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flag Nova Scotia faces a $1.2-billion deficit, cutting public jobs and spending while boosting health and infrastructure funding.

flag Nova Scotia's 2026-27 budget projects a $1.2-billion deficit, driving plans to cut the civil service by 5% annually and public sector spending by 3% yearly over four years, primarily through attrition. flag The government will reduce grants by $130 million and cut non-frontline jobs, especially in departments like Environment and Natural Resources, while protecting frontline services. flag Despite the deficit, capital spending rises to $3.5 billion, focusing on health care, schools, highways, and long-term care, including a $1.2 billion hospital expansion. flag New vehicle fees for EVs and hybrids begin in October 2026. flag Debt is projected to reach $27.9 billion by 2026-27, with a debt-to-GDP ratio of 39.4%, and the government maintains the 14% HST, indexing tax brackets to save families over $1,400.

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