N.S. Announces Increase in Income Assistance Rates » The Laker News

N.S. announces increase in income assistance rates » The Laker News

HALIFAX: Nova Scotians receiving income assistance will see their payments increase this year, marking the second year rates have been indexed to inflation.Payments will increase by 1.6 per cent in 2026.“Rising costs for essentials like rent, groceries and utilities put real pressure on household budgets,” said Barbara Adams, Minister of Opportunities and Social Development. “By continuing to tie rates to the cost of living, we’re providing more…

Income Assistance Rates Increase

Provincial release: Nova Scotians receiving income assistance will see their payments increase this year, marking the second year rates have been indexed to inflation. Payments will increase by 1.6 per cent in 2026. “Rising costs for essentials like rent, groceries and utilities put real pressure on household budgets,” said Barbara Adams, Minister of Opportunities and […] More

Province Increases Income Assistance Rates

Nova Scotians receiving income assistance will see their payments increase this year. It’s the second year in a row, that rates have been indexed to inflation. In 2026, payments will increase by 1.6 per cent. Disability Support Program participants that receive the standard household rate will also see a 1.6 per cent increase. A release from the province states these changes reflect the government’s commitment to supporting Nova Scotian’s facing…