Halifax’s Finance and Insurance Industry: Our OpportunityHalifax Partnership
Since its incorporation in 1841, Halifax has always been a significant financial centre in Canada. In
recent years, the community has been positioned as the regional financial hub for the Canadian
fi nancial services industry.
Networking is the surest way to find a job and build a career. These Networking 101 tips can help you make a great impression and connections in your community.
Presented at the Halifax State of the Economy Conference
Is there something about Nova Scotia’s DNA that hinders the development of business-led clustering and achieving greater productivity?
Canada now faces a significant and growing productivity gap relative to the U.S., which will threaten our long-term prosperity. Low productivity is, and will continue to be, the most significant threat to Canada’s standard of living. As a result, Deloitte has invested significant time and energy in the study of Canadian productivity.
One of the findings was that in regions with cluster characteristics, business-led incubator and innovation parks can be strong catalysts for economic development. There are several leading incubators gaining global recognition.
What is hindering Nova Scotia from developing a similar clustering and innovation culture?
Halifax’s Finance and Insurance Industry: Our OpportunityHalifax Partnership
Since its incorporation in 1841, Halifax has always been a significant financial centre in Canada. In
recent years, the community has been positioned as the regional financial hub for the Canadian
fi nancial services industry.
Networking is the surest way to find a job and build a career. These Networking 101 tips can help you make a great impression and connections in your community.
Presented at the Halifax State of the Economy Conference
Is there something about Nova Scotia’s DNA that hinders the development of business-led clustering and achieving greater productivity?
Canada now faces a significant and growing productivity gap relative to the U.S., which will threaten our long-term prosperity. Low productivity is, and will continue to be, the most significant threat to Canada’s standard of living. As a result, Deloitte has invested significant time and energy in the study of Canadian productivity.
One of the findings was that in regions with cluster characteristics, business-led incubator and innovation parks can be strong catalysts for economic development. There are several leading incubators gaining global recognition.
What is hindering Nova Scotia from developing a similar clustering and innovation culture?
An overview of Greater Halifax Partnership's work in areas like talent attraction and retention, the Halifax Gateway, and our SmartBusiness initiative to keep and grow business. It also highlights the Partnership's priorities for the next year and beyond.