Posted September 22, 2023
The failure to index tax brackets is unjust and threatens Nova Scotia’s growth
The Houston government has been unrestrained in its spending. Nova Scotians will therefore have found it surprising that the province nevertheless showed an unexpected surplus in the fiscal year ending last March.
Posted September 8, 2023
Canada’s housing crisis was the primary topic at the recent cabinet retreat in Charlottetown. The ministers received briefings and recommendations from experts. Prime Minister Trudeau’s remarks to the press afterwards were extensive but remarkably lacking in substance given the many ideas that have been proposed. Read More »
Posted August 18, 2023
The province wants an informed report on the economic benefits of the Yarmouth Ferry. CBC reports that 16 bids have been submitted to do the work. Your columnist is not one of them, but is puzzled that the matter needs such ponderous analysis. History provides a clear answer.
Posted August 4, 2023
Premier Houston and the federal government are constantly at odds on many matters deeply impacting Nova Scotians. Taxpayers are not being well served.
Posted July 7, 2023
Premier Houston has been a persistent and vocal critic of the federal carbon tax. Now that the Trudeau government owns the blame, Houston should plan to own the proceeds.