Share your race-based and linguistic identity information (opt in) with the healthcare system
If you want to opt in and share your race-based and linguistic identity information with the healthcare system, you can opt in online at any time.
Opt in online if you want to share your race-based and linguistic identity information with the healthcare system.
Nova Scotia is now collecting race-based and linguistic identity data in healthcare through the Fair Care Project. Providing your racial information to the healthcare system is a voluntary opt-in process.
Protecting your information
Provincial privacy and security protocols protect your race-based and linguistic identity information. Your racial identification isn't included on your Health Card or used to identify you in any way.
Before you start
Make sure you have your Health Card number.
Technical requirement
You can’t access the opt-in form online if you’re outside Canada or your computer’s IP address is outside Canada.
Options
You can opt in using the Race-Based and Linguistic Identity Data Collection Form (PDF) if you’re unable to opt in online. You can also opt in when you apply for or renew your Health Card.