A geographic shape file of Nova Scotia’s Functional Economic Regions. The most widely accepted approach to identifying functional economic regions is based on self-contained labour areas (SLAs) - a group of two or more Census Subdivisions (CSDs) where at least 75% of the workers both live and work in the area. Using Census data, Statistics Canada has identified Census Subdivisions (CSDs) that can be grouped together into SLAs based on daily commuting flows. Department of Business has mapped these areas and created a GIS shape file that is intended to represent Nova Scotia’s functional economic regions.

A geographic shape file of Nova Scotia’s Functional Economic Regions based on the 2021 census data. The most widely accepted approach to identifying functional economic regions is based on self-contained labour areas (SLAs) - a group of two or more Census Subdivisions (CSDs) where at least 75% of the workers both live and work in the area. Using Census data, Statistics Canada has identified Census Subdivisions (CSDs) that can be grouped together into SLAs based on daily commuting flows. The Office of Planning and Priorities has mapped these areas and created a GIS shape file that is intended to represent Nova Scotia’s functional economic regions.

The dataset provides indicators for assessing “innovation-driven entrepreneurship’ in regional ecosystems (iEcosystems) based on Nova Scotia’s Functional Economic Regions. Each indicator includes a score of 1 to 10 on how a region performs against other regions across Canada. The data fields include: Index Year, Functional Economic Region Name, Indicator, and Score. Indicators are subject to change over time.

The dataset provides information on industry specialization, industry structure and number of business locations for Nova Scotia’s Functional Economic Regions. The data fields include: Functional Economic Region Name, Month and Year; Category (e.g., Farming); Type (Traded or Local); North American Industry Classification (NAICS) - 6-digits; Location Quotient based on Business Locations; and Employment Size Categories for Business Locations. Fields may be added to or change over time.

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.

A geographic shape file of Nova Scotia’s Functional Economic Regions based on the 2021 census data. The most widely accepted approach to identifying functional economic regions is based on self-contained labour areas (SLAs) - a group of two or more Census Subdivisions (CSDs) where at least 75% of the workers both live and work in the area. Using Census data, Statistics Canada has identified Census Subdivisions (CSDs) that can be grouped together into SLAs based on daily commuting flows. The Office of Planning and Priorities has mapped these areas and created a GIS shape file that is intended to represent Nova Scotia’s functional economic regions.

The world around us is changing rapidly and profoundly, creating both challenges and opportunities. When regions focus their economic development efforts on their natural strengths, they are much more successful in achieving growth that is both long lasting and inclusive.