Nova Scotians

Nova Scotians: Premier Darrell Dexter picked Labour Day to announce the idea, which is expected to be in place by 2015, according to The Chronicle Herald. Currently, Nova Scotians must work for a year before qualifying and The provincial government plans to halve the time it takes for Nova Scotians to qualify for parental leave at work. After the change, someone employed for six months would qualify for pregnancy leave or parental leave, which allows the parent to return to his or her job or a comparable one. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.