nova scotia

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All parties should commit to growing Nova Scotia’s economy

When it comes to the main categories of taxation, Nova Scotians pay more than almost anybody else in North America.


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Proposed HST cut not best option for tax relief in Nova Scotia
Consumption taxes are generally the most efficient way for governments to raise revenue.

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Nova Scotia government follows ‘drunken sailor’ fiscal strategy

In one year, the province's net debt grew by $780 million.


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Education spending waaaaay up in Nova Scotia yet problems persist

The province's math scores plummeted by 45 points from 2003 to 2022.


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Nova Scotia government must correct bad policy to unleash mining potential

The province is home to 16 of the 31 critical minerals essential for Canada and its trading partners.


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Nova Scotia patients endure crippling wait times

Waits for a general surgeon in 2023 cost patients in the province $33.5 million in lost wages.


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Nova Scotia’s massive government stifling economic growth

Governments often dole out money for political gain.


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Budget season in Atlantic Canada—one bright spot in sea of red ink

The Nova Scotia government projects net debt will increase by 23 per cent over three years.


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Nova Scotians still face longest health-care wait times in Canada

The province's median wait between referral from a family doctor and receipt of treatment was 56.7 weeks.


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Nova Scotia remains Canada’s most government-dominated province

At 63 per cent of the economy, Nova Scotia’s government footprint is far beyond the estimated optimal level.