RESOURCES for migrant workers in Ns

What are my labour rights in Nova Scotia? / ¿Cuáles son mis derechos laborales en Nueva Escocia?

What happens if I am injured while working in Nova Scotia? / ¿Qué ocurre si me lesiono mientras trabajo en Nueva Escocia?

For Medical, Police and Fire Emergencies  - Phone: 911

    • NOII-Hfx/Kjipuktuk Migrant Workers Program

      • No One Is Illegal-Halifax Kjipuktuk is a grassroots movement dedicated to building power & solidarities for migrant justice across unceded Nova Scotia. Its Migrant Workers program engages in outreach, accompaniment, public education, and advocacy, in solidarity with migrant workers in the province.

    • Phone: (902) 329-9595

    • Email: noii.hfx@gmail.com

    • Website: www.migrantjusticens.ca/migrant-workers-program

    • Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team (MHMCT)

      • MHMCT provides crisis support for children, youth and adults experiencing mental health crises.

      • Phone: 902-429-8167

        or 1-888-429-8167

      • Website: www.nshealth.ca/service-details/

    • Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia

      • The Workers’ Compensation Board provides workplace injury insurance to workers and employers in Nova Scotia. All employers of migrant workers in the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program in Nova Scotia are required to have WCB coverage. If you’ve been injured on the job and are not able to work, you may qualify for WCB benefits.

      • Phone:

        1-800-870-3331 (toll-free)

        1-902-491-8999 (Halifax)

        1-902-563-2444 (Sydney)

      • Website: www.wcb.ns.ca

    • The Office of the Worker Counsellor

      • The Office of the Worker Counsellor provides assistance to anyone navigating Workers Compensation and Occupational Health and Safety systems in Nova Scotia. Their services are confidential and free of charge.

      • Phone: 902 455 5455

      • Email: info@workercounsellor.ca

      • Website: www.wcb.ns.ca

    • Frontier College

      • Frontier College runs free programs in reading, writing, math, homework, adult education, and English language skills for underserved children, youth, and adults.

      • Telephone:

        902-494-7003 or

        1-888-425-1517

      • Email: halifax@frontiercollege.ca

      • Website: https://www.frontiercollege.ca/Programs/By-Location

    • NS Public Library System

      • There are 80 libraries throughout the province and access is free to everyone. Some services include: internet, printing, digital services like online language training (Rocket Languages), borrowing books online, etc.

      • Find a library closest to you and then register for a card online: https://library.novascotia.ca/map

    • Feed Nova Scotia

      • Feed Nova Scotia brings together more than 140 food banks and free meal programs across the province. Search for food bank or other meal programs in your area at: www.feednovascotia.ca/find-food

    • Legal Info Nova Scotia

      • Legal Info NS provides access to legal information. Check out their website to access support via phone, email, and direct messaging.

      • Telephone:

        902-455-3135 (Halifax Region)

        1 800 665-9779 (toll-free in North America)

      • Website: www.legalinfo.org

    • Justice Access

      • Justice Access is a bilingual (French-English) legal information centre that offers free and confidential services across Nova Scotia.

      • Phone:

        (902) 433-2085

        1-844-250-8471

      • Email: info@ajefne.ns.ca

      • Website (including inquiry form): www.ajefne.ns.ca/justice-access/

    • Rural Transportation Association (Rural Rides)

      • Rural rides is a network of rural bus services. Visit the website or call to get connected to a bus service nearby.

      • Phone: (902) 896-8959

      • Email: info@ruralrides.ca

      • Website: ruralrides.ca

    • Nova Scotia Labour Standards Division

      • The Labour Standards Division deals with employment rights related to hours of work and breaks, deductions from pay, minimum wage, etc. You can file a complaint if you feel that that your employer has violated Nova Scotia Labour Standards.

      • Phone:

        Employment Rights Inquiries: 902-424-4311

        Administrative Inquiries: 902-424-5637

      • Website: novascotia.ca/lae/employmentrights

    • Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission

      • The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is an independent government agency that administers the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act. You can file a complaint with them if you feel that your human rights have been violated.

      • Phone: 902-424-4111

      • Email: hrcinquiries@gov.ns.ca

      • Website: humanrights.novascotia.ca

    • Nova Scotia 211

      • NS 211 a free, confidential helpline and web service that connects you to community and social services in Nova Scotia, in over 140 languages.

      • Phone and WhatsApp: 211

      • Website: ns.211.ca

    • Nova Scotia Health

      • A dedicated number to schedule a vaccine or booster appointment or get a record of your vaccine history if you got previous COVID 19 vaccines in Nova Scotia.

      • Phone: 1-833-797-7772