Federal Government: Jim Flahertys

Jim Flahertys: Flaherty has indicated the federal government is on track to eliminate the $17.9-billion deficit by 2015, just in time for a fall election. But he has also been hinting at some strategic spending in this budget to help keep the economic recovery from bogging down, according to The Chronicle Herald. The finance minister may also provide funding for the upgrading of skills, and that is also important for a province with a plethora of post-secondary institutions and Nova Scotias business sector probably shouldnt expect too much from Finance Minister Jim Flahertys budget when it is released Tuesday. But until it is delivered, there is still room for hope. The Conservative government is reported to be concerned about high unemployment among well-trained young people, many of whom have been seeking their first job. This is important for Nova Scotia, where there has been a steady out-migration of young people who cannot find meaningful employment in their home province. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.