People First of Nova Scotia - PFNS

06/18/2026

Earlier this evening in Ottawa, reports from the Special Joint Parliamentary Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying (AMAD) were tabled in the House of Commons and the Senate.

Inclusion Canada welcomes the recommendation to amend the Criminal Code to indefinitely exclude persons whose sole underlying medical condition is a mental illness from eligibility for MAiD

We urge the federal government to implement the recommendation without delay. Inclusion Canada believes the committee has reached the right conclusion. Our CEO Krista Carr was one of the witnesses who appeared before the Committee.

Now, Track 2 of MAID must be repealed.

See our full media release in link below:

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Parliament-Committee-Got-It-Right-on-MAiD-for-Mental-Illness--Now-it-Must-Repeal-Track-2.html?soid=1122821539728&aid=9McWouKo3UU

06/18/2026

That's not trust, that's subservience. - Dave Hingsburger
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ID: Image shows a lady who has Down syndrome being hugged by another lady. Text reads: “If someone with an intellectual disability trusts you the moment they meet you, it’s not trust at all. They are simply being compliant to your wishes or demands.”

06/18/2026

Who remembers this? 😊

This is the first picture that we took for Facebook back in 2017!

It's always fun looking at the great memories we have made together. Do you remember this day?

If you have an old People First photo, we'd love ❤️ to see it!

Share in the comments.

💙 We can't wait to make more memories.

06/16/2026

This is why advocacy is important; our members are doing meaningful work in our province. Thank you for sharing your voice.

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This post talks about su***de and disability benefits.

People in Alberta are worried about changes to their disability support program.

Starting July 1, many people will move from the AISH program to a new program called ADAP. Some people may receive less money or have different rules about working.

Many people have shared that they feel scared and uncertain about what these changes will mean for their future. Sadly, one disability advocate reportedly died by su***de after writing about the stress and anxiety he was experiencing.

Everyone deserves dignity, respect, and the support they need to live a safe and healthy life.

💙 If you are struggling, please know you are not alone. Reach out to someone you trust or call 988 if you need immediate mental health support.

As the province’s Alberta Disability Assistance Program comes into effect in July, many in the disability community are anxious and worried.

06/15/2026

There is still space available.

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06/15/2026

The Construction Industry Supports Program is funded by the Province of Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency.

06/15/2026

Do you have an emergency kit?

Household emergency kits are a key part of personal preparedness – you should always have one ready to go in your home. Need to know what to put in your kit? We’ve got you covered!

Learn more about creating your kit at: https://emergencyinfo.novascotia.ca/preparing-for-an-emergency?fbclid=IwY2xjawSGoOhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF4YUhpYnNyR2dERzIwa0ppc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtDK1JY0NBx3j9Q2QcOsWvSOxt6G6MzKrAn23cJcRH1BVHkWN6OS3t1h1Mnf_aem_YWdncwDS4bz_AoG3lJ3ZVqan5ZDn&brid=YWdncwFitWcrKk5fbew-Df0bIp06

06/15/2026

06/11/2026

Nova Scotia looks like a hot one for today. Stay heat smart. I will be eating lots of popsicles.

06/11/2026

On October 16, 2027, Special Olympics Team Canada will walk into a stadium in Santiago, Chile in front of a global audience for the Special Olympics World Summer Games. They will have trained for years.