N.S. Realtor Says Foreign Buyer Ban Makes Province ‘Unwelcoming’
On January 1, a new federal law came into effect that temporarily bans most non-Canadians from buying a home in Canada.
On January 1, a new federal law came into effect that temporarily bans most non-Canadians from buying a home in Canada.
The request comes after the federal environment minister told Premier Tim Houston on Monday the feds would reject Nova Scotia’s bid to avoid a carbon tax.
From dental care to new housing projects, the federal government’s massive spending programs won’t work properly unless they have a plan for labour.
The federal government will continue to spend more than it takes in, although this year it will only be half of last year’s $113.8-billion deficit.
Nova Scotia’s plan to have $10-a-day child care is moving forward ahead of schedule with the province announcing Friday that child care fees will be significantly reduced by April 1.
The benefit intends to provide income support for workers unable to work due to the latest Covid-19 public health lockdowns.
Lunenburg’s ABCO Industries has been awarded a major contract from the federal government to repair search and rescue boats used by the Canadian Coast Guard.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says all of the country’s main airlines will suspend service to Mexico and Caribbean destinations starting Sunday and going until April 30th.
Despite facing a $381 billion deficit, the federal government announced further spending initiatives to help the economy recover from Covid-19. During her nearly 40-minute fall economic statement, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland made it clear that the economy will need more help during, and after, the pandemic.
The restaurant industry in Atlantic Canada is feeling a bit more relieved after the Federal Government announced a new rent subsidy program last week. Under the new program, businesses can get direct support to pay rent and mortgages, if they have experienced a drop in revenue during the pandemic.