TENS - Taxed Enough Nova Scotians

The TENS - 10

Below is our first annual TENS - 10. This is a list of 10 questions our volunteers compiled. We encourage you to discuss these at your place of work, with friends and family. Then send us your responses to info@taxedenoughns.com

1. What should the role of government be in Nova Scotia?

2. Which region of the world (country, state, or province) is a good example for Nova Scotia to follow and why?

3. Is Nova Scotia competitive?

4. Do you believe that higher tax rates equal higher standards of living for all? Do lower tax rates equal higher standards of living?

5. Approximately what percentage should federal transfers account for in terms of Nova Scotia's total revenue?

6. Do you believe taxpayers should fund private companies? Why or why not?

7. Do you believe Nova Scotia is on the right track economically? Where do you see the province in 10 years? 25 years?

8. Do you believe Nova Scotia should adopt a flat income tax rate? Why or why not?

9. Approximately what percentage of the province's GDP should the public sector account for?

10. How can the Nova Scotia government help businesses thrive in the province?