Voters in Nova Scotia are scheduled to go to the polls on Nov. 26. At dissolution, the Progressive Conservatives held 34 seats in the 55-seat legislature, the Liberals held 14 seats, the NDP had six and there was one Independent.
Here’s a look at some of the promises announced by the three major parties:
Progressive Conservatives:
— Cut the harmonized sales tax by one percentage point, to 14 per cent, by April 1. (Announced shortly before election call.)
— Increase the basic personal exemption on the Nova Scotia income tax to $11,744 from $8,744.
— Increase minimum wage in 2025 to $16.50 per hour from $15.20 per hour.
— Remove the tolls from the two Halifax harbour bridges at a cost to government coffers of $40 million.
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Liberals:
— Establish the position of ethics commissioner with order-making powers; give more resources to auditor general.
— Grant order-making powers to the privacy commissioner so …