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Atlantic Labour Market Brief: May 2022

June 23, 2022

Canada Employment rose during the month by 39,800 jobs, making it the fourth consecutive monthly gain. Full-time jobs increased alongside fewer part-time. The unemployment rate fell in the month to 5.1%, reaching its lowest point since the survey began in 1976. The goods-producing sector lost jobs in May (-41,200), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 80,900 jobs. Labour Force: 20,698,100 (+11,800) Employment: 19,640,300 (+39,800) Atlantic Canada The Atlantic [...]

Categories: Government, Labour Market Information, News, Report & Resources, Tech Industry

Innovate with Canada B2B Program at Collision Conference 2022

March 25, 2022

Ready to take your company to the next level and expand globally? If so, come and join the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) for the Innovate with Canada business‑to‑business (B2B) matchmaking program, which will take place on the margins of Collision 2022, North America’s fastest growing tech conference. The B2B program will be offered in a flexible hybrid format and aims to provide innovative Canadian tech companies with the chance to [...]

Categories: Export & Trade, Government, News, Tech Industry

Welcome to BizBeacon!

February 24, 2022

The last two years have accelerated the need for digital adoption among small businesses globally, and in true Nova Scotian fashion, we have come together to support one another through these challenges. Today, we’re proud to officially announce the launch of BizBeacon, an online digital marketing resource hub, created in partnership with the Nova Scotia Department of Economic Development. Built by local digital experts for local businesses, BizBeacon provides easy [...]

Categories: DNS Updates, Government, News, Projects & Programs, Tech Industry

Atlantic Labour Market Brief: January 2022

February 8, 2022

Canada Employment fell sharply in January, down from the previous month by 200,100 jobs. The job reductions occurred in both full-time and part-time positions. The rate of unemployment rose sharply, going from 6.0% to 6.5%, influenced by the job reductions. The goods-producing sector added jobs (+22,900), while the service sector saw job reductions of 223,100. Labour Force: 20,517,900 (-94,400) Employment: 19,176,100 (-200,100) Atlantic Canada Employment fell sharply in January, [...]

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Occupational Outlook 2021-2023, Nova Scotia

January 25, 2022

Each year, Service Canada develops 3-year occupational employment prospects at the provincial and sub- provincial level. This analysis is based on a forecast model that captures macroeconomic, demographic and industry employment conditions, in addition to occupation-specific factors that influence job opportunities. This report provides a summary of Nova Scotia’s results from the latest occupational scenario (2021-23). It addresses the sources of labour demand, job growth and attrition, as well as [...]

Categories: Government, Labour Market Information, News, Report & Resources, Tech Industry

Atlantic Labour Market Brief: December 2021

January 17, 2022

Canada The country experienced growth in employment in December, amounting to 54,700 jobs, making it the seventh consecutive monthly gain. Full-time jobs increased alongside fewer part-time. The unemployment rate declined slightly in December to 5.9%, reaching its lowest point since February 2020. The goods-producing sector added jobs (+44,200), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 10,600 jobs. Labour Force: 20,583,200 (+23,200) Employment: 19,370,800 (+54,700) Atlantic Canada Employment fell sharply [...]

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Atlantic Labour Market Brief: November 2021

December 6, 2021

Canada Employment grew at a strong pace in November, up from the prior month by 153,700 jobs, making it the sixth consecutive monthly gain. The growth occurred in both full-time and part-time positions. The rate of unemployment fell sharply, going from 6.7% to 6.0%, reaching its lowest point since February 2020. The goods-producing sector added jobs (+26,400), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 127,200 jobs. Labour Force: 20,560,000 (+32,000) [...]

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Innovative Solutions Canada – 3 New R&D Funding Opportunities!

November 26, 2021

Think you can solve any of the below challenges? Compete for funding to prove your feasibility and develop a solution! COVID-19: Reducing Airborne Transmission of Respiratory Viruses in Buildings Lacking a Mechanical Ventilation System The National Research Council (NRC) is seeking the Canadian industry to develop and manufacture building technologies and products that can protect occupants by effectively mitigating airborne transmission of respiratory viruses in buildings lacking a mechanical ventilation [...]

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Innovative Solutions Canada – 2 new challenges have launched!

November 9, 2021

Think you can solve either of these challenges? Compete for funding to prove your feasibility and develop a solution! Interrogator for Fiber Bragg Grating Distributed Sensing Arrays The National Research Council’s (NRC’s) Security and Disruptive Technologies (SDT) Research Centre hosts a number research teams exploring the fundamentals and applications of ultrafast quantum optics, quantum photonics and fiber optics. Over the past decade, the Fibre Photonics team within SDT have developed [...]

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Women in Tech Trade Mission – Dubai & Abu Dhabi

November 4, 2021

On the occasion of Canada’s participation at the Dubai Expo, the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service in the United Arab Emirates has the pleasure to invite you to join a women in tech trade mission to Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Who can apply: Women-founded or women-led Canadian start-ups, scale-ups and SMEs in the ICT sector Phase 1: Virtual Matchmaking Timeline: 25 November 2021 to 25 January 2022 Location: Virtual Cost: Free [...]

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Atlantic Labour Market Brief: September 2021

October 19, 2021

Canada Employment grew at a strong pace in September, up from the prior month by 157,100 jobs, making it the fourth consecutive monthly gain. Full time jobs increased alongside fewer part time. The unemployment rate fell in the month to 6.9%, reaching its lowest point since February 2020. The goods producing sector added jobs (+14,700), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 142,400 jobs. Labour Force: 20,553,000 (+138,900) Employment: 19,131,200 [...]

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COVID-19: Solutions to Reducing Airborne Hazards in Ground Public Transportation

September 29, 2021

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) and Transport Canada (TC) are seeking retrofit solutions that reduce airborne hazards and improve air quality within the enclosed spaces encountered by bus and rail travelers in order to improve the resilience to airborne infectious diseases. The two primary interests are protecting passengers and drivers. Protecting passengers on long-range transportation where wearing a mask is not practical; and protecting drivers of all ground [...]

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The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service invites you to this year’s Singapore Fintech Festival!

September 16, 2021

The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service invites you to this year’s Singapore Fintech Festival! Clients can join the Canadian delegation for FREE OR join to be a co-exhibitor under the Canada Pavilion. This year SFF will have a brand new event platform. Their focus is on providing a seamless login experience, high-quality content viewing and simple UX to facilitate networking opportunities and meetings. Features of joining the Canadian delegation: Being showcased [...]

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Atlantic Labour Market Brief: August 2021

September 16, 2021

Canada Employment grew at a strong pace in August, up from the prior month by 90,200 jobs. The growth occurred in both full-time and part-time positions. The rate of unemployment fell sharply, going from 7.5% to 7.1%, reaching its lowest point since The goods-producing sector lost jobs in August (-2,600), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 92,900 jobs. Labour Force: 20,414,100 (+8,800) Employment: 18,974,100 (+90,200) Atlantic Canada Employment [...]

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Germany AutoTech – Canadian Technology Accelerator

September 14, 2021

Do you want to scale your auto technology (AutoTech) company in Germany? Automotive is Germany’s largest industrial sector embedded in Europe’s largest economy. The German auto industry faces challenges in developing digital-based solutions for in-vehicle, mobility eco-systems and production environment demands. The three major German Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) including Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes-Benz are actively seeking new technology and have launched tech innovation scouting platforms. The German groups recognize [...]

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