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Apply for the Launch Export 2025-26 Cohort Today!

September 2, 2025

Launch Export Atlantic Incubator: Helping Your Atlantic Canadian Business Get Export Ready The Launch Export Atlantic Incubator is an export readiness program that builds the export capacity of small businesses in Atlantic Canada with the goal of enabling long-term economic growth in the region. This program will help you find the answers you need and support you as you learn along the way. Program Benefits With the support of the [...]

Categories: News, Tech Industry

Atlantic Labour Market Brief: July 2025

August 14, 2025

Canada The number of people employed declined in July by 40,800 jobs. Part-time jobs increased while full-time jobs declined. The rate of unemployment saw no change from last month, remaining at 6.9%. The goods-producing sector lost jobs in July (-29,000), while the service sector saw job reductions of 11,900. Labour force: 22,580,700 (-33,000) Employment: 21,020,400 (-40,800) Atlantic Canada More people were working in July, with the addition of 4,700 [...]

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

Atlantic Labour Market Brief: June 2025

July 15, 2025

Canada Employment grew at a strong pace in June, up from the prior month by 83,100 jobs. The growth occurred in both full-time and part-time positions, though primarily part-time. The unemployment rate declined slightly in June to 6.9%, influenced by the solid job gains. The goods-producing sector added jobs (+10,100), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 73,100 jobs. Labour force: 22,613,700 (+61,000) Employment: 21,061,200 (+83,100) Atlantic Canada Employment [...]

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Atlantic Labour Market Brief: May 2025

June 11, 2025

Canada Employment rose during the month by 8,800 jobs. Full-time jobs increased alongside fewer part-time. The unemployment rate increased slightly in May to 7.0%, reaching its highest point since August 2021. The goods-producing sector lost jobs in May (-13,000), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 21,800 jobs. Labour force: 22,552,700 (+35,300) Employment: 20,978,100 (+8,800) Atlantic Canada Employment grew at a strong pace in May, up from the prior [...]

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

DIANA’s Launches 2026 Challenges

June 11, 2025

DIANA’s Challenges for 2026 have launched, calling all innovators who are on a mission to develop ground-breaking dual-use technology within this year’s 10 challenge areas. About DIANA DIANA is the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic, an organisation established by NATO to find and accelerate dual-use innovation capacity across the Alliance. DIANA provides companies with the resources, networks and guidance to develop deep technologies to solve critical defence and [...]

Categories: News, Tech Industry

Atlantic Labour Market Brief: April 2025

May 16, 2025

Canada The country experienced growth in employment in April, amounting to 7,400 jobs. Full-time jobs increased alongside fewer part-time. The unemployment rate moved higher in the month to 6.9%, reaching its highest point since September 2021. The goods-producing sector lost jobs in April (-33,000), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 40,300 jobs. Labour force: 22,517,400 (+46,700) Employment: 20,969,300 (+7,400) Atlantic Canada Employment fell sharply in April, down from [...]

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

Media Release: League Data nears homestretch in first of its kind core-banking transformation of Atlantic Canadian credit union system

May 1, 2025

Key partnerships central to helping credit unions modernize operation and unlock new growth with future-ready banking solutions Halifax, NS: League Data, the centralized CIO and technology partner of Atlantic credit unions for over 50 years, has successfully completed 33 conversions to the Mambu cloud native core banking platform. With only four conversions remaining, League Data and its partners are close to completing what is typically a multi-year transformation for one [...]

Categories: Member News, News, Report & Resources, Tech Industry

Skills For Hire Atlantic Students of the Month – Data Analytics

April 11, 2025

We’re thrilled to, once again, shine a spotlight on the outstanding learners in our Data Analytics cohort of the Skills For Hire Atlantic program! Each month, we celebrate students who go above and beyond—demonstrating curiosity, commitment, and a passion for growing their skills in this high-demand field! Suman Bajwa Suman Bajwa is a lifelong learner with a powerful combination of credentials in both cybersecurity and data analytics. After completing [...]

Categories: DNS Updates, News, Students

The Tariff and Customs Advisory Program (TCAP)

April 3, 2025

The Tariff and Customs Advisory Program (TCAP) offers Atlantic Canadian companies expert guidance to manage tariffs, optimize supply chains and stay compliant with trade regulations. The program is being delivered by the Nova Scotia Association of CBDCs and funded in part through ATIGA. What’s included: Up to 12 hours of Consulting (maximum contribution of $1,750) to assist with addressing challenges related to tariffs Expert consultants: Customs Brokers, Trade Consultants and [...]

Categories: Government, News, Report & Resources, Tech Industry

Invest Nova Scotia Now Recruiting for Trade Mission to Web Summit Vancouver 2025

March 26, 2025

Invest Nova Scotia is now accepting applications from Nova Scotia-based companies for an upcoming education trade mission to Web Summit Vancouver, scheduled for May 27-30, 2025. This mission offers an opportunity for local start-ups to participate in one of the world’s largest tech conferences, providing valuable networking opportunities, investor access, and educational programming. Benefits of Participating Web Summit Vancouver attracts thousands of industry leaders, investors, and innovators from around the [...]

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Top AI Talent: Meet the Standout Graduates of Our AI Microcredential Program for IT, Programming & Development

March 25, 2025

The future of technology is being shaped by innovative minds who are pushing the boundaries of AI—and the latest graduates from our Practical Utilization of AI for IT, Programming, and Development stream are no exception. This stream, part of our AI Microcredential Program offered in collaboration with ACENET and St. FX University, equips participants with the skills to develop, deploy, and fine-tune AI models in real-world scenarios. We’re excited to spotlight two of [...]

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Shortstop Named to ICA’s 2025 Creative Power List

March 12, 2025

The Youngest and Smallest Agency in Atlantic Canada to Make the List [Halifax, NS] – March 12, 2025 – Shortstop, the outcomes-driven creative agency known for their bold, strategic approach to brand building, has been named to the Institute of Canadian Agencies’ (ICA) Creative Power List 2025. This recognition places Shortstop among the most influential agencies in Canada, celebrating their ability to craft high-impact, results-driven campaigns. Founded in 2021, Shortstop [...]

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Atlantic Labour Market Brief: February 2025

March 10, 2025

Canada More people were working in February, with the addition of 1,100 jobs, making it the seventh consecutive monthly gain. Part-time jobs increased while full-time jobs declined. The rate of unemployment saw no change from last month, remaining at 6.6%. The goods-producing sector lost jobs in February (-19,500), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 20,600 jobs. Labour force: 22,467,200 (-16,800) Employment: 20,994,500 (+1,100) Atlantic Canada Employment fell sharply [...]

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

Halifax Partnership Survey

February 12, 2025

Halifax Partnership is a public-private economic development organization that aims to elevate Halifax. Halifax Partnership promotes the city to the world, monitors Halifax’s economic progress and assists businesses to achieve their goals. By 2037, Halifax Partnership hopes to increase Halifax’s population to 650,000 and its GDP to $32 billion. Recently, Halifax Partnership and CBDC Blue Water have collaborated to survey local businesses in the HRM. This collaboration is focused on [...]

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Atlantic Labour Market Brief: January 2025

February 10, 2025

Canada Employment grew at a strong pace in January, up from the prior month by 76,000 jobs, making it the sixth consecutive monthly gain. The growth occurred in both full-time and part-time positions. The unemployment rate fell in the month to 6.6%, influenced by the solid job gains. The goods-producing sector added jobs (+53,600), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 22,500 jobs. Labour force: 22,484,000 (+61,200) Employment: 20,993,400 (+76,000) [...]

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

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