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Large governments in the Maritimes stifle economic growth

In the last year of reliable data before the pandemic, government spending in Nova Scotia represented 60.2 per cent of the economy.


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Pursue natural gas in Atlantic region

Atlantic Canada has the potential to alleviate Europe’s natural gas shortfall while generating investment and jobs here at home.


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Atlantic Canada—no room for fiscal complacency

In the Maritimes, a larger share of provincial revenue comes from Ottawa than in any of the other provinces.


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Low levels of economic freedom chasing young people away from Atlantic Canada

The region has the largest share of seniors as a portion of the population in the country.


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Attracting More People is Key to Atlantic Canada’s Future

The recent inflow of people to the region does not mean the problem of outmigration has been solved.


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Governments in Atlantic Canada should increase space for the private sector
Ottawa spent nearly $178,466 per person in Atlantic Canada but raised only $95,513 per person from the region.