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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: March, 2025

HALIFAX BUSINESS CONDITIONS: FEBRUARY 24 - MARCH 2, 2025

Statistics Canada has released real-time local business conditions from February 24 - March 2, 2025. 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 March 3, 2025, the local business conditions index for Halifax increased by 223.9%. Regina, Abbotsford, and Moncton reported the strongest growth in...
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HALIFAX BUSINESS CONDITIONS: MARCH 3-9, 2025

Statistics Canada has released real-time local business conditions from March 3 - 9, 2025. 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 March 10, 2025, the local business conditions index for Halifax increased by 207.5%. Regina, Abbotsford, and St. Catharine's-Niagara reported the strongest gr...
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