N.S. reforms for people with disabilities behind schedule but has momentum: province / Global
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 11:23 am permalink
The Nova Scotia government is trailing on its ambitious five‐year plan to revamp housing and care services for people with disabilities despite claiming that positive momentum is underway. Officials acknowledge delays even as they promise ongoing progress and future improvements.
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