Inverness MLA Allan MacMaster said his first full year in government was a busy one.
Finance Minister and Inverness MLA Allan MacMaster (Communications Nova Scotia photo)
Some of the items MacMaster spent time on include the Port Hasting Roundabout redesign, the carbon tax, general road work, helping local volunteer fire departments with increasing presumptive coverage as well as offering increased funding to offset the difficulties in fundraising over the pandemic.
Over the next year, MacMaster, who is also the province’s Finance Minister said a key initiative is increased internet and cell coverage, noting if people aren’t connected, how can they be expected to work and come to the area.
The Inverness MLA also pointed to the government’s recent increase to the heating assistance rebate up to $1,000 for eligible households, as well as the new seniors care grant. He said those two items, among others, will help Nova Scotians with the costs they are facing.