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Atlantic Labour Market Brief: May 2021

June 7, 2021

Canada Employment fell sharply in May, down from the previous month by 68,000 jobs. The job reductions occurred in both full-time and part-time positions. The unemployment rate increased slightly in May to 8.2%, influenced by the job reductions. The goods-producing sector lost jobs in May (-46,100), while the service sector saw job reductions of 21,800. Labour Force: 20,211,600 (-55,900) Employment: 18,559,200 (-68,000) Atlantic Canada Employment fell sharply in May, down [...]

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

Canadian Technology Accelerators – Spring 2021 Programs

February 4, 2021

The Canadian Technology Accelerators (CTA) connect and immerse innovative fast-growing tech companies in booming global tech hubs. Each CTA tailors its programming to the opportunities available in their ecosystem. All programs are virtual due to COVID-19; however, if travel restrictions ease, some programs will offer in-person opportunities. Silicon Valley Digital Early-stage Canadian companies building enterprise software in areas such as cybersecurity education and finance can capitalize on opportunities by accessing [...]

Categories: News, Report & Resources, Tech Industry

Nova Scotia Occupational Outlook 2020-2021

February 2, 2021

About this Report: Each year, ESDC/Service Canada undertakes analysis on occupational job prospects and wages across all regions of Canada. The results, published to www.jobbank.gc.ca, serve to support Canadians in making informed decisions on education, training, and employment opportunities. This report examines occupational employment trends in Nova Scotia arising from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. It focuses on occupations that have been most impacted across various segments of the [...]

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

Atlantic Labour Market Brief: December 2020

January 8, 2021

Canada Employment fell sharply in December, down from the previous month by 62,600 jobs. Full-time jobs increased alongside fewer part-time. The unemployment rate increased slightly in December to 8.6%, influenced by the job reductions. The goods-producing sector added jobs (+11,300), while the service sector saw job reductions of 74,000. Labour Force: 20,308,800 (-42,000) Employment: 18,553,000 (-62,600) Atlantic Canada Employment fell sharply in December, down from the previous month by 12,600 [...]

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

Enhancing Automation in Controlled Environment Agriculture Farming

December 21, 2020

Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is an indoor technology-based production system where crops are grown under a modified and highly conditioned environment. The greenhouse sector and its derivatives such as vertical farming and hydroculture are the most common forms of CEA used in horticultural production. The Canadian greenhouse industry is by far the largest and fastest growing segment of indoor farming. CEA production is labour intensive, requiring workers for a range [...]

Categories: Export & Trade, News, Report & Resources, Tech Industry

Grow Now for Female Tech Founders in Atlantic Canada

December 16, 2020

Are you a woman-owned or women-led technology company in Atlantic Canada? Apply now to join The Centre for Women in Business‘s (CWB) pilot cohort of Grow Now for Female Tech Founders! Grow Now is a virtual, peer-to-peer learning program dedicated exclusively to women in tech who want to build and scale their business in 2021 and beyond. The program includes: support and accountability to develop a strategic growth plan that [...]

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

Turning Cash Reserves into Bitcoin with Go Full Crypto

December 15, 2020

Digital Nova Scotia Member, Atlantic Blockchain Company Inc. (Founder of Go Full Crypto) has developed a brand new case study to explore why individuals or businesses would want to incorporate Bitcoin into their business or personal financial strategy. Founders Keegan Francis and Mrugakshee Palwe are Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency subject matter experts. Through Keegan’s childhood love for money, and Mrugakshee’ s experience with international monetary inequality, the pair bring a wealth [...]

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The Nova Scotia Start Up Challenge

December 9, 2020

You’re invited to join the Centre for Women in Business and Ryerson University Diversity Institute for the second annual Nova Scotia Start Up Challenge for immigrant women entrepreneurs! The Nova Scotia Start Up Challenge takes place over four weeks and includes: three half-day workshops on: value proposition & pitching marketing & branding financial planning for entrepreneurs optional one-on-one coaching – up to two hours per week for four weeks a [...]

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

The 50 – 30 Challenge: Your Diversity Advantage

November 12, 2020

The 50 – 30 Challenge is an initiative between the Government of Canada, business, and diversity organizations. Together with project co-creators, many of whom have been striving to increase corporate diversity for decades, the government is shaping a plan to improve access for racialized persons, people who identify as LGBTQ2, people living with disabilities, as well as First Nations, Inuit and Métis to positions of influence and leadership on corporate [...]

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

Atlantic Labour Market Brief: October 2020

November 9, 2020

Canada Employment grew at a strong pace in October, up from the prior month by 83,600 jobs, making it the sixth consecutive monthly gain. The growth occurred in both full-time and part-time positions, though primarily full-time. The unemployment rate declined slightly in October to 8.9%, influenced by the solid job gains. The goods-producing sector added jobs (+17,600), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 66,000 jobs. Labour Force: 20,370,300 (+67,800) [...]

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

October SEO Brunch Audit with DeepSense

November 2, 2020

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is arguably one of the most important factors to successfully build a website and brand. At our most recent SEO Brunch on October 26, 2020, our partner MacMillan Search Consulting performed a 10-minute SEO audit on our member DeepSense. By using two SEO methods, organic and paid, MacMillan Search Consulting walked us through their process- here are the results of the audit! Earlier in the year during May’s [...]

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

Virtual Trade Mission to South Korea – Applications OPEN

October 22, 2020

Now more than ever, building resiliency and sustainability in your business is important. As Canadian businesses continue to face the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Global Affairs Canada through its Trade Commissioner Service wants to support the mobilization of first-time and experienced exporters. South Korea is the fourth-largest economy in Asia and Canada’s seventh-largest overall merchandise trading partner. South Korea is an interesting market for innovative Canadian companies looking to [...]

Categories: Export & Trade, Report & Resources, Tech Industry

Atlantic Labour Market Brief: September 2020

October 13, 2020

Canada Employment grew at a strong pace in September, up from the prior month by 378,200 jobs, making it the fifth consecutive monthly gain. The growth occurred in both full-time and part-time positions, though primarily full-time. The rate of unemployment fell sharply, going from 10.2% to 9.0%, influenced by the solid job gains. The goods-producing sector added jobs (+75,100), while the services-producing sector saw growth of 303,100 jobs. Labour Force: [...]

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

Damage Labs Studio Startup Program

October 5, 2020

Launching sustainable game studios by marginalized founders The Damage Labs Studio Startup program is a free program for founders from historically marginalized and underrepresented backgrounds ready to start a game studio. Explore ethical labour frameworks, alternative financing and structures that center around cooperation. By shifting the focus from simply filling project funding gaps, to designing resilient and investable organizations, this comprehensive program centres the long-term needs of marginalized creators and [...]

Categories: Report & Resources, Students, Tech Industry

Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) Applications OPEN

October 5, 2020

Canada’s Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) is an innovative and dynamic program aimed at helping Halifax’s enterprises overcome barriers to exporting. The Halifax Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer TAP Canada in Halifax, a program that is quickly gaining momentum across Canada, and a reputation of achieving real results, fast. The Trade Accelerator Program is an innovative initiative, designed to accelerate the strategic development of your business and to better [...]

Categories: Export & Trade, Member News, Members, News, Report & Resources, Tech Industry

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