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With a population of approximately 500,000, the Halifax region is the largest and most diverse municipality within Nova Scotia. The municipality's landmass covers almost 5,500 sq km and nearly 50 per cent of Nova Scotia’s population resides within the municipality, which also produces over 57 per cent of the provincial gross-domestic product (GDP).

The Halifax region has both significant suburban and rural areas, with a concentrated urban mix. The municipality’s attractive rural, suburban and urban lifestyle choices, spanning over 200 communities, drives the Halifax region’s population growth rate. Over the past several years, the municipality has been one of the fastest growing municipalities in Canada.

The Halifax region has all the right ingredients for businesses to succeed and grow – including a highly educated workforce, strategic location and low business costs. It has one of the most diverse economies in Canada, with several strong sectors including information technology, gaming & digital media, financial services, ocean technology, shipbuilding, aerospace & defence, transportation & logistics, post-secondary education, public administration and health & life sciences.

The municipality has one of the largest concentrations of post-secondary institutions in Canada, as well as one of the most educated workforces in North America, with almost 70 per cent of the working age population holding post-secondary certification. The municipality offers a sustainable, talented workforce for its knowledge-based economy.

Combined with smart public investment, a concentration of professional services and a growing number of high-productivity firms, the Halifax region is well-placed in a world of economic volatility and uncertainty.

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