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The #HongKong #Trade #Development #Council (#HKTDC) has expressed support for the 2026-27 Budget presented by the Financial Secretary of the #HKSAR. The #budget outlines measures to strengthen #HK’s position as an #international centre for #finance, #trade, #shipping, and #innovation and #technology (I&T). It aligns with #China’s 15th Five-Year #Plan, aiming to help #businesses #integrate into national #development and seize #global #opportunities. https://cnbusinessforum.com/hong-kong-budget-2026-27-aims-to-boost-trade-and-innovation-amid-national-five-year-plan/

'You'll see a deficit': Premier Scott Moe tempers Sask. budget expectations
As Premier Scott Moe says the government is choosing to not raise taxes or cut services, the Official Opposition is already casting doubt on the upcoming budget, saying they don't believe it will provide an accurate picture of Saskatchewan's finances.

#politics #budget #Saskatchewan
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/scott-moe-budget-preview-2026-27-9.7104494?cmp=rss

Money for N.S. youth advocate hailed as 'relief,' but longer-term budget unclear
The Nova Scotia government has set aside a long-awaited chunk of money to establish an office for a child and youth advocate. Monday’s budget included $300,000 for the office, which was a commitment made by the Houston government in 2021.

#budget #government #youth #NovaScotia
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/nova-scotia-child-and-youth-advocate-budget-9.7104221?cmp=rss

Council tax bill increase agreed as Lichfield District Council approves budget plans

https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2026/02/25/council-tax-bill-increase-agreed-as-lichfield-district-council-approves-budget-plans/

Lichfield District Council House sign. Picture: Alex Davidson

A banner year for military space funding— with an unclear path beyond

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://spacenews.com/a-banner-year-for-military-space-funding-with-an-unclear-path-beyond/

C’est fou de voir comment les choses ne changent pas. La une du magazine La Quête de Décembre-Janvier 2014. #budget #magazine

Saskatchewan premier rejects belt-tightening in budget, cites ‘challenging time’
Premier Scott Moe says he will be responding to economic uncertainty by prioritizing provincial industries in the upcoming budget to be tabled next month.
#economy #budget #Saskatchewan #Canada #CarlaBeck #NDP
https://globalnews.ca/news/11690606/saskatchewan-premier-rejects-belt-tightening-budget/

Energy bills to fall in April after charges shake-up

Changes announced in the #Budget mean domestic energy prices should fall sharply in April.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2lpl9lxw2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

(c) #BBC #News

‘A lot of chaos:’ Halifax budget debates see mayor on opposite side of council
Halifax council has had heated debates in recent days as discussion continues around the municipal budget, with some councillors blasting Mayor Andy Fillmore’s suggestions as “chaos.”

#politics #budget #Halifax
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/a-lot-of-chaos-halifax-budget-debates-see-mayor-on-opposite-side-of-council-9.7104593?cmp=rss

Premier defends Nova Scotia budget as critics continue to speak out
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is defending his province's newly unveiled budget as critics voice concerns about cuts to public service and a $1.2 billion deficit.
#politics #budget #economy #NovaScotia #NSbudget
https://globalnews.ca/news/11689280/premier-defends-nova-scotia-budget-as-critics-speak-out/

Tensions high as Halifax mayor, councillors battle over how to balance books
The mayor recently brought up the idea of reducing municipal wages over the next three years by seven per cent. One councillor is calling the budget process "chaotic."
#politics #budget #Halifax #Halifaxbudget
https://globalnews.ca/news/11688460/halifax-budget-discussions/

Premier defends Nova Scotia budget as critics continue to speak out
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is defending his province's newly unveiled budget as critics voice concerns about cuts to public service and a $1.2 billion deficit.
#politics #budget #economy #NovaScotia #NSbudget
https://globalnews.ca/news/11689280/premier-defends-nova-scotia-budget-as-critics-speak-out/

Tensions high as Halifax mayor, councillors battle over how to balance books
The mayor recently brought up the idea of reducing municipal wages over the next three years by seven per cent. One councillor is calling the budget process "chaotic."
#politics #budget #Halifax #Halifaxbudget
https://globalnews.ca/news/11688460/halifax-budget-discussions/

Whitehorse mayor warns of 'real cuts' in $125M operating budget
Mayor Kirk Cameron presented the City of Whitehorse’s proposed 2026-28 operating budget to city council during a budget address on Feb. 23 in which he announced the senior utility rebate will be slashed in half, if the plan passes.
#budget #cuts #Whitehorse
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/whitehorse-mayor-proposed-operating-budget-cuts-9.7104199?cmp=rss

OpenAI's #spending dreams deflate faster than a popped balloon 🎈💸—but don't worry, they assure us they've got it all under control. Meanwhile, this #article is so #exclusive you can’t even read it 🙅‍♂️❌—a fitting metaphor for their #budget, perhaps? 😂
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/20/openai-resets-spend-expectations-targets-around-600-billion-by-2030.html #OpenAI #OpenAI #Tech #News #Humor #HackerNews #ngated

Ottawa incentivizes electric vehicle purchases; Nova Scotia makes them more expensive
Nova Scotia's budget on Monday includes a $500 fee for electric vehicles and $250 fee for hybrids — to be paid every two years.
#electricvehicles #fees #budget #NovaScotia #Canada
https://globalnews.ca/news/11687274/electric-vehicle-hybrids-nova-scotia-fee/

#budget

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