Nova Scotia and Citizens

: But the premier shouldn’t feel good about balancing the budget on the backs of younger residents, according to The Chronicle Herald. Nova Scotia has the unenviable status of investing less in citizens in their 20s, 30s, 40s and their children than any other province in the country. Plus the population grew, with kind-hearted citizens welcoming immigrants and refugees. Why Nova Scotia spends $6,200 per person under 45, less than half the $13,200 it spends per retiree. The bulk of Nova Scotia spending goes to health care , grade school and early child development , postsecondary and training , along with social services for persons with disabilities, seniors and families . Spending in these areas is up $38-million from 2015 after inflation. When federal spending for retirement and families with children are added, total spending is more than $33,000 per person age 65-plus and less than $12,000 per person under 45. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.