The three Maritime provinces rely more heavily on federal transfers than any other province.
atlantic canada prosperity
November 24, 2020
11:01AM
In 2019, government spending equaled a remarkable 55 per cent of Atlantic Canada's economy.
August 12, 2020
9:03PM
Some workers remain unemployed because the benefits are generous.
June 18, 2020
1:32PM
Budget include an additional $185 million in transfers from Ottawa.
June 9, 2020
8:59AM
Government workers in Atlantic Canada received 11.9 per cent more (on average) in wages than their private-sector counterparts.
June 1, 2020
11:24AM
RBC forecasts an $800 million provincial deficit this year, Scotiabank forecasts $970 million.
