![]() The minister said his government's main investments will be in health care, education and roads. "We know we're going to have to pay more if we want to complete projects, but I know that in the case of health, it is a significant focus for our government to fix the health-care system," said MacMaster. That, combined with labour shortages, have resulted in the delay of some projects and increased prices for others. Inflation and Russia's invasion of Ukraine continue to cause supply chain issues and drive up costs. That's not to say the numbers are without pressures outside the government's control. #ALLAN MACMASTER UPDATE#MacMaster said the lack of surprises in Thursday's update reflects a normalizing of the provincial finances as the COVID-19 pandemic causes less havoc in the numbers. Expenses are up by $110.8 million, due mainly to increased department spending of $97.1 million. Total revenue is projected to be $12.7 billion, up $71.8 million from budget day. Thursday's numbers show the deficit has increased by $48 million since the budget was tabled and passed last spring, clocking in now at $554.2 million. "Are we considering any restraint measures? All the time," MacMaster told reporters in Halifax during the first fiscal update for the 2022-23 budget. Nova Scotia's budget is mostly on track at this point in the year, but major challenges are looming and Finance Minister Allan MacMaster warns restraint could be part of the equation. Nova Scotia Finance Minister Allan MacMaster on Friday, Sept. ![]()
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