Population growth often leads to faster economic growth, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the economy is doing well.
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According to long-term trends, public school spending is rising while test scores are falling.
The inability to control spending remains the primary reason for Ottawa's string of deficits.
Over the last nine years, Canadian living standards have not increased.
The province's net debt is projected to rise by more than $6 billion.
According to the budget, the province will run its second consecutive deficit in 2024/25.
When commercial centres have lower median employment incomes than capital cities, the private sector may be in real distress.
Every Nova Scotian is responsible for $18,906 in provincial government debt in 2023/24.
The province has some of the highest personal income taxes in North America.
Provincial and federal net debt has increased by $1.0 trillion from 2007/08 to 2023/24.
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