Data set is the result of commissioned questions in the Atlantic Quarterly omnibus public opinion survey conducted in November and December 2017. These commissioned questions relate to public opinion regarding perceptions of immigration. Overall results are provided for each question and results are also broken down by various demographic markers (age, gender, geographic region, education level and household income).

Data set is the result of commissioned questions in the Atlantic Quarterly omnibus public opinion survey conducted in May 2018. These commissioned questions relate to public opinion regarding perceptions of immigration. Results are provided for each question broken down by various demographic markers (age, gender, geographic region, education level and household income).

Data set is the result of commissioned questions in the Atlantic Quarterly omnibus public opinion survey conducted in February 2019. These commissioned questions relate to public opinion regarding perceptions of immigration. Results are provided for each question broken down by various demographic markers (age, gender, geographic region, education level and household income). Sample size consisted of 454 online surveys.

Data set is the result of commissioned questions in the Atlantic Quarterly omnibus public opinion survey conducted in February 2019. These commissioned questions relate to public opinion regarding perceptions of immigration. Results are provided for each question broken down by various demographic markers (age, gender, geographic region, education level and household income). Sample size consisted of 400 telephone interviews in a random sample of adult aged 18+ from Nova Scotia.

The dataset provides information on industry specialization, industry structure and employment for Nova Scotia’s Functional Economic Regions. The data fields include: Functional Economic Region Name, North American Industry Classification (NAICS) - 4-digits; Category and Type of Industry; Location Quotient by Employment; and Level of Specialization category. Fields may be updated or change over time.

The Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI) issues nomination certificates to prospective immigrants who meet a labour market need and who will make a contribution to Nova Scotia’s economy. Nominees then apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for a permanent resident visa.

Nominees must generally be between the ages of 21 to 55 at time of application, but the LSI reserves the right to waive this criteria in exceptional circumstances. This dataset provides the number of certificates issued annually by age range.

The maximum number of certificates that LSI may issue annually through the Nova Scotia Nominee Program is determined by the federal government.

The Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI) issues nomination certificates to prospective immigrants who meet a labour market need and who will make a contribution to Nova Scotia’s economy. Nominees then apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for a permanent resident visa.

Nominees must generally be between the ages of 21 to 55 at time of application, but LSI reserves the right to waive this criteria in exceptional circumstances. This dataset provides the number of certificates issued annually by age range.

The maximum number of certificates that LSI may issue annually through the Nova Scotia Nominee Program is determined by the federal government.

The Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI) issues nomination certificates to prospective immigrants who meet a labour market need and who will make a contribution to Nova Scotia’s economy. Nominees then apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for a permanent resident visa.

Nominees must generally be between the ages of 21 to 55 at time of application, but LSI reserves the right to waive this criteria in exceptional circumstances. This dataset provides the number of certificates issued annually by age range.

The maximum number of certificates that LSI may issue annually through the Nova Scotia Nominee Program is determined by the federal government.

Small business recipients of the Small Business Impact Grant and the Small Business Reopening and Support Grant, and aggregate dollar grant amounts by business type.

Invest Nova Scotia is Nova Scotia’s business development agency that works to promote economic growth and community economic development in the province by enabling business, innovation, sustainability and entrepreneurship.

Early stage deep technology start-ups are a key focus area for Invest Nova Scotia. They are supported through venture capital, incubation facilities, expert advice, and other acceleration initiatives.

Invest Nova Scotia makes equity investments through the Nova Scotia First Fund (NSFF), a venture capital fund backed by the Nova Scotia government. Venture capital-backed start-ups typically have a greater economic impact than their non-backed peers, demonstrating stronger growth in revenue, employment and assets. Invest Nova Scotia is driven by generating financial returns on its fund, and also seeks to leverage its deals with other venture capital and angel co-investors, attracting new capital and expertise for the region.

The Amount Raised by Invest Nova Scotia Investment Portfolio Companies dataset shows the total investment dollars raised by Invest Nova Scotia’s investment portfolio throughout the year. The amount speaks to the strength of the companies in Invest Nova Scotia’s portfolio (i.e., their ability to attract capital) and Invest Nova Scotia’s ability to support them in those efforts.