nova scotia

8:07AM
Printer-friendly version
Nova Scotia can improve health care without breaking the bank

Since 1999, the provincial government increased health-care spending by more than 78 per cent.


10:57AM
Printer-friendly version
Investors souring on Nova Scotia’s oil and gas sector

Last year was the first in at least 25 years that the province derived no revenue from petroleum royalties.


11:03AM
Printer-friendly version
Nova Scotia most government-dominated province in Canada

Government accounted for 61.6 per cent of all economic activity in the province.


9:37AM
Printer-friendly version
McNeil government should reduce income tax rates to spur Nova Scotia’s COVID recovery

High rates can influence people’s decisions on where to work or start new businesses.


11:09AM
Printer-friendly version
McNeil government faces debt tidal wave

The province’s net debt will rise from $15.2 billion to nearly $17.2 billion.


11:58AM
Printer-friendly version
Estimating the recessionary impact on Nova Scotia finances: Part 2

Nova Scotia’s net debt is projected to eclipse $17 billion this year.


11:26AM
Printer-friendly version
Nova Scotians pay dearly for health-care wait times

Wait times cost Canadians up to $1,963 for each person waiting for treatment.


11:24AM
Printer-friendly version
Estimating the recessionary impact on Nova Scotia finances—Part 1

RBC forecasts an $800 million provincial deficit this year, Scotiabank forecasts $970 million.


1:21PM
Printer-friendly version
Nova Scotia budget is balanced, but concerns loom over debt and taxes

The province projects a $535 million increase in net debt this year alone.