Nova Scotia Families Fight Budget Cuts to Disability Support


Author: The Daily News Now! March 5, 2026 Duration: 1:54
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Nova Scotia Families Fight Budget Cuts to Disability Support

Nova Scotias provincial budget cuts to disability support programs have left families reeling, with Club Inclusion, a day program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, completely defunded. The ten percent overall cut to day programs, including a twenty percent reduction to the caregiver benefit, has caused worry and frustration among families and caregivers. Premier Tim Houston has no plans to adjust the budget, leaving families skeptical about long-term support.

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