Communications & engagement — Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Regional municipality of Halifax has 2 adopted policies on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-05.

Administrative Order 2023-002-ADM — Respecting Public Participation for Planning Documents and Applications adopted policy

Sets minimum standards for public engagement on planning documents and certain development applications, and engagement with abutting municipalities. Implements the Planning and Development Engagement Guidebook. Advances diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in participation.

Public Participation Policy (Administrative Order 2023-002-ADM companion page) adopted policy

Sets minimum standards for public engagement across HRM, including diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility requirements. Adopted June 20, 2023; notice posted October 13, 2023. Updates 1997 framework.

Machine-readable: communications.json · Official website: https://www.halifax.ca · Last verified 2026-06-05 · Communications & engagement across Canada