We are located in BC and are still working towards being able to relocate extra-provincially with our current employment but are interested in connecting with others investing in the Nova Scotia market. 

Is anyone aware of a similar program offered by the Canadian feferal government or Ontario provincial government to the FHA 203k Loan?

It seems like everyone is waiting to see what will happen because our current provincial government keeps threatening to change taxing laws but isn't clear what those will be.

I live near Boston and would be interested in hearing some provincial local advice.

When they get down to 5 or better yet 3, then you are talking about finalists.One thing going for Toronto as the only Canadian city (much as I would love it and am skeptical at the same time) on the list is that both the provincial and the federal government can help in crafting the their proposal.Oren

I was thinking of PEI where the non-resident rates are 25-65% higher (combining provincial and municipal portions).I suppose this is yet another reason that makes New Brunswick more attractive for investment. 

Technically, the tax rate is the same on owner-occupied and non-owner occupied, but an owner occupant receives a rebate on the provincial portion of the property tax (between 40 & 50%).

Additionally, rent control in Ontario has been around for decades, the current provincial government has just extended the scope  (actually, unrolled a previous set-aside/exemption, introduced 3 decades ago, on existing rent control).

Does the provincial government have any energy rebates you can look into? 

Their regulatory role is mainly one of representation in the Provincial Commission constituted in every Chamber of Commerce.