2008-05-05
Financial Measures Act Introduced
The Financial Measures Act, supporting a number of measures in the 2008-09 provincial budget, was introduced today, May 5.
2008-04-29
Budget Bulletin: Tax Relief for Nova Scotians
The province of Nova Scotia will hold the line on corporate taxes, proceed with promised tax reductions, and introduce new tax relief in 2008 and 2009. These measures will save Nova Scotians $97 million in 2008 and $138 million in 2009.
2008-04-29
Budget Bulletin: Helping Nova Scotians Stay Warm
The high price of oil has posed challenges for all Nova Scotians, especially those with low incomes. It has also substantially increased the cost of running the Your Energy Rebate program. In light of this, government has revamped the measures necessary to help Nova Scotians stay warm in the winter months.
2008-04-29
Budget Bulletin: Nova Scotia's Commitment to Debt Reduction
The government of Nova Scotia remains committed to sound fiscal management and reducing the province's debt in 2008-09.
2008-04-29
Budget Address
Mr. Speaker, I am proud to present my fourth budget as Minister of Finance and Nova Scotia's seventh consecutive balanced budget.
2008-04-29
2008-09 Budget Overview
The province of Nova Scotia is tabling its seventh consecutive balanced budget in 2008-09, estimating a surplus of $189.7 million.
2008-04-29
Government Introduces Seventh Consecutive Balanced Budget
Nova Scotia's seventh consecutive balanced budget was tabled at Province House today, April 29, by Finance Minister Michael Baker.
2008-04-24
Budget Date Announced
Finance Minister Michael Baker today, April 24, announced he will introduce the government's 2008-09 budget in the House of Assembly on Tuesday, April 29 beginning at about 2 p.m.
2008-04-04
FINANCE--Nova Scotia Pension Agency Appoints CEO
A new chief executive officer of the Nova Scotia Pension Agency has been appointed. Steven R. Wolff, who has 20 years experience in the global financial services industry, begins his duties on May 12.
2008-04-01
Province Approves Additional Appropriations for 2007-08
The province has approved $300 million in additional program and capital expenses for the fiscal year ending March 31.