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The Nova Scotia Royal Commission on the Cost of Borrowing Money, the Cost of Credit, and Related Matters in the Province of Nova Scotia was created by Order-in-Council dated May 29, 1963. Arthur R. Moreira was appointed sole commissioner, with Kenneth M. Matthews appointed Commission Counsel and Professor J.J. Vorstermans and Mr. Errol M. Davison, accountant with H.R. Doane & Co., hired as researchers/expert advisors. Its mandate was to inquiry into all aspects of money lending and credit granting in Nova Scotia, including a review of the legislation and the level of protection it offered the general public. Public hearings were held in Halifax, New Glasgow, Sydney, and Truro from August 12 to October 31, 1963. Written submissions were received from interested persons. Private meetings were held with individuals who requested it. Questionnaires were sent to specific individuals, to random loan businesses and real estate agencies in NS. An Interim Report was submitted January 22, 1964. The Final Report was submitted to Government on February 22, 1965 and the Commission disbanded.
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CREATED 2022-12-08 Karen White
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