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flag Nova Scotia's premier reversed some budget cuts after public backlash, but critics say remaining cuts hurt vulnerable programs.

flag Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston’s approval rating fell to 39% in a recent poll, the lowest since 2021, following controversial $304.9 million in budget cuts that sparked public backlash, protests, and boos at events. flag In response, Houston reversed some cuts on March 10, reinstating $53.6 million in funding for vulnerable communities and apologizing. flag Despite the reversal, critics including NDP leader Claudia Chender argue the remaining cuts to arts, culture, tourism, and Indigenous programs remain harmful and poorly justified, urging a pause to assess economic impacts. flag The government maintains it is balancing tax cuts with health-care investments and natural resource development, while the legislature prepares to hear public testimony.

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