Motion passes to cut HST in N.S. by one per cent [Video]

Nova Scotia has passed a motion Tuesday to permanently reduce the provincial portion of the harmonized sales tax (HST) beginning April 1, 2025.

Premier Tim Houston promised to cut the HST by one per cent during the 2024 provincial election campaign as a way to make life more affordable for Nova Scotians.

“We recognize the affordability issues that Nova Scotians are facing, that Canadians are facing. I’m very pleased we just passed in the house right now the first cut to HST in the history of this province, and we did that on the first day,” said Houston.

“So, that will fulfill a campaign promise that we made and we know that there’s more to be done.”

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Nova Scotia Finance and Treasury Minister Timothy Halman says this is just the first step in making life easier for Nova Scotians.

“Today’s motion is the next step to reduce the HST for …