licence—term 32

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a temporary licence or a restricted temporary licence remains in effect for the period of time specified on the licence, which may be for a term of (

a) up to 6 months; (

b) longer than 6 months, only if extended by the Registration Committee under this Section.

(2) A temporary licence or a restricted temporary licence ceases to be valid if any of the following occurs: (

a) the licence is suspended or revoked; (

b) the members’s registration is revoked; (

c) the member fails to continue to meet the criteria for a temporary licence or a restricted temporary licence as determined by the Registration Committee; (

d) the licence is replaced by another licence; (

e) the licence is surrendered in accordance with subsection 33(2) of the Act.

(3) A temporary licence holder or a restricted temporary licence holder may apply to the Registration Committee for an extension to the term of their licence.

(4) If it considers it appropriate, the Registration Committee may extend the term of a temporary licence holder’s licence by up to 6 months if the member continues to meet the criteria set out in

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(5) A decision of the Registration Committee under subsection (4) is final. Temporary roster and restricted temporary roster—permitted activities 33 A member who is entered in the temporary roster or restricted temporary roster may do all of the following: (

a) practise paramedicine within their individual scope of practice, subject to any conditions or restrictions imposed on their licence; (

b) attend and participate in meetings of the College as a non-voting member; (

c) use the titles and abbreviations “paramedic”, “primary care paramedic”, “PCP”, “intermediate care paramedic”, “ICP”, “advanced care paramedic”, “ACP”, “critical care paramedic”, or “CPC” as relevant to the member’s class of licence. Licence suspension for failure to comply with renewal requirements 34

(1) The licence of a member who fails to comply with the requirements of these regulations respecting licence renewal, other than the requirements specified in subsection 29(2) of the Act as causes for suspension under that subsection, is suspended.

(2) If a person’s licence is suspended under subsection (1), the Registrar must send the person written notice of the suspension, including a statement that the person may apply to the Registrar for the re issuing of the licence on complying with the renewal requirements by the date determined by the Registrar and paying any applicable late fees established by by-law.

(3) If a person’s licence is suspended under subsection 29(2) of the Act, the written notification sent to the person under subsection 29(3) of the Act must include a statement of any applicable late fees established by by-law and the deadline determined by the Registrar for complying with the renewal requirements.

(4) The Registrar may, at the expense of the person whose licence is suspended, take any steps that the Registrar considers necessary in the circumstances to bring a licence suspension under this

Section or subsection 29(2) of the Act for failure to comply with licence renewal requirements to the attention of the public and other affected parties. Paramedic Programs, Essential Competencies and Liability Insurance Paramedic programs 35 The Council must set the criteria for and recognize paramedic programs for the purposes of

Section 17. Continuing competency programs 36 The Council must approve continuing competency programs for classes of licences. Essential competencies 37 The Council must establish the essential competencies for each class of licence. Professional liability insurance requirements 38 A paramedic must be covered by a policy of professional liability insurance that is independent of any insurance coverage maintained by the member’s employer and that at all times provides a minimum of $5 000 000 coverage per occurrence and $5 000 000 coverage per policy year, excluding legal or court costs, if the paramedic © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 282

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a) is not employed exclusively by a health authority as defined in the Health Authorities Act or by an employer who is contracted by the Minister under the Emergency Health Services Act; and (

b) practises paramedicine outside of the employment relationship in clause (a).

Part 3: Review and Appeal of Registration and Licensing Decisions

Definitions for

Part 3 39 In this Part, “appeal” means an appeal of a decision of the Registration Committee; “appeal hearing” means a proceeding before the Registration Appeal Committee; “applicant” means an applicant for registration or licensing who is requesting a review of a decision of the Registrar or Registration Committee, as applicable; “application” means an application for registration or licensing. Registration Committee Decisions Registration and licensing decisions referred to Registration Committee 40

(1) The Registration Committee must review an application and all the information provided by the Registrar to determine whether an applicant meets the criteria for registration or licensing or renewal of their licence, or whether conditions or restrictions imposed by the Registrar under subsection 25(5) of the Act are justified, if the application is referred to the Registration Committee (

a) under subsection 12(1); or (

b) as a result of an applicant objecting to conditions or restrictions set out in a written decision provided to the applicant under subsection 12(2).

