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Posted: September 11, 2023
Go Global to Fill Talent Needs
In the intense competition for talent, Halifax employers are increasingly looking globally to find the expertise and skills they need to grow their businesses.
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Disaster Recovery Business Support
Our SmartBusiness team works in collaboration with partners to help local businesses access the support they need when impacted by a disaster. Register your business to let us know how you have been disrupted during a disaster.
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Halifax Index 2023 Presented by TD Bank Group
On June 1, we released our annual Halifax Index 2023, presented by TD. The Index tracks Halifax’s vital signs across seven major themes: people, labour, investment, real estate, communities, affordability, and living in Halifax.
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Halifax's Inclusive Economic Strategy
Together with Halifax Regional Municipality, we are proud to launch People. Planet. Prosperity. Halifax's Inclusive Economic Strategy for 2022-27. Learn more and download the strategy.
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Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)
The permanent Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) launched in January and is now accepting applications for new employer designations.
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Build Resilience for Your Business
A solid, tested business continuity plan can help you prepare for unexpected business disruptions. Explore our new Business Continuity Toolkit and create your own continuity plan.
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Halifax is open for business and offers key advantages for business growth and success.
Talent
More than 70% of the workforce holds a post-secondary degree or certificate—among the highest rates in Canada.
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Location
Located steps from the ocean and ideally situated to move goods, travel internationally, or deliver services across time zones.
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Cost
A mid-sized city with the opportunities and talent of a big city at more competitive costs.
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Innovation
A skilled workforce, innovation ecosystem, and first-rate R&D tax credits to help build your business.
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“Without the Halifax Partnership, we’d be wandering around without direction. They have always sent us the right way—they’ve been like a GPS for our expansion."
Babu Sampath
COO, HuMetis Technologies