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Nova Scotia Labour Market Information: August 2020
An Update from Service Canada Labour market conditions in Nova Scotia were closer to normal in August as employment rose by 7,200 month- over-month. There was a pronounced shift toward part-time work…
Atlantic Labour Market Brief: August 2020
Canada Employment grew at a strong pace in August, up from the prior month by 245,800 jobs, making it the fourth consecutive monthly gain. The growth occurred in both full time and part time position…
Government of Canada Announces New Plan to Support Canadians Through Economic Recovery
Canadian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, and the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, announced changes to the E…
Public Services and Procurement Canada is Seeking a Canadian Coastal Zone Information System
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is seeking a web accessible single platform solution to be used as a decision support system to provide cost-effective and sustainable solution to coasta…
Canadian Food Inspection Agency is Seeking Innovative Pest Management Solutions
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is seeking innovative pest management solutions for quarantine and pre-shipment uses that will support many end-users in meeting phytosanitary requirements and add…
Nova Scotia Labour Market Information: June 2020
An Update from Service Canada Employment in Nova Scotia plunged by 10.9% in the second quarter (Q2 2020) as restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19 shocked the labour market. This was th…
Atlantic Labour Market Brief: June 2020
Canada Employment grew at a strong pace in June, up from the prior month by 952,900 jobs. The growth occurred in both full time and part time positions. The rate of unemployment fell sharply, going f…
2020 AGTECH CTA: Now Accepting Applications
In August 2020, the Canadian Consulates of San Francisco and Minneapolis will host some of Canada’s most promising AgTech ventures as part of the AgTech Canadian Technology Accelerator. Participating…
Computers for Schools Plus Program Brings Tech to Canadians
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic technology has become more vital than ever, essential to work, communicate, learn, shop, or access important services. Demand has soared for the refurbished devi…
Canadian Food Inspection Agency Grant
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is looking for a field-deployable or handheld device that detects food borne pathogens. The use of field-deployable devices that can reduce risk in the prod…
Atlantic Labour Market Brief: May 2020
Canada Employment grew at a strong pace in May, up from the prior month by 289,600 jobs. The growth occurred in both full time and part time positions. The rate of unemployment rose sharply, going fr…
Canadian Export Challenge
The Canadian Export Challenge is Going Digital Are you interested in fast‑tracking your global business growth? This September, the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS), along with Export Develo…
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