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Nova Scotia's premier reversed some budget cuts after public backlash, but critics say remaining cuts hurt vulnerable programs.
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.
In response, Houston reversed some cuts on March 10, reinstating $53.6 million in funding for vulnerable communities and apologizing.
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.
The government maintains it is balancing tax cuts with health-care investments and natural resource development, while the legislature prepares to hear public testimony.
El primer ministro de Nueva Escocia revirtió algunos recortes presupuestarios después de la reacción del público, pero los críticos dicen que los cortes restantes dañan a los programas vulnerables.