Official notices regarding by-laws are published in the Chronicle Herald and on this page.
Notice of Approvals
NOTICE OF APPROVAL
BY-LAW P-104, RESPECTING THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS FOR THE HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that By-law P-104, Respecting The Board of Police Commissioners for The Halifax Regional Municipality was adopted by Halifax Regional Council on October 1, 2024.
By-law P-104 amends By-law P-100, Respecting The Board of Police Commissioners for The Halifax Regional Municipality. The purpose of the amendment is to include language defining the role of the Commissioner of Public Safety position, and the clarification of the respective roles and responsibilities of the Board, the Commissioner and different business units of the Municipality.
The text of the amended By-law P-100 may be viewed on the Internet in the Legislation & By-law section at halifax.ca or copies obtained from the Office of the Municipal Clerk, 1841 Argyle Street, 1st floor, Halifax between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Effective date: March 28, 2026
Iain MacLean, Municipal Clerk
This notice was posted to this site on March 27, 2026 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
NOTICE OF APPROVAL
BY-LAW F-304, A BY-LAW RELATING TO FEES FOR THE PROVISION OF TAXATION INFORMATION
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that By-law F-304, A By-law Relating to Fees for the Provision of Taxation Information was adopted by Halifax Regional Council on May 12, 2026.
By-law F-304 amends By-law F-300, A By-law Relating to Fees for the Provision of Taxation Information. The purpose of the amendment is to update the fees for the provision of tax information to better reflect actual costs, support full cost recovery under the HRM Corporate User Fee Policy, and reduce reliance on general taxpayers.
The text of the amended By-law F-300 may be viewed on the Internet in the Legislation & By-law section at halifax.ca or copies obtained from the Office of the Municipal Clerk, 1841 Argyle Street, 1st floor, Halifax between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Effective date: May 16, 2026
Iain MacLean, Municipal Clerk
This notice was posted to this site on May 15, 2026 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
Notice of Second Readings
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Halifax Regional Municipality will consider the adoption of By-law U-120 at a meeting of Regional Council to be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 in the Halifax Council Chamber, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax.
By-law U-120 will amend By-law U-100, Respecting User Charges. The purpose of the amendment is to apply an overall 11% increase to hourly ice rental rates, as approved within the 2026/27 Municipal Budget.
The Council will receive written submissions from interested persons concerning the above by-law at the June 16, 2026 session of Council. Written submissions must be received by the Municipal Clerk’s Office no later than 9:00 a.m. on the advertised date. Written submissions may be forwarded to the Municipal Clerk by email, clerks@halifax.ca, by fax, 902-490-4208; or by mail, P.O. Box 1749, Halifax NS, B3J 3A5. For more information, please contact the Municipal Clerk’s Office at 902-490-4210 or clerks@halifax.ca.
The staff report and proposed by-law / amendments may be obtained from the Office of the Municipal Clerk, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, at 902-490-4210 or clerks@halifax.ca. Council agendas and reports may also be reviewed online.
Iain MacLean, Municipal Clerk
This notice was posted to this site on May 29, 2026 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.