As the Nova Scotia government gears up for next year’s budget deliberations, it’s asking the public for their opinion.
The province is seeking input on the 2027-2028 budget through a series of in-person and virtual meetings this fall.
“As Bluenosers, we need to talk about the challenges we’re facing, along with the opportunities ahead,” said Premier Tim Houston in a news release. “This won’t be a typical, town-hall style consultation. We’ll give Nova Scotians the information they need to help build their own budget, one that reflects their priorities and shows us the trade-offs they’re willing to make to support them.”
The 2026-2027 budget had a forecasted $1.2-billion deficit.
The in-person budget meetings will be held at:
- Dr. Carson and Marion Murray Community Centre in Springhill at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 21
- Louis Millett Community Complex in New Minas at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 24
- Rodd Grand Hotel in Yarmouth at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 28
- Centre 200 in Sydney at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 1
- Halifax Forum at 7 p.m. on Oct. 5
- Eastern Shore Community Centre in Musquodoboit Harbour at 7 p.m. on Oct. 8
The virtual sessions will be held on:
- Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m. (facilitated in French)
- Oct. 2 at 2 p.m.
- Oct. 6 at 6:30 p.m.
People who cannot attend the in-person or virtual sessions can email their budget suggests to budget@novascotia.ca.
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