Nova Scotia's government indexes income assistance payments to inflation, providing a 2.5% increase retroactive to April 1, starting July 1.
Nova Scotia's government will index income assistance payments to the rate of inflation, starting July 1 with a 2.5% increase retroactive to April 1. This marks the first increase in three years, costing the province $7 million and benefiting over 23,000 individuals receiving assistance. The annual indexing aims to provide more predictability for clients and support vulnerable Nova Scotians.
March 27, 2024
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