News
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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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.… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more