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Industry Highlights and Impacts from Nova Scotia Provincial Budget 2026-27

On February 24, the Government of Nova Scotia tabled Budget 2026-27, a $18.9-billion fiscal plan that includes a record $3.5-billion capital program. With total spending of $18.9 billion, Budget 2026-27 estimates a deficit of $1.2-billion deficit and forecasts net debt to reach $27.9 billion, or 39.4 per cent of GDP.

Institute of Skilled Trades

The Institute of Skilled Trades is being launched to provide students and apprentices with modern training and equipment to develop the skills employers need. The IST and skilled trades training at NSCC will now be guided by an industry-led council that will help modernize and strengthen programming.