Progress Runs Deep

Where natural assets and a supportive business environment move your organization forward.

Looking to invest or expand in North America?

Discover the advantages of investing in Nova Scotia, Canada.

  • Strong, stable and sought after Canadian economy
  • Most educated talent pool in the OECD
  • Preferential market access to Europe & beyond
  • Most FDI Flows per capita in the G7 over a 10-year period
  • Easiest place to start a business in the G20
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  • PRO-GROWTH LEADERSHIPPRO-GROWTH LEADERSHIP
    An interconnected network of senior collaborators, entrepreneurs and industry players, public and private, provides investor connectivity into an innovative and supportive ecosystem.
  • DIVERSIFIED OFFERING:DIVERSIFIED OFFERING:
    The Strait features many core industries, including technologically advanced manufacturing and processing operations, ocean technology and the marine sector, energy, as well as transportation and supply chain leaders, among many other sectors.
  • STRATEGICALLY POSITIONED:STRATEGICALLY POSITIONED:
    The Strait of Canso includes areas of both Cape Breton Island and Mainland Nova Scotia, serving as a global gateway into North America, with easy access to American, European and African markets.
  • TRANSPORTATION LINKAGES:TRANSPORTATION LINKAGES:
    In addition to marine connectivity, the region has an airport (Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury Airport) with a 5,000ft runway, rail access provided by Genesee & Wyoming Inc. with connectivity though Truro, and 100-series highway connectivity, which is in the process of being twinned.
  • MARINE AND OCEANS SECTOR INNOVATION:MARINE AND OCEANS SECTOR INNOVATION:
    The Nautical Institute of the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) Strait Area Campus offers leading marine technology and training in support of the area’s oceans sector. The planned Marine Innovation Centre will complement both existing assets and the operating environment for testing new technology.
  • A TRACK RECORD OF SUCCESS:A TRACK RECORD OF SUCCESS:
    The Strait offers a port with established national success. The port features an oceans cluster that includes a long-established industrial history in large scale and traditional industries, along with success transitioning to the new economy, including a leading role in alternative energy generation.