Provincial Budget

• New venture capital fund in Manitoba to be more independent from government

  Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson says businesses have told her that having access to capital is critical for growth.

  Economy

  Apr 29
  
• Stakeholders offer mixed reviews of New Brunswick’s budget

  “I think there was a few failing grades I could potentially give this budget.”

  Economy

  Mar 23
  
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• Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation calls for ‘adequate’ funding in upcoming budget

  The STF says it hopes Wednesday's provincial budget announcement will include an increase of 4.7 per cent to the education operational budget compared to 2021-2022.

  Education

  Mar 22
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• N.B. finance minister sports muddy work boots, offers few hints on eve of budget release

  Opting for a pair of work boots over the traditional pair of new shoes, N.B. Finance Minister Ernie Steeves teased “something for everyone" prior to Tuesday's budget release.

  Economy

  Mar 21
• N.S. projects smaller 2021-22 budget deficit, even with $80M in new spending

  The deficit for the 2021-22 fiscal year has shrunk to $445 million from the forecast of $585 million presented in the March provincial budget.

  Economy

  Sep 29, 2021
• Construction, restaurant industries react to Manitoba budget

  Chris Lorenc said while he's been critical of the government in the past, Thursday's budget's commitment to investment in strategic infrastructure is a step in the right direction.

  Economy

  Apr 8, 2021
• Manitoba 2021 budget includes rent, child-care freezes, rebate cheques while focusing on COVID-19

  Manitoba's budget is focused primarily on mitigating the effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic and includes things like rebate cheques and rent freezes for residential tenants.

  Canada

  Apr 7, 2021
• Ontario long-term care workers’ unions say they were forgotten in province’s 2021-2022 budget

  More than 100 people protested over the lack of funding for long-term care home workers in the Ontario budget.

  News

  Mar 25, 2021
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• COVID-19 expenses push Nova Scotia budget into $585-million deficit

  The new deficit estimate in Premier Iain Rankin's first budget breaks a string of four consecutive balanced budgets, though the government has a goal of returning to balance.

  Canada

  Mar 25, 2021
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• Nova Scotia capital budget over $1 billion for second consecutive year

  The $1.17-billion earmarked for highways, schools and hospitals tops last year's $1.042-billion plan.

  Canada

  Mar 23, 2021