Official notices regarding by-laws are published in the Chronicle Herald and on this page.
Notice of Approvals
NOTICE OF APPROVAL
BY-LAW C-703 RESPECTING MUNICIPAL CEMETERIES
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that By-law C-703, Respecting Municipal Cemeteries was adopted by Halifax Regional Council on September 9, 2025.
By-law C-703 amends By-law C-700, Respecting Municipal Cemeteries. The purpose of the amendments is to extend the lifespan of municipal cemeteries and support their ongoing day-to-day operations.
The text of the amended By-law C-700 may be viewed on the online 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: September 27, 2025
Iain MacLean, Municipal Clerk
This notice was posted to this site on September 26, 2025 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
NOTICE OF APPROVAL
BY-LAW C-1103 RESPECTING CAMPAIGN FINANCING
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that By-law C-1103, Respecting Campaign Financing was adopted by Halifax Regional Council on October 7, 2025.
By-law C-1103 amends By-law C-1100 Respecting Campaign Financing. The purpose of the amendments is to streamline campaign finance procedures by removing municipal surplus trust accounts, clarifying banking and disclosure requirements for candidates, and extending timelines for information requests by the Returning Officer.
The text of the amended By-law C-1100 may be viewed on the online 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: October 18, 2025
Iain MacLean, Municipal Clerk
This notice was posted to this site on October 17, 2025 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.
Notice of Second Readings
NOTICE OF SECOND READING
BY-LAW T-801, RESPECTING PROPERTY TAX BILLING FOR TAX RELIEF RECIPIENTS
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Halifax Regional Municipality will consider the adoption of By-law T-801 at a meeting of Regional Council to be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 in the Halifax Council Chamber, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax.
By-law T-801 will amend By-law T-800, Respecting Property Tax Billing for Tax Relief Recipients.
The purpose of the amendments is to reflect the repeal of Administrative Order 2014-001-ADM and replacement with Administrative Order 2024-001-ADM Respecting Tax Relief for Non-Profit and Registered Canadian Charitable Organizations, and to amend the tax billing twice per fiscal year.
The Council will receive written submissions from interested persons concerning the above by-law at the November 18, 2025 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 October 31, 2025 in accordance with the requirements of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter.