By David Trueman
September 14, 2026
Benefit Cost Analyses: HCC Concerns with Consistency
Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) staff have access
to and can apply Benefit–Cost Analysis (BCA) tools, despite prior statements to the
contrary. We request that these tools, methodologies, and assumptions be made
publicly available and updated using current best practices. This is particularly
important to support transparent, evidence-informed prioritization of infrastructure
investments under ongoing fiscal constraints.


