Iain RankinEconomy · BudgetNova Scotia 2026 budget aims to reduce $1.2B deficit through cutsTHEN · Criticizes off-budget spending and says the deficit was predictable, urging preparation for future fiscal challenges beyond balancing books↓NOW · Mar 4, 2026Opposes tax hikes to cover the deficit, urging government to live within its means and slow spending growth.
Brendan MaguireEconomy · BudgetNova Scotia 2026 budget aims to reduce $1.2B deficit through cutsExpresses that budget cuts are tough and personally burdensome, with regret and empathy, without endorsing specific measures.
Claudia ChenderEconomy · BudgetNova Scotia 2026 budget aims to reduce $1.2B deficit through cutsCalls for pausing and retracting the budget cuts, saying they are poorly considered and could hurt revenues.
Dave RitceyEconomy · BudgetNova Scotia 2026 budget aims to reduce $1.2B deficit through cutsDefends budget cuts as tough choices while noting $66M in arts and culture, up $15M since 2021.
John LohrEconomy · BudgetNova Scotia 2026 budget aims to reduce $1.2B deficit through cutsAcknowledges credit concerns, backs multi-year deficit cuts, and warns downgrade would raise borrowing costs.
Tim HoustonEconomy · BudgetNova Scotia 2026 budget aims to reduce $1.2B deficit through cutsSupport spending cuts to match limited resources and declining revenues, calling them necessary tough decisions.
