Halifax hospitals face backlash from staff over parking woes – CBC
Free hospital parking for all patients, families and staff began Thursday in Nova Scotia
May 02, 2025
Two unions representing workers at Halifax hospital sites say parking problems for employees are so acute that it will become a staffing retention issue if solutions aren’t found soon.
The Houston government made good on an election campaign promise Thursday by implementing a new free parking program at health-care sites in Nova Scotia.
But angry feedback from Halifax staff had Nova Scotia Health and the IWK asking for patience after workers complained the new system has made it impossible for them to find parking spots unless they arrive significantly earlier for their shifts.
“It’s definitely extremely frustrating for our members and absolutely our members are going to look for other options if they continually face this situation every day,” said Hugh Gillis, first vice-president of the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union.
“We recognize the announcement is a step in the right direction, but it’s leaving some of our health-care workers at our busiest sites behind.”