(2) Before making its decision under this Section, the Registration Committee may (

a) request that the Registrar obtain new information; (

b) extend the term of a member’s existing licence until it has made a decision.

(3) When reviewing an application for a licence or renewal of a licence, the Registration Committee may do any of the following: (

a) for any licence other than a practising licence, approve or remove the conditions or restrictions imposed by the Registrar or impose different conditions or restrictions on the licence; (

b) for renewal of a practising licence, advise the applicant that conditions or restrictions are required and recommend a restricted practising licence or invite the applicant to apply for another category of licence.

(4) If the Registration Committee determines that an applicant meets the criteria for registration or licensing or renewal of a licence, the Committee must approve the application and direct the Registrar to register the applicant and issue or renew the licence. © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 283

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(5) If the Registration Committee determines that an applicant does not meet the criteria for registration or licensing or renewal of a licence and denies the application or imposes conditions or restrictions on the licence, the Committee must notify the applicant by (

a) providing the applicant with a written decision with reasons; and (

b) informing the applicant of the right to appeal to the Registration Appeal Committee. Applications for Appeals Appeals to be heard by Registration Appeal Committee 41

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), an appeal from a decision of the Registration Committee must be conducted by the Registration Appeal Committee. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the collaborative registration review process under

Section 22 of the Regulated Health Professions Network Act is used to conduct a review of the decision. Request for appeal 42

(1) A request for an appeal must be made in writing to the Registrar no later than 30 days from the date the Registration Committee’s decision was sent to the applicant.

(2) An appeal must stipulate the grounds for the appeal.

(3) An applicant requesting an appeal must pay the applicable fee.

(4) The fee paid under subsection (3) must be refunded to the applicant if the appeal results in the granting of registration or the issuing of a licence. Information provided to Registration Appeal Committee and applicant 43 Within a reasonable time after receiving a request for an appeal, the Registrar must provide the Registration Appeal Committee and the applicant with all of the following: (

a) a copy of the written decision being appealed; (

b) a copy of all records related to the application and in the possession of the College, subject to any lawful restrictions; (

c) any written information the Registrar considers necessary. Security may be required 44

(1) On application from the College, the Registration Appeal Committee may require an applicant to deposit security for an appeal with the College in an amount and in the form the Committee determines.

(2) The security paid under subsection (1) must be refunded to the applicant if the appeal results in the granting of registration or the issuing of a licence. Appeal Hearings Costs of appeal 45 Other than a refund of the fee paid under subsection 42(3) and security paid under subsection 44(1), an applicant is not entitled to any costs for an appeal. © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 284

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(1) The Registration Appeal Committee may determine its own procedure, which may include doing any of the following: (

a) ordering pre-appeal hearing procedures, including pre-appeal hearing conferences that are held in private, and directing the times, dates and places of the hearing for those procedures; (

b) ordering that an appeal hearing, parts of an appeal hearing or pre-appeal hearing conference be conducted using a means of telecommunication that permits the parties and the committee to communicate simultaneously; (

c) administering oaths and affirmations; (

d) receiving and accepting any evidence and information on oath, affidavit or otherwise as the Registration Appeal Committee considers fit, whether admissible in a court of law or not; (

e) adjourning or postponing a proceeding; (

f) amending or permitting the amendment of any document filed in connection with the proceeding.

(2) The Registration Appeal Committee may determine whether the proceedings before it must be conducted through written submissions, or whether the parties have a right of attendance before the Registration Appeal Committee for the presentation of evidence or submissions. Time and place of appeal hearing 47 If the Registration Appeal Committee determines that an appeal hearing that requires the attendance of the parties must be held, the Registration Appeal Committee must fix a reasonable time and place for the appeal hearing.

