Nova Scotia Premier Faces Backlash at African Heritage Month Gala
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Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston faced backlash at an African Heritage Month gala for his governments budget cuts, which slashed grants and services for Black and African Nova Scotian communities. The new budget, with a $1.2 billion deficit, includes cuts to over 1,000 public service jobs and $130 million in grants. Opposition leaders criticized the lack of prior talks and the impact on scholarships, health programs, and youth activities. Houston defended his decisions, promising to listen to concerns and maintain support for equity goals. African Nova Scotia Affairs Minister Twila Grosse vowed to cut costs smartly, while other cuts to First Nations programs and mental health funding drew further concern.
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