10/08/2025
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Effective immediately, the Province has eliminated the five-year certification renewal requirement for journeypersons in most compulsory trades, such as plumber, construction electrician and boilermaker, which will save them time, money and paperwork. This makes it easier and more affordable to work in the skilled trades by removing red tape and reducing costs for thousands of trades professionals.
Additionally, experienced professionals in almost all trades – more than 70 occupations – will pay less to challenge their certification exam. The Province has reduced the cost to $350 from $644.15, bringing Nova Scotia more in line with other provinces and making it easier for experienced workers, including newcomers, to become certified.
Learn more at https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/07/nova-scotia-reduces-fees-eliminates-renewals-skilled-trades