Notice of appeal hearing to applicant 48 The Registrar must provide written notice of an appeal hearing that requires the applicant’s attendance to be given to the applicant at least 14 days before the date set for the hearing. Conduct of appeal hearing before Registration Appeal Committee 49

(1) The parties to an appeal hearing are the College and the applicant.

(2) In an appeal hearing before the Registration Appeal Committee, the parties have the right to all of the following: (

a) representation by legal counsel; (

b) if the appeal hearing requires the attendance of the parties, the opportunity to present evidence and to make submissions; (

c) disclosure of all relevant information and documents.

(3) The applicant is a compellable witness in an appeal hearing.

(4) The proceedings of an appeal hearing must be electronically recorded. © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 285

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(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), none of the following evidence is admissible at an appeal hearing unless the opposing party has been given the specified opportunity or information at least 10 days before the date of the appeal hearing: (

a) for written or documentary evidence, an opportunity to examine the evidence; (

b) for expert evidence, a copy of the expert’s written report or, if there is no written report, a written

summary of the evidence and the expert’s qualifications; (

c) for witnesses’ testimony, if the Registration Appeal Committee authorizes the attendance of witnesses, the identity of the witnesses.

(2) The Registration Appeal Committee may allow the introduction of evidence that would be otherwise inadmissible and may make any directions it considers necessary to ensure that a party is not prejudiced by the admission of the evidence. Applicant fails to attend appeal hearing 51 If an applicant fails to attend an appeal hearing, the Registration Appeal Committee may proceed with the appeal hearing in the applicant’s absence and take any action authorized under the Act and these regulations. Conclusion of appeal hearing 52

(1) The Registration Appeal Committee must render its decision with reasons within a reasonable time after (

a) the appeal hearing concludes, if an appeal hearing is held; or (

b) its review of the written evidence and written submissions, if no appeal hearing is held.

(2) The Registration Appeal Committee may make any decision the Registrar or the Registration Committee could have made with respect to the application, and may do any of the following: (

a) order the imposition of conditions or restrictions on the licence of the appellant; (

b) assess any costs to be paid by the applicant and determine how any security is credited towards the costs or refunded to the applicant under subsection 44(2).

(3) In clause (2)(b), “costs” includes all of the following: (

a) expenses incurred by the College, the Council and the Registration Appeal Committee; (

b) honoraria paid to members of the Registration Appeal Committee; (

c) the College’s solicitor-and-client costs, including disbursements, relating to the application and the appeal, including those of College counsel and counsel for the Registration Appeal Committee; (

d) additional costs resulting from a member causing the postponement of an appeal hearing. Decision of Registration Appeal Committee is final 53 A decision of the Registration Appeal Committee is final. © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 286

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Part 4: Professional Conduct Process

Definitions for

Part 4 54 In this Part, “caution” by an investigation committee means a determination that a member may have breached the standards of professional ethics or practice expected of members in circumstances that do not constitute professional misconduct, conduct unbecoming the profession, incompetence or incapacity, and a caution is not considered to be a licensing sanction; “counsel” by an investigation committee means a determination that a member could benefit from professional guidance from the College about the subject matter of the complaint in circumstances that do not constitute professional misconduct, conduct unbecoming the profession, incompetence or incapacity, and a counsel is not considered to be a licensing sanction.

Initiating and Investigating Complaint Notification of complaint 55 On receiving or initiating a complaint, the Registrar must send copies of the complaint to both of the following: (

a) the respondent; (

b) an investigation committee. Preliminary investigation of complaint 56

(1) On receiving or initiating a complaint, the Registrar may appoint an investigator to conduct a preliminary investigation of the complaint under this Section.

(2) When conducting a preliminary investigation, an investigator may request additional written or oral explanation from the complainant, the respondent or a third party.

