US EditionN.S. health minister admits ‘growing pains’ with new free parking policy at hospitals
- Starting May 1, 2025, hospitals in the Halifax region introduced free parking, including additional on-site spaces for staff at major facilities such as the Halifax Infirmary and the Victoria General site.
- The policy followed a government promise made during last fall's election campaign amid long-standing concerns about insufficient parking for staff and patients.
- The Halifax hospitals and nearby lots have about 2,365 parking spots but require approximately 6,220 spaces at peak times, creating intense competition for parking.
- Health Minister Michelle Thompson emphasized the importance of finding an appropriate distribution of parking spaces between patients and hospital staff, while recognizing there are still some operational challenges to address.
- The health authority plans policy adjustments, including issuing $500 tickets to unauthorized parkers and adding 175 free staff parking spots to address evolving issues.
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Health minister admits to 'growing pains' with free hospital parking
The health authority in Nova Scotia says it is seeking the power to issue $500 tickets to unauthorized vehicles that take advantage of free parking at hospitals. Nova Scotia Health emailed Halifax-area hospital staff today to say it is working to preserve spaces for patients, visitors, and authorized staff. The message comes a day after […]
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