Nova Scotia recorded the largest government sector at 61.6 per cent of the economy, more than double the optimal size.
Atlantic Canada Prosperity
Août 12, 2020
9:03PM
Some workers remain unemployed because the benefits are generous.
Juin 25, 2020
2:25PM
In 2019, equalization represented 15.5 per cent of provincial revenue in Nova Scotia.
Juin 25, 2020
10:14AM
The province's net government debt may rise 17 per cent in 2020/21.
Juin 22, 2020
11:42AM
While the regulatory change is welcome news, significant reforms are still required to restore investor confidence.
Juin 18, 2020
1:32PM
Budget include an additional $185 million in transfers from Ottawa.
Juin 15, 2020
3:17PM
Forecasts project a -5.1 per cent decline in the province's GDP.
Juin 9, 2020
8:59AM
Government workers in Atlantic Canada received 11.9 per cent more (on average) in wages than their private-sector counterparts.
Juin 4, 2020
11:58AM
Nova Scotia’s net debt is projected to eclipse $17 billion this year.
Juin 1, 2020
11:24AM
RBC forecasts an $800 million provincial deficit this year, Scotiabank forecasts $970 million.
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