(3) The Registrar or an investigator may, with a respondent’s consent, arrange for the respondent to do 1 or more of the following during a preliminary investigation: (

a) if the Registrar or investigator has reasonable and probable grounds to believe that the respondent has an issue of incapacity, submit to physical or mental examinations by a qualified person or persons designated by the Registrar, and authorize the reports from the examinations to be given to the Registrar; (

b) submit to a review or audit of the respondent’s practice by a qualified person or persons designated by the Registrar, and authorize a copy of the review or audit to be given to the Registrar; (

c) complete a competence assessment or other assessment or examination to determine whether the respondent is competent to practise, and authorize the assessment or examination report to be given to the Registrar; (

d) produce any records kept about the respondent’s practice that the Registrar or investigator consider appropriate.

(4) Expenses incurred to take any action under subsection (3) must initially be paid by the College, but may be awarded as costs against the respondent under any of the following circumstances: © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 287

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a) in accordance with subsection 90(2) of the Act; (

b) as part of the terms of a consensual reprimand or consensual conditions or restrictions; (

c) by consent. Resolution of complaint by Registrar 57

(1) Taking into account the results of a preliminary investigation, the Registrar must do 1 or more of the following: (

a) dismiss the complaint and notify the complainant and the respondent of the dismissal if the Registrar decides that any of the following apply: (

i) the subject matter of the complaint is outside the jurisdiction of the College, (ii) the complaint cannot be substantiated, (iii) the complaint is frivolous or vexatious, (iv) the complaint constitutes an abuse of process, (

v) the complaint does not allege facts that, if proven, would constitute professional misconduct, conduct unbecoming, incompetence or incapacity, or would merit a counsel or a caution, or both; (

b) informally resolve the complaint if the Registrar considers that the complaint may be satisfactorily resolved consistent with the objects of the College, including by authorizing the resignation of the member; (

c) refer the member to the Fitness-to-practise Committee if all of the following apply: (

i) the complaint raises concerns about a member’s capacity, (ii) it is in the public interest to do so, (iii) the complaint does not allege facts that, if proven, would reasonably be regarded as professional misconduct, conduct unbecoming or professional incompetence, (iv) the complaint does not allege facts that, if proven, would reasonably merit a counsel or caution, (

v) the member consents; (

d) refer the matter to an investigation committee.

(2) If the Registrar considers it useful, the Registrar may provide written advice relevant to the complaint that is of a non-disciplinary nature to any of the following persons: (

a) the complainant; (

b) the respondent; (

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(3) The Registrar must provide a copy of any written advice provided under clauses (2)(

a) or (

c) to the respondent. Review of complaint dismissal 58

(1) No later than 30 days after a complainant is notified of a dismissal by the Registrar under clause 57(1)(a), the complainant may submit a written request to the Registrar for review of the dismissal.

(2) The Registrar must send any request for a review of a complaint dismissal received under subsection (1) to both of the following: (

a) the respondent; (

b) the President of the Council.

(3) On receiving a request for review of a complaint dismissal under clause (2)(b), the Council must appoint an investigation committee to review the dismissal.

(4) On reviewing a complaint dismissal under this Section, an investigation committee may do any of the following: (

a) confirm the dismissal of some or all of the complaint; (

b) order an investigation of any aspects of the complaint that have not been dismissed and direct that a written report of the investigation be provided and the matter be considered by another investigation committee appointed under subsection 47(1) of the Act. Fitness-to-practise Committee Referral to Fitness-to-practise Committee 59

(1) The Registrar or an investigation committee may, if it is in the public interest to do so, and with the consent of the member, refer the matter to the Fitness-to-practise Committee in accordance with these regulations in any of the following circumstances: (

a) a complaint concerns a member’s incapacity; (

b) the investigation of a complaint raises the question of a member’s incapacity; (

c) a person raises questions about the possible incapacity of a member to the College in the absence of a complaint; (

d) a member self-reports incapacity to the College.

