Finance and Treasury Board Minister John Lohr addresses the House of Assembly on Feb. 23, 2026. (Province of Nova Scotia)

Nova Scotia budget cuts civil service by 5%, boosts wages and workforce programs

by Todd Humber February 24, 2026

written by Todd Humber February 24, 2026

Nova Scotia's 2026-27 provincial budget, tabled Feb. 23, outlines a $1.19-billion deficit while introducing significant changes that will affect employers, HR professionals and workers across the province. Finance and Treasury Board Minister John Lohr presented Budget 2026-27: Defending Nova Scotia,...

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

Nova Scotia budget cuts civil service by 5%, boosts wages and workforce programs

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