Nova Scotia's projected surplus appears to fulfil a promise by the premier to balance the budget. But some pundits smell a rat
Only four provinces - British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Quebec and Nova Scotia - are expecting to balance their books this year
Think-thank suggest tax reforms that it says would boost the province’s revenues
Province raises booze, tobacco taxes; corporate tax cut postponed
Province borrows billions to build roads, schools, hospitals
In 2006, Stephen Harper promised an independent budget officer. Once in office, he appointed a candidate who turned out to be too independent for Tory tastes
Budget may include spending cuts, finance minister says
Former BMO chief economist hired to review province’s budget projections
Revenue for the month up 8%
Quebecers who earn more than $100,000 a year will see their income tax rise