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Nova Scotia Cuts $130M in Grants Amid Budget Crisis

2/26/2026

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  • The Nova Scotia government announced a $130 million grant reduction, about 40% of the previous budget, affecting education, arts, and health programs and causing job losses.
  • Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage Minister Dave Ritcey said decisions were based on resource allocation and provided no specific reasons.
  • Funding for a student transit pass program will be discontinued and redirected to assist low-income families as the province addresses a $1.2 billion deficit.