There is a program now in Nova Scotia to possibly help first time home buyers. The way it would help is through an interest free loan. This is an article put out by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. It outlines how it works and if you can benefit from it. There are links with info as well for people you can contact to help with finding out if this is for you.
Here is the link: https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/corp/nero/nere/2017/2017-04-26-0900.cfm ...