The string of deficits will increase Nova Scotia’s government debt by nearly 40 per cent from 2019/20 to 2024/25.
size of government
November 6, 2020
9:48AM
Nova Scotia recorded the largest government sector at 61.6 per cent of the economy, more than double the optimal size.
September 23, 2020
3:02PM
Ottawa plans to create a national childcare system and introduce more “green” spending initiatives.
September 17, 2020
8:39AM
A growing size of government produces deficit-spending and debt.
August 28, 2020
1:59PM
If Prime Minister Trudeau keeps his commitment to no new taxes, borrowing will finance the proposed expansion.
March 22, 2019
1:28PM
In 2018-19, per person federal program spending (adjusted for inflation) reached $8,869.