Nova Scotia Premier considers discussing financial aid with wine industry despite wineries' rejection of previous $1.6M offer.

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is open to discussing financial aid with the province's wine industry after wineries rejected a $1.6 million support offer. Grape growers criticized the proposal for including aid for commercial bottlers, who use imported juice to create cheaper wines that compete with local products. Opposition leaders stress the importance of addressing concerns over unfair competition if support is provided to commercial wine producers.