Morneau draws criticism from business, concerns from premier in Nova Scotia
HALIFAX — Finance Minister Bill Morneau took his “listening tour” over Ottawa’s controversial tax proposals to Halifax on Friday, drawing criticism from some small business owners and concerns from Nova Scotia’s Liberal premier.
Morneau met with local small business owners at a library in downtown Halifax, and said afterwards he heard concerns about the changes, but also an understanding that a system is needed that is fair for all Canadians.
He met later with Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil, who told reporters Friday that he was concerned about the impact the tax changes could have on health care recruitment in a province already dealing with a family doctor shortage.
“I’ve raised the issues that I’ve heard from Nova Scotians and I’ve raised my concerns that I have with them as well around the impact I believe it will have on our province,” McNeil said at the Nova Scotia legislature.