Credit ratings for the Province of Nova Scotia
Independent assessment of the credit worthiness of the Province of Nova Scotia from 3 major global credit rating agencies.
The Province of Nova Scotia currently receives credit ratings from Dominion Bond Rating Service (DBRS), Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) and Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services (S&P).
These 3 major global credit rating agencies provide an independent assessment of the credit worthiness of the Province of Nova Scotia. They typically provide a credit rating for the short-term debt and long-term debt, as well as a ratings outlook for the long-term debt.
Nova Scotia credit rating
| Credit rating agency | Short-term debt | Long-term debt | Ratings outlook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Bond Rating Service | R-1 (mid) | A (high) | Stable |
| Moody's Investors Service | n/a | Aa2 | Stable |
| Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services | A-1+ | AA- | Stable |