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N.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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CBC News broke the news in Canada on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
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