Nova Scotia government's budget deficit continues to grow: finance minister Nova Scotia's deficit continues to grow: minister Dec 18, 2025 Dec 18, 2025 Updated 2 hrs ago SMS Email Finance Minister John Lohr tables the provincial budget at Province House in Halifax on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Kelly Clark SMS Email Print Copy article link Save HALIFAX - Nova Scotia’s finances have slid further into the red.Finance Minister John Lohr announced this morning that the province's deficit has grown to $1.29 billion.That’s $64.4 million more than the government expected in its September update.Lohr says the larger deficit is the result of more health-care spending and tax cuts. The province also spent almost $25 million to cover the cost of fighting wildfires over the summer.Altogether, the province says it’s added $1.33 billion in new spending since the spring budget.This report by ºÃÉ«tvwas first published Dec. 18, 2025 The ºÃÉ«tv Press. All rights reserved. SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tags Atlantic Politics More Politics Stories COVID-19 benefits helped economy rebound, but post-payment verification lacking: AG Nova Scotia election: Liberals promise to establish inquiry into illegal fishing +2 Halifax security forum gathers as Trump's support for Taiwan, Ukraine in question Fintrac imposes more than $600K penalty on First Nations Bank of Canada Feds fund health study for Indigenous communities downstream of oilsands ºÃÉ«tv military says it has tracked, stopped China surveillance in Arctic waters Government boosts money for athletes ahead of Paris Olympics, COC says more is needed Liberals changing sex offender registry in response to Supreme Court decision Joly pledges foreign-service reboot in which diplomats better grasp languages, topics Manitoba Tories say premier's promise to control food prices has rung hollow You might be interested in +3 There's a happiness gap between young people in Quebec and in the rest of Canada +5 Anne Murray weighs the highs and lows of a big year, and her unexpected new album Poilievre says Carney trying to manipulate his way to majority with floor-crossings Poilievre says Carney's Liberals are 'counterfeit' Conservatives Sign Up to Newsletters Get the latest from ºÃÉ«tvNews in your inbox. Select the emails you're interested in below. Atlantic News Today The Atlantic News Today newsletter keeps you updated on the latest stories from Eastern Canada . It is sent from Monday to Friday. Top News Today Top News Today newsletter delivers the day's essential stories from the Maritimes and top national headlines, directly to your inbox every day of the week. Enter your information to receive these newsletters Email First name Last name Sign up Success! An email has been sent with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. All our emails are free and can be cancelled at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" from the newsletter. Sponsored Content Building Canada’s Digital Future: Why High-Performing, Trusted, and Energy-Efficient Networks Matter More Than Ever Canada is entering a new era of nation-building. From clean-energy corridors and c… Events Coming Up in December Similar Stories U.S. trade representative fires opening salvo in review of Canada-U.S.-Mexico deal The Latest: Trump administration moves to cut off transgender care for children Mamdani has a place in NYC history. But which place in a centuries-long list of mayors?
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