The NSCNR Board has proposed the following Standard of Practice: Continued Education for consultation by registrants, public, patients and other interest holders. Please submit your feedback for consideration by the NSCNR Board by Friday, October 23, 2026 by emailing office@nscnr.ca. The draft for consultation may be found here: SP- R003: Continued Education For DC Licensees:…
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…
Public members of boards and committees play a key role in fulfilling the public interest mandate of regulators like the NSCNR. Board public members are appointed by government through the Agencies, Boards and Commissions process. Committee public members are appointed by the NSCNR Board. There are 7 Statutory Committees that require public members under Nova…
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…
Please navigate to the Laws and Standards tab above to connect to all Standards of Practice governing licensed Chiropractors and Naturopathic doctors in Nova Scotia starting May 27, 2026. Much appreciation is extended to the Transition Team, NSCC Board, NSCC staff, Department of Health and Wellness and the numerous professionals engaged in consultation and development.
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…
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,…
The Nova Scotia Chiropractic and Naturopathic regulator invites comment on the draft NSCNR Bylaws during the approval process. Consultation is open until April 30, 2026 and feedback can be sent to: office@nscnr.ca The complete document is found HERE. We invite public, registrants, future registrants and other interest holders to assist us in fulfilling our role…
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.