Standard of Practice: Open for Consultation

Please join us for information sessions to assist in the addition of regulation for Naturopathic Doctors in Nova Scotia and the transitional process of the NSCC to the NSCNR under the Regulated Health Professions Act. Tuesday, April 14, 2026 ND licensing processes for current NSAND members Tuesday, April 21, 2026 ND Reserved Practice Permits Tuesday,…

Please navigate to the tab in the Laws and Standards section to read the full documents. Along with the Regulated Health Professions Act and the General Regulations to the RHPA, these documents form the basis of legislation for the professions of Chiropractic and Naturopathic Medicine in Nova Scotia. The DC/ND Regulations will be in force…

As we approach Truth and Reconciliation Day in Canada next week, the NSCNR would like to share the final FCC Reconciliation Pathway report in both English and French. Reconciliation is a shared journey where we learn, unlearn, and relearn; lift and support each other; make and commit to changes in relationships and perspectives; and maintain…

As per the new NSCNR process for Standard of Practice (SOP) development, you are invited to provide feedback related to the attached draft document: NSNCR Standard of Practice – Prescribing for Compounding Pharmacy fulfillment and Reserved Practice Permit for Prescribing DIN Products for Compounding Pharmacy Fulfillment. The full document may be found here: Draft-for-consultation-SOP-Rx-for-Compounding-Pharma-fulfillment-and-RPP-Requirements-20260817.pdf This…

As per the legislation, the NSCNR has officially migrated under the Regulated Health Professions act as of May 27, 2026. To confirm licensure of any Chiropractor or Naturopath in Nova Scotia, please click on the License Verification Register in the blue box above. Any individual who does not appear as entitled to practice in the…

This is the official space for important announcements from the Nova Scotia Chiropractic and Naturopathic Regulator. Please check back regularly to stay informed. Past notices can be found under the announcements tab.