Information Picket/Rally to prevent the privatization of Nova Scotia’s registries

Research has shown that when a public service is privatized, the quality of the service is at risk and  the cost to the public increases.

Halifax (28 May 2015) — On March 12, the Minister responsible for Access Nova Scotia, Mark Furey, said in a CBC report, the government is in discussions regarding the privatization of three registries: the Registry of Joint Stocks, the Land Registry and the Registry of Motor Vehicles. 

The statement by the Minister on the potential privatization of a revenue generating registry should concern all Nova Scotians.

Privatization of public services leads to higher costs and lower quality of service

The Nova Scotia Government and Employees Union (NSGEU/NUPGE) is proud of the public services our members provide who work for these registries. 

Research has shown that when a public service is privatized, the quality of the service is at risk and the cost to the public increases. There is potential risk to the confidentiality of records when information is shared with a private company that is not accountable to the public. Registry services are also inter-linked with other government departments like Justice.  

As well, privatization can mean the loss of decent jobs, which would have a devastating impact on Nova Scotia communities.

Support public services — join the rally!

Supporters of public services will join workers outside Access Nova Scotia Centre, 380 Kings Rd, in Sydney on Thursday May 28 from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

Send a message to Minister Furey and the Nova Scotia government that you value public services too much to allow them to privatize them.

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The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) is one of Canada's largest labour organizations with over 360,000 members. Our mission is to improve the lives of working families and to build a stronger Canada by ensuring our common wealth is used for the common good. NUPGE