Since 1999, the provincial government increased health-care spending by more than 78 per cent.
nova scotia
January 22, 2021
10:57AM
Last year was the first in at least 25 years that the province derived no revenue from petroleum royalties.
October 1, 2020
11:03AM
Government accounted for 61.6 per cent of all economic activity in the province.
July 30, 2020
9:37AM
High rates can influence people’s decisions on where to work or start new businesses.
June 11, 2020
11:09AM
The province’s net debt will rise from $15.2 billion to nearly $17.2 billion.
June 9, 2020
8:59AM
Government workers in Atlantic Canada received 11.9 per cent more (on average) in wages than their private-sector counterparts.
June 4, 2020
11:58AM
Nova Scotia’s net debt is projected to eclipse $17 billion this year.
June 4, 2020
11:26AM
Wait times cost Canadians up to $1,963 for each person waiting for treatment.
June 1, 2020
11:24AM
RBC forecasts an $800 million provincial deficit this year, Scotiabank forecasts $970 million.
February 25, 2020
1:21PM
The province projects a $535 million increase in net debt this year alone.