Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board

07/14/2026

Did you know the Board has over a dozen mandates? It regulates non-energy utilities and reviews a variety of applications and appeals.

In everything it does, the Board must ensure regulations and laws are applied fairly and impartially to all parties involved.

Learn more: https://nserbt.ca/nsrab/mandates

07/08/2026

📄 Read the full Terms here:https://nserbt.ca/sites/default/files/NSRAB%20-%20Social%20Media%20Terms%20of%20Use.pdf

06/25/2026

Curious about the Board's role when it comes to water service in your town or city? Let's dive in... 💦

The Board regulates municipal water utilities by:

🚰 approving rates and service terms
💰 approving spending on infrastructure (like pipes, equipment, buildings, etc.)
🧑‍⚖️ handling customer complaints

When a utility wants to change rates, it must apply to the Board with a detailed rate study.

Before approving spending, the Board asks questions like:

✅ Is this project or purchase really needed?
✅ Is now the right time?
✅ Is the cost reasonable?
✅ How will this impact customer rates?
✅ How will the utility be impacted?

Bottom line: No amount can be included in customer rates until the Board approves.

To learn more, visit our website here: https://nserbt.ca/nsrab/mandates/municipal-water

06/17/2026

Stay informed on regulatory proceedings and decisions that impact you! 🚨🫵

We offer a FREE email subscription service that sends hearing notices and Board decisions straight to your inbox. 📬

Subscribing is easy! Learn how here: https://nserbt.ca/nsrab/news/sign-hearing-notices-and-board-decisions

06/08/2026

It's National Administrative Justice Week — an event that unites the legal community to discuss administrative law.

Kathleen McManus, one of our Board Members, is leading a session in Ottawa and online on balancing efficiency and fairness in the justice process.

👉 See: https://ciaj-icaj.ca/en/upcoming-programs/national-administrative-justice-week-2026/

06/02/2026

We're ! If you're an actuarial expert looking for meaningful work in a collaborative environment, please apply here:

Senior Advisor, Auto Insurance Rate Regulation opportunity with Nova Scotia Energy and Regulatory Boards Tribunal in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Permanent on-site

05/06/2026

REMINDER ⏰ The Municipality of the County of Antigonish has applied to change the boundaries of its polling districts and keep the number of councillors at ten (10). This change would affect the next municipal election.

The Board will review the application via a public hearing. Anyone interested in speaking at the hearing must register with the Board by May 13, 2026. Written comments are welcome and must be submitted by the same date, using the Board’s secure file transfer service at: https://board.titanfile.com/NSRAB/ or standard mail or fax.

Comments on this post will not be considered.

🗓 Hearing Date: June 3, 2026
📍 Location: Municipal Council Chambers in Beech Hill, NS

🔗 Full details available here:https://nserbt.ca/sites/default/files/M12644_Notice_of_Hearing_ANTIGONISH.pdf

04/30/2026

We've updated our job ad with a new title to clarify the role!

If you're an actuarial expert looking for meaningful work in a collaborative environment, please apply here: https://venor.ca/opportunity/senior-advisor-automobile-insurance-rate-regulation/

04/29/2026

The hearing for Grafton Street Restaurant Ltd.’s appeal has been rescheduled to begin on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

The appeal challenges the Executive Director of Alcohol, Gaming, Fuel, and Tobacco’s decision to impose disciplinary action for alleged violations of Sections 44(1) and (2), 52(1), 64(1), and 76 of the Liquor Licensing Regulations, and Section 48(1)(f) of the Liquor Control Act.

For more details, read the amended hearing notice here:https://nserbt.ca/sites/default/files/M12406_-__Amended_Notice_of_Hearing_-_Grafton.pdf