What specific funding is being restored by the Nova Scotia government?
Premier Tim Houston announced Tuesday they’re walking back $53 million in planned cuts in the upcoming budget, after protests and public outcry.
The restoration is focused on seniors, disabilities and youth programs.
The biggest chunk coming back is $16 million for the seniors meal delivery program.
As well as over $6.6 million in operating grants for long-term care facilities
Over $3.5 million is back for the youth day program pilot, and $3.3 million toward grants for disability support locations.
There’s also $1.8 million for Autism Nova Scotia, and $1.4 million restored for various scholarships for African Nova Scotian students.
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