An overhead look at Coastal Action's living shoreline in Mahone Bay, NS. Photo: Coastal Action.

Environment Minister Tim Halman is unsure of when the Coastal Protection Act will be implemented, with his government planning to do another round of consultations before they look to do so.

The legislation was introduced and passed by the Liberal government in 2019 with the goal of creating more protections for coastal properties from development.

Following that the government said they planned to do community consultations to ensure everyone knew what the new legislation entails after which they would fully adopt the new policies.

Two consultations have already been completed but now the Houston government wants another, with Halman saying “We have to ensure Nova Scotians understand what the regulations are about; it’s evident a lot of property owners don’t.”