Premier David Alward is rejecting criticism of offering companies in the province such rebates in order to expand.
The programme was criticised by Provincial NDP Leader Dominic Cardy after layoffs at Radian 6 but Alward is not dissuaded. He maintains Radian 6, based in San Francisco, will still be growing its footprint in the province.
The Premier adds the risk to taxpayers is greatly reduced with payroll rebates because the government money isn't paid out until the jobs are filled.
Alward also sees Information Technology companies as being part of the foundation for long term economic growth in the province.
