Nova Scotia bill criticized for harming labor rights

Public concerns are rising over a Nova Scotia government bill that critics say threatens access to information and violates civil service labor rights. The bill allows for the dismissal of the auditor general and non-unionized employees without cause. Hugh Thompson and Catherine Harrop expressed their discontent at a public committee meeting, questioning the government's transparency and intentions. Harrop described the proposal as a move to silence accountability. Premier Tim Houston has stated that the government will withdraw the amendments related to the auditor general's powers, but no official action has been taken yet. Union president Sandra Mullen argues that the bill violates labor standards.