Posted April 17, 2026
The Yarmouth ferry is not sustainable
A recent trip on the ferry from Saint John, New Brunswick to Digby, Nova Scotia prompted a thought. The ferry was well appointed and completed its journey in 2 hours and 20 minutes.
Posted March 27, 2026
“Today, we learned that the independent Nova Scotia Energy Board – effectively the judge and jury on power rates – agreed with Nova Scotia Power (NSPI) and approved what they asked for… I strongly disagree with this decision. It is out of touch in every way.”
Posted March 6, 2026
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.