News releases from Economic Development
New Crown Corporations Launched to Drive Economic Growth
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Economic Development / Public Works
Today, December 1, the Province launched two new organizations that modernize the government’s approach to economic development and improve accountability to Nova Scotians.
Satellite Program Expands to Ensure Internet for Everyone
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Economic Development
The Satellite Internet Service Rebate program is expanding once again to help more Nova Scotians get access to internet service faster.
Legislation Modernizes Province’s Economic Development Approach
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Economic Development / Public Works
The Province is creating two new Crown corporations to increase accountability, drive economic growth and support businesses to grow and prosper.
Recognizing the Huge Impact of Small Businesses
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Economic Development
Small businesses create jobs in local communities, enrich the province and strengthen Nova Scotia’s economic future.
Applications Now Open for Small Business Hurricane Relief Program
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Hurricane Fiona / Premier's Office / Economic Development
Small businesses struggling in the aftermath of hurricane Fiona can now apply for support through the Small Business Hurricane Relief Program.
Satellite Internet Program Expansion
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Economic Development
The recently announced Satellite Internet Service Rebate program is expanding to help more Nova Scotians get access to internet services faster.
Province Invests in Satellite Internet
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Economic Development
The government is helping homes and businesses get internet where there is no access to wired or wireless solutions.
Forestry Innovation Transition Trust Approves Four More Projects
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Economic Development
Four more projects, totalling $6.2 million, have been approved by the trustees of the Forestry Innovation Transition Trust.
Government Launches Nova Scotia Loyal Prototyping
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Premier's Office / Economic Development
The government is taking the next step in its commitment to create a new provincial buy local program and encouraging Nova Scotians to offer ideas and opinions on its development.
Province Invests in Verschuren Centre Expansion
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Economic Development
The Province is investing in Nova Scotia’s clean technology sector by supporting the Verschuren Centre for Sustainability in Energy and the Environment in Sydney to expand into a national biomanufacturing centre.
Government Invests in J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport
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Economic Development
The Sydney Airport Authority will be able to attract more air routes and passengers to Cape Breton and make important infrastructure upgrades with the help of a $6.3-million investment from the Province.
Government Invests in Halifax Stanfield International Airport
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Economic Development
The Halifax International Airport Authority will be able to attract more air routes and passengers to Nova Scotia with the help of a $13-million investment from the Province.
Government Invests in Growth for Nova Scotia Businesses
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Economic Development / Nova Scotia Business Inc. (Dec. 2004 - Nov. 2022
The government is making the Innovation Rebate Program a permanent program and investing $12 million each year to help Nova Scotia businesses thrive.
New Targeted Support for Cosmetology Sector
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COVID - 19 / Economic Development
The Province is providing new support for certain businesses and practitioners in the cosmetology sector through the Targeted Sector Impact Program.
Applications Now Open for Sector Impact Support Program
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COVID - 19 / Economic Development
Businesses impacted by the latest public health restrictions in Nova Scotia can now apply for support through the Sector Impact Support Program.
Grant Program Offers Support to Businesses Impacted by Latest Restrictions
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COVID - 19 / Economic Development
The Province announced today, December 17, additional support for Nova Scotia businesses impacted by the new provincewide public health restrictions.
Forestry Innovation Transition Trust Approves Project in Weymouth
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Economic Development
The board of the Forestry Innovation Transition Trust announced today, December 8, a $2.5 million investment in a project at Lewis Mouldings and Wood Specialties Ltd. in Weymouth.
Minister’s Statement on Small Business Week
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Economic Development
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to officially recognize and acknowledge Small Business Week in Nova Scotia.
Small Business Week Highlights Entrepreneurs' Innovation and Perseverance
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Economic Development
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses across the province have had to adapt to new ways of doing things to stay open and keep Nova Scotians safe.
Two More Forestry Projects Funded; Next Round of Applications Opens
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Economic Development
Two more projects, valued at more than $12 million, have been approved by the trustees of the Forestry Innovation Transition Trust.