(2) If a matter referred to the Fitness-to-practise Committee concerns a member who was previously before the Fitness-to-practise Committee, the Committee must be provided with all information in the possession of the College related to the previous matter.

(3) The Fitness-to-practise Committee may refer a matter to an investigation committee in accordance with these regulations, in which case the matter is a complaint and must be dealt with as a complaint in accordance with the Act and these regulations. Registrar’s action in lieu of initiating complaint 60

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a) there are concerns about a member’s capacity; (

b) it is in the public interest to do so; (

c) information received by the Registrar about the member does not allege facts that, if proven, (

i) would reasonably be regarded as professional misconduct, conduct unbecoming or professional incompetence, or (ii) would reasonably merit a counsel or a caution; (

d) the member consents.

(2) Sections 61 to 63, representing the powers and duties of the Fitness-to-practise Committee, apply to a matter referred to the Fitness-to-practise Committee under subsection (1). Interim agreement 61

(1) On receipt of a referral of a matter, the Fitness-to-practise Committee may enter into an interim agreement with the member who is the subject of the referral, respecting conditions or restrictions on the member’s practice or undertakings with regard to the member’s practice.

(2) An interim agreement is in effect pending the conclusion of an investigation or hearing with respect to the member or until the member enters into a remedial agreement.

(3) An interim agreement may include any of the following: (

a) the member’s agreement to submit, at the member’s expense, to any assessment for incapacity that the Fitness-to-practise Committee considers appropriate; (

b) the member’s agreement to reimburse the College for any assessment for incapacity expenses incurred by the College; (

c) the member’s undertaking to complete, at the member’s expense, any applicable course of treatment that is designed to address any issues respecting the member’s capacity; (

d) the member’s authorization for the Fitness-to-practise Committee to receive reports on the assessments for incapacity or treatments referred to in clauses (a), (

b) and (

c) and to request reports from practitioners who treat the member; (

e) the member’s agreement to accept restrictions or conditions on the member’s practice; (

f) the member’s undertaking to withdraw from practice until the terms and conditions in the agreement are satisfied; (

g) any provisions to which the member and the Fitness-to-practise Committee agree.

(4) If a member who enters into an interim agreement undertakes not to practise until the terms and conditions of the interim agreement have been satisfied, the Registrar (

a) must remove the member’s name from any applicable rosters; (

b) must notify the member’s employers as identified in the records of the College; and © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 290

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c) may notify the licensing authority in any other jurisdiction in which the member is licensed, as shown in the records of the College.

(5) Any terms, conditions or restrictions placed on a member’s licence under an interim agreement must be noted on the member’s licence and in the College’s records, and the Registrar must notify the member’s employers as identified in the records of the College. Remedial agreement 62

(1) The Fitness-to-practise Committee may enter into a remedial agreement with a member, if the Fitness-to-practise Committee is satisfied of all of the following: (

a) the member is incapacitated; (

b) it is in the public interest to do so; (

c) the agreement contains terms and conditions that can be reasonably expected to protect the public and avoid endangering the health or safety of patients.

(2) A remedial agreement may contain any of the following: (

a) the member’s agreement to submit, at the member’s expense, to any assessment for incapacity that the Fitness-to-practise Committee considers appropriate; (

b) the member’s agreement to reimburse the College for any assessment for incapacity expenses incurred by the College; (

c) the member’s undertaking to complete, at the member’s expense, any applicable course of treatment designed to address any issues respecting the member’s incapacity; (

d) the member’s authorization for the Fitness-to-practise Committee to receive any reports, assessments or evaluations that have been completed, are being undertaken or are undertaken in the future, whether at the request of the Fitness-to-practise Committee or not, to the extent that they might reasonably be considered to relate to the member’s incapacity; (

e) the member’s consent for the Fitness-to-practise Committee to communicate directly with practitioners who treat the member; (

f) restrictions on the member’s licence, or the member’s undertaking to refrain from practising; (

g) terms and conditions that the member must satisfy before returning to practice; (

h) terms, conditions or restrictions on the member’slicence that will apply after the member returns to practice; (

i) any provisions to which the member and the Fitness-to-practise Committee agree.

