Regulatory Environment and Randy Delorey

Laurel Broten: The release points out that it been a year and a half since Laurel Broten tabled her report on tax reform, and says that while the government has made some progress to create a more positive regulatory environment, Nova Scotians continue to pay sky-high taxes compared to other Canadians, according to Metro News. In January, the Chamber made a pre-budget submission to finance minister Randy Delorey, calling on the government to reform the province tax system, balance the budget, create an open for business attitude in government, and continue to prioritize immigration initiatives to help address Nova Scotia demographic problems, along with other recommendations. If Halifax is going to be a top three growth city in Canada, Chamber members, especially small businesses, need governments to support them with a long-term plan to lower taxes, Chamber board chair Rob Batherson is quoted in the release. Delorey will table the budget Tuesday afternoon in the legislature. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.