Nova Scotia bill threatens job security and information access

A new government bill in Nova Scotia, known as Bill 1, has raised concerns about job security for public servants and access to information. The bill allows the government to fire non-unionized civil servants without cause and exempts them from certain labor protections. Critics argue that the bill undermines public servants' ability to work independently and could lead to discrimination. Changes to access-to-information laws would let government heads reject requests deemed "trivial," which has sparked further criticism. Premier Tim Houston has promised amendments to address some concerns, including giving more power to the privacy commissioner. However, specific amendments have not yet been released. The committee hearing on the bill continues, with public testimony ongoing.