Elevate your local knowledge
Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!
Highlights of the 2019-20 Nova Scotia provincial budget
Original Publication Date: March 26, 2019 2:12AM
Publication Updated: April 21, 2025 2:56AM
HALIFAX – Highlights of the 2019-20 Nova Scotia budget introduced Tuesday:
– A surplus of $33.6 million is projected on a spending program of about $11 billion, with a $15.3-billion debt.
– Federal contributions to the province are projected to go up $178 million compared to this fiscal year, with Ottawa’s transfers and equalization making up about one third of revenues.
– The government’s biggest spending increase is $157 million in capital grants for refurbishment of hospitals in Cape Breton and Halifax.
– The new health spending also includes $16.8 million for home care and an added $10 million on collaborative health centres to help relieve family doctor shortages.
– The budget includes a small increase of $14.2 million for programs that support adults and children with disabilities.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?
You must be logged in to post a comment.
