The Nova Scotia government projects net debt will increase by 23 per cent over three years.
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The province's median wait between referral from a family doctor and receipt of treatment was 56.7 weeks.
At 63 per cent of the economy, Nova Scotia’s government footprint is far beyond the estimated optimal level.
It makes sense to enhance the teaching practicum while reducing the number of education courses.
The province remains among the highest-taxed jurisdictions in North America.
Last year, the percentage of children in the province who attended child care fell from 61 per cent to 56 per cent.
The province's net debt is projected to rise by more than $6 billion.
Every Nova Scotian is responsible for $18,906 in provincial government debt in 2023/24.
The province has some of the highest personal income taxes in North America.
In 2022, the province’s population grew by 7.7 people for every home completed—the second-lowest ratio in Canada.