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Nova Scotia’s opposition accuses the government of inadequate governance, citing a short legislative session and hidden spending, amid a $1.4 billion deficit and plans for energy projects.
Nova Scotia’s opposition leaders are criticizing the provincial government for scheduling a brief legislative session, calling it inadequate for addressing key issues like health care and affordability.
Former justice minister Becky Druhan and NDP Leader Claudia Chender say the eight-day session contributed to a crisis of confidence, accusing the government of avoiding scrutiny and spending $6.7 billion outside the formal budget process since 2020-21, including $1.6 billion in 2024-25.
The government, facing a $1.4 billion deficit, plans spending cuts and expanded energy projects, including lifting bans on fracking and uranium mining, while advancing offshore wind development.
Opposition parties are pushing for a budget officer to improve transparency, but the session length remains uncertain.
La oposición de Nueva Escocia acusa al gobierno de gobernanza inadecuada, citando una sesión legislativa corta y gastos ocultos, en medio de un déficit de $1.4 mil millones y planes para proyectos energéticos.