On April 3, 2025, Halifax Partnership launched The Productivity Puzzle, a series of events, discussions, and research designed to highlight and spark a broader conversation around the significance of productivity, why it matters for Nova Scotians, and how improving it strengthens our economy.
The event featured a keynote address from Andrew Coyne, Political Journalist, and an incredible private sector panel discussion with real-world experiences and perspectives. Together, we discussed how productivity is a critical issue facing Halifax, Nova Scotia, and the rest of Canada. Addressing this crisis isn't just about economics; it’s about improving our quality of life.
Addressing Canada's Productivity Crisis
Andrew Coyne, political journalist, delivered a keynote providing a broad Canadian perspective on productivity with actionable insights for business and government to improve productivity and performance, and long-term economic growth.
“For some time, it’s been clear there is something not quite right with Canada’s economy, specifically in regard to economic growth. It’s become conventional to talk of Canada being in a growth crisis. With the return of Donald Trump to power in the United States, one might almost say it’s become a growth emergency.”
Expert Insights: Nova Scotia's Productivity Puzzle
As we explore the drivers of Nova Scotia's productivity and possible solutions to improve performance, we're diving into data and insights that unpack the challenges and opportunities our province faces.
Our first report, 'The Productivity Puzzle: Understanding Challenges and Seeking Solutions', by Halifax Partnership Chief Economist Ian Munro, explores this puzzle, key takeaways, and how we can start putting the pieces together to solve our challenge.
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Keynote Speaker: Andrew Coyne, Nationally Syndicated Political Journalist -
Speaker: Ian Munro, Chief Economist, Halifax Partnership -
Wendy Luther, President & CEO, Halifax Partnership -
Private Sector Panellists at the Productivity Launch Event -
Ove 200 public, private and post-secondary leaders joined us for the launch event
Join us on June 5, 2025 for our second Productivity Puzzle event:
Join the Halifax Partnership, the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary, and the Public Policy Forum for an impactful half-day forum exploring how addressing trade, regulatory, and competition barriers could unlock Canada’s economic potential and drive long-term prosperity.