The Province of Nova Scotia administers the distribution of the federal gas tax funds to municipalities. The distribution is based on a formula proposed by the Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities (UNSM).
The distribution formula is based on:
- population
- the number of dwellings in a municipality
- municipal expenditure
A municipality must enter into an agreement with the province (Municipal Funding Agreement) and submit a five-year Capital Investment Plan with eligible projects and meet reporting requirements before funds are released.
Allocation of Federal Gas Tax Revenues
|
Fiscal year |
Canada’s Contribution |
|
2010-2011 |
$ 55,926,000 |
|
2011-2012 |
$ 55,926,000 |
|
2012-2013 |
$ 55,926,000 |
|
2013-2014 |
$ 55,926,000 |
|
TOTAL |
$223,704,000 |
From 2005-2010, the Province distributed $145,159,000 to municipalities to support sustainable infrastructure investments in Nova Scotia.
