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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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YOUR PARTNER IN HALIFAX

The Halifax Partnership helps businesses locate, grow and succeed in Halifax. We can connect you to the contacts and resources you need to enter the market, recruit talent and expand your business.

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"Halifax is a thriving intellectual and research hub, we are also a cultural and artistic hub. The diversity of our strengths is in itself a strength."

Dr. Mary Bluechardt

President & Vice Chancellor, Mount Saint Vincent University

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Announcements Posted: March 19, 2020

COVID-19 Update to Investors and Stakeholders

We’ve shifted our business focus to supporting all efforts to slow the transmission of COVID-19. We’re working collaboratively with associations, governments and others to assess what’s happening to businesses like yours.

Announcements Posted: March 13, 2020

Update on COVID-19

An update from the Halifax Partnership on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). At utmost concern is the public’s health and safety and reducing the risk of transmission. The Halifax Partnership is following the Province of Nova Scotia’s direction and protocols.

Investor Spotlight Posted: March 12, 2020

Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®

This month, we spoke with Roger Boutilier, CEO, Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®

Article Posted: February 18, 2020

Four Years of Record Population Growth in Halifax

Halifax has had four consecutive years of record population growth, with almost 10,000 newcomers added to our population last year. Our city was the third fastest growing city, only behind Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge, London, and Ottawa.

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Halifax Means Business

We want to help you grow.

Talent

Location

Cost

Innovation

YOUR PARTNER IN HALIFAX

COVID-19 Update to Investors and Stakeholders

Update on COVID-19

Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®

Four Years of Record Population Growth in Halifax

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