Nova Scotia will raise its monthly 911 fee, while several provinces and territories also charge residents

Nova Scotia’s government-mandated 911 fee is set to rise on Oct. 1 from $0.43 to $1.13 per month for each eligible phone line, according to PlanHub. The fee is collected by telecommunications providers and remitted to provincial or territorial governments; it is not considered a carrier price increase.

PlanHub lists monthly fees of $0.70 in Prince Edward Island; $2.59 in New Brunswick, up from $0.97 after an increase on Aug. 1, 2026; and $0.57 in Quebec, up from $0.55, with another increase set for Jan. 1, 2027. The listed fees are $0.75 in Newfoundland and Labrador, $0.95 in Alberta, $2.22 in Saskatchewan and $3 in the Northwest Territories. PlanHub notes that the fees in Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador are not necessarily new October increases.

Ontario, British Columbia and Manitoba do not charge a separate fee, instead funding 911 and emergency services through general municipal and property taxes. Saskatchewan previously raised its 911 tax from $0.94 to $1.88 per month in 2025 and indexed future increases to the Saskatchewan Consumer Price Index.