Kevin Bissett March 16, 2021 - 12:48 PM
FREDERICTON - New Brunswick s Progressive Conservative government tabled a $10.7-billion budget Tuesday that is heavily influenced by the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. While better days are ahead, we know that COVID-19 will continue to have a big influence on our lives for much of this year, Finance Minister Ernie Steeves said in the provincial legislature. We also know that continued support will be needed.
The budget includes almost $65 million to directly address COVID-19 through measures such as immunization and funding for the Tele-Care 811 phone line. It also has more money for physician recruitment and new nursing homes.
New Brunswick government tables $10.7-billion budget shaped by COVID-19 pandemic
by Kevin Bissett, The Canadian Press
Posted Mar 16, 2021 3:48 pm EDT
Last Updated Mar 16, 2021 at 3:58 pm EDT
FREDERICTON New Brunswick’s Progressive Conservative government tabled a $10.7-billion budget Tuesday that is heavily influenced by the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“While better days are ahead, we know that COVID-19 will continue to have a big influence on our lives for much of this year,” Finance Minister Ernie Steeves said in the provincial legislature. “We also know that continued support will be needed.”
The budget includes almost $65 million to directly address COVID-19 through measures such as immunization and funding for the Tele-Care 811 phone line. It also has more money for physician recruitment and new nursing homes.
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