EDIRA Commitments

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Reconciliation, and Accessibility Commitments

The Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator is committed to creating a respectful, and inclusive regulatory environment that fosters an experience of belonging, is representative of Nova Scotia’s diversity, and promotes culturally aware, safe, and equitable treatment of the public they serve.

We recognize that equity-deserving groups, in particular Indigenous and African Nova Scotian communities have experienced health disparities and harm in healthcare service, barriers to accessing healthcare, and poorer health outcomes. As a result, many equity-deserving groups have a valid distrust of the healthcare system. Our journey toward eliminating racism and oppression in our healthcare system starts by acknowledging these truths.

Furthermore, in our role regulating a health profession, we hold ourselves accountable to advance equity, diversity, inclusion, reconciliation, and accessibility inside and outside the Occupational Therapy profession. We are committed to helping improve health outcomes and ensuring all Nova Scotians receive the high quality of care they deserve.

We exist to protect the public by overseeing and licensing qualified Occupational Therapists. Safe, ethical, and effective Occupational Therapy practice is founded on a commitment to provide culturally responsive and respectful care. Nova Scotian Occupational Therapists engage in continuous growth and learning to deepen their skills and knowledge to meet that commitment.

EDIRA Committee

NSOTR is committed to creating an EDIRA Committee to oversee the implementation and monitoring of our EDIRA policy and commitments. This committee will include diverse representation from the profession, the public, and partner organizations in advancing EDIRA in Nova Scotia’s healthcare system. The role of the committee is to monitor progress, provide guidance, and support the implementation of EDIA initiatives.