Posted March 6, 2026
The budget is not taking us to a good place
The February 23rd budget was introduced with a barrage of explanatory material. Governments provide a complex range of services, most of which require a lot of infrastructure: schools, hospitals and seniors housing, for example. Read More »
Posted February 20, 2026
The government of Canada provides Equalization payments to provinces that are less prosperous than the average. These payments are an important aspect of federalism. The federal income tax rates apply equally to people in every province. Read More »
Posted January 9, 2026
After three years of fiscal surpluses Nova Scotia is projecting a $1.29 billion deficit for the year ending March 31, 2026, more than double the combined surpluses in the previous three fiscal years. Resuming strong population growth must be part of the solution.
Posted December 19, 2025
EverWind is a company advancing an ambitious green energy project that can be a wonderful addition to Nova Scotia’s economy. The company has committed to a wide array of wind turbine installations, which will support exportation of emissions-free fuel for electricity. The risk to worry about is political.
Posted November 21, 2025
Prospects for the next election are viewed very differently by the various players. Read More »