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Office Closure Feb 23, 2026
The NSOTR offices will be closed on February 23, 2026 due to inclement weather. However, staff are still working and providing services remotely via phone and e-mail.
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Psychotherapy Reserved Practice Consultation
In December 2025, the Board of the Regulator designated Psychotherapy as a “Reserved Practice” and approved the draft Standards for Psychotherapy. Since that date, NSOTR has completed additional consultation to ensure the Standards and the requirements for Reserved Practice are clear, appropriate, and aligned with public protection. Following this consultation, we invite feedback from registrants on: Please note…
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Office Closure Feb 16, 2026
Please note that the NSOTR offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026 for Nova Scotia Heritage Day. Services will resume as normal from 8:30 am on Tuesday, February 17.
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Results: Quality Assurance Program for Regulator Performance
As required by the Regulated Health Professions Act, NSOTR participates in a Quality Assurance Program for Regulatory Performance (QAPRP). This program is run by the Department of Health and Wellness (DHW). The results of the most recent assessment are now available on the DHW website. NSOTR was found to be fully compliant in all areas….
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Release of New Practice Standards
Effective Dec 3, 2025, NSOTR has released of two new practice standards on Advertising and on the Sale of Appliances and Equipment. These practice standards do not introduce new rules. Instead, they continue rules on that existed in the former Occupational Therapy Regulations. The new practice standards explain and clarify these rules and answer frequently…
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Committee Recruitment
NSOTR is now inviting applications from registrants to serve on a committee of the Regulator. Applications will be accepted until January 16, 2025. Why apply to serve on a committee? Committees play an essential role in the regulation of occupational therapy. Serving on a committee of the Regulator is a valuable way to contribute to…
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Regional Outreach Sessions
In the coming months, NSOTR will host regional outreach and information sessions for registrants across the province. There will also be two virtual sessions for registrants who are unable to attend in person. Please see below for information on dates, locations, and times. These sessions will provide information on the new Regulated Health Professions Act, the…
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October Office Closures
Please note that the NSOTR office will be closed on Monday, October 13 for Thanksgiving. All communications will be responded to on Tuesday, October 14. In addition, the NSOTR offices will be closed to the public on Tuesday October 21 and Wednesday October 22 due to all-day staff commitments. We will still address urgent e-mails…
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Office Closure Sept 30, 2025
The Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator’s office will be closed on Tuesday, Sept 30, 2025 for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Services will resume as normal on Wednesday, Oct 1, 2025 at 8:30am.
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Consultation on Bylaw Amendments
Please be advised that the Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator (NSOTR) Board has proposed several amendments to its Bylaws. As required by the RHPA General Regulations, we are initiating our 30-day consultation period with NSOTR registrants and members of the Nova Scotia Regulated Health Professions Network. Key Changes: How to Participate:1. Review the Draft By-Laws [LINK]2. Submit…