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Current Economic Environment and Outlook
Analysis of the economic situation for the Nova Scotia economy and summary of recent events of the global, Canadian and US economies. Includes economic performance over the last year and outlook for the next few years.
For the latest information and historical data, please contact the individual listed below:

Alexander Chute
Economist
Tel:902-424-5810
Email: Alexander.Chute@novascotia.ca


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Currently displaying information released on: November, 2024

HALIFAX BUSINESS CONDITIONS: NOVEMBER 4-10, 2024

Statistics Canada has released real-time local business conditions from November 4-10, 2024. Reference dates reported now refer to the date following the end of the reference week. These data are not adjusted for seasonality and monthly or weekly changes may simply reflect regular seasonal patterns.

From August 10 of 2020 to November 11, 2024, the local business conditions index for Halifax increased by 381.3%. Regina, St. John's, and Abbotsford reported the strongest growth in busin...
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HALIFAX BUSINESS CONDITIONS: OCTOBER 21 - OCTOBER 27, 2024

Statistics Canada has released real-time local business conditions from October 21 to October 27, 2024. Reference dates reported now refer to the date following the end of the reference week. These data are not adjusted for seasonality and monthly or weekly changes may simply reflect regular seasonal patterns.

From August 10 of 2020 to October 27, 2024, the local business conditions index for Halifax increased by 420.1%. Regina, St. John's, and Abbotsford reported the strongest...
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HALIFAX BUSINESS CONDITIONS: OCTOBER 28 - NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Statistics Canada has released real-time local business conditions from October 28 to November 3, 2024. Reference dates reported now refer to the date following the end of the reference week. These data are not adjusted for seasonality and monthly or weekly changes may simply reflect regular seasonal patterns.

From August 10 of 2020 to November 4, 2024, the local business conditions index for Halifax increased by 371.0%. Regina, St. John's, and Sherbrooke reported the strongest...
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