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2009-07-02
Province Issues Special Warrant
The province approved a special warrant for $1.13 billion today, July 2, to provide the authority to fund operating and capital needs until Oct. 31.

2009-06-22
Province proceeds with previously announced increases to Tobacco Taxes, Pension Plan Contributions
Two finance measures already announced by the previous government are going ahead, Finance Minister Graham Steele said today, June 22.


What's New 

  • Special Warrant Approved
    The Government of Nova Scotia has approved a Special Warrant for $1.13 billion to provide the authority to fund operating and capital expenses up to October 31, 2009.
    Fact Sheet (pdf)
     
  • Upgrade of Provincial SAP System – July 3, 2009
    The province is upgrading SAP software systems used in all government departments to meet current standards. The new system will enable future improvements to SAP business processes.
    SAP Upgrade Information
  • Changes to PSSP Contributions
    Effective July 30, 2009, the province will increase contributions for employees and employers of the Public Service Superannuation Pension Plan (PSSP).
    This contribution increase will begin to improve the Plan’s long-term funded status and is a step towards ensuring the long-term health of the PSSP.
    Fact Sheet (pdf)

  • Tobacco Tax Rate Increase
    Effective at midnight tonight, Monday, June 22, 2009, tobacco tax rates will be raised by $0.05/unit in Nova Scotia.
    This is an important revenue generating initiative that will provide an estimated $21.9 million more in 2009-10 to fund programs and services for Nova Scotians.
    Fact Sheet
     (pdf)


Recent Publications

 

Graham Steele

The Honourable Graham Steele
Minister of Finance
 

 

Community Counts

July 3, 2009 - Community Counts is pleased to announce the latest release of data:

  • New charts have been added to the following sections:  Income, Education, Households, Labour, and Social. Flash player 10 is required. Click here to download the latest version.
  • Cancer Care data now available under the Health section.