Good things are
development to provide the province with more revenue to address the needs of the public and increase prosperity. What is your government currently doing to generate more revenue from Nova Scotia’s natural resource sector? Premier Houston: We must become more self-reliant to mitigate the risk that outside forces can throw us into economic turmoil. Nova Scotia is blessed with countless opportunities. We can get our natural resources out of the ground while still holding companies accountable for being responsible environmental citizens and complying with our environmental laws and regulations. Nova Scotia has incredible opportunities in natural gas, uranium, and critical minerals that can make Nova Scotia a generational success story, creating good-paying jobs for Nova Scotians. By removing the blanket bans on entire industries of natural resources, we have sent the signal loud and clear that Nova Scotia is ready to have meaningful discussions on how these projects can be done safely. Spotlight on Business: Premier Houston, we have covered a lot of topics, in closing, would you like for us to share anything with our readers that we have not spoken about? Premier Houston: While there is a lot of uncertainty and fear with the ever- evolving tariffs, there is a lot of hope and optimism for Nova Scotia. Good things are happening in our province and the world is noticing. We are leading the country in healthcare reforms that have resulted in Nova Scotians seeing a real difference in accessing care. The country is looking to Nova Scotia to lead the breakdown of interprovincial trade barriers. And businesses locally and abroad are finally seeing Nova Scotia as a place where they can invest, grow our economy, and create good jobs for Nova Scotians. I’m optimistic about the future of our province.
happening in our province and the
world is noticing.
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