(3) Any terms, conditions or restrictions placed on a member’s licence under a remedial agreement must be noted on the member’s licence and in the College’s records, and the Registrar must notify the member’s employers as identified in the records of the College.

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a) must remove the member’s name from any applicable rosters; (

b) must notify the member’s employers, as identified in the records of the College; and (

c) may notify the licensing authority in any other jurisdiction in which the member is licensed, as shown in the records of the College. Referrals from the Fitness-to-practise Committee 63

(1) The Fitness-to-practise Committee must refer a matter respecting a member back to the Registrar or back to an investigation committee if any of the following occur: (

a) the member fails to submit to any examination that the Committee directs to determine whether or not the member is incapacitated; (

b) the member withdraws consent to participate in the fitness-to-practise process; (

c) at any time, the Fitness-to-practise Committee considers that it is no longer in the public interest for the member to participate in the fitness-to-practise process; (

d) the member and the Fitness-to-practise Committee do not agree to the terms and conditions of an interim agreement or a remedial agreement; (

e) the Fitness-to-practise Committee requests an amendment to an interim or remedial agreement and the member does not accept the amendment; (

f) the Fitness-to-practise Committee determines that a member subject to an interim or remedial agreement (

i) fails to meet the terms and conditions of the interim or remedial agreement, or (ii) poses an immediate threat to the health or safety of others; (

g) the Fitness-to-practise Committee is not satisfied that the member is incapacitated.

(2) The Fitness-to-practise Committee must refer any referral by the Registrar under

Section 60 back to the Registrar if the Fitness-to-practise Committee believes that facts exist that, if proven, would constitute a complaint.

(3) Once a member has fulfilled the terms and conditions of a remedial agreement, the Fitness-to practise Committee must refer the agreement back to the Registrar or back to an investigation committee for final disposition.

(4) When a matter is referred by the Fitness-to-practise Committee back to the Registrar or back to an investigation committee, the complete file, including any reports, assessments or evaluations in the possession of or obtained by the Fitness-to-practise Committee, must accompany the referral. Investigation Committees Investigating complaint 64

(1) Before requiring a member who is the subject of a written complaint to submit to a physical or mental examination under clause 52(1)(

a) of the Act, an investigation committee must have reasonable and probable grounds to believe that the member has an issue of incapacity. © NS Office of the Registrar of Regulations. Web version. 292

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(2) An investigation committee may designate an investigator, who may or may not be a member of the investigation committee, to investigate a complaint.

(3) When investigating a complaint, an investigator or an investigation committee may do 1 or more of the following: (

a) request additional written or oral explanation from the complainant, the respondent or a third party; (

b) request an interview of the complainant, the respondent or a third party; (

c) informally resolve the complaint in the interests of the respondent, the complainant, the public and the College, including by authorizing the resignation of the member, subject to the approval of the Council.

(4) An investigator or investigation committee may investigate any matter relating to the respondent that arises in the course of an investigation, in addition to the complaint, that may constitute any of the following: (

a) professional misconduct; (

b) conduct unbecoming the profession; (

c) incompetence; (

d) incapacity.

(5) A respondent may submit medical information and any information relevant to the complaint to an investigator. Additional information to investigation committee 65

(1) An investigation committee may at any time direct an investigator to conduct any investigation that the investigation committee considers necessary.

(2) An investigation committee may at any time before or during a meeting receive information if the information is relevant to the matters before it.

(3) If an investigation committee receives additional information under subsection (2), the respondent must be given an opportunity to respond to the matters raised in the information before the final disposition of the matter by the investigation committee. Dismissal of complaint by investigation committee 66

(1) An investigation committee may dismiss a complaint and notify the complainant and the respondent of the dismissal if an investigation committee decides that any of the following apply: (

a) the subject matter of the complaint is outside the jurisdiction of the College; (

b) the compla

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