Nova Scotia’s business climate ranks 6th
This report builds on the Index from last year and uses additional resources suggested by feedback from the federal/provincial business-climate working group and stakeholders. More >>
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| PROVINCE |
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2002 |
2003 |
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| Ontario | 2nd | 3rd | 1st |
| British Columbia | 3rd | 2nd | 2nd |
| Alberta | 1st | 1st | 3rd |
| Quebec | 5th | 4th | 4th |
| Manitoba | 6th | 5th | 5th |
| Nova Scotia | 4th | 5th | 6th |
| Saskatchewan | 9th | 9th | 7th |
| New Brunswick | 8th | 8th | 7th |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | 10th | 10th | 9th |
| Prince Edward Island | 7th | 7th | 9th |
Only 2001, 2002 and 2003 statistics are used to determine rankings
Development Capacity - Rank 5
Development Capacity examines the quality and availability of the of the social and physical infrastructure building blocks of successful economies. Capacity levels impact both short term and long term development prospects.
Economic Performance - Rank 10
Economic Performance measures the strength and growth of the Nova Scotia economy and how well provinces provide opportunities for employment, income, and an improving quality of life.
Tax & Fiscal Environment - Rank 4 (tie)
Tax & Fiscal Environment measures the extent to which Nova Scotia companies and individuals are
taxed and how those funds are used to grow the economy.
Business Vitality - Rank 9
Business Vitality recognizes the importance of the health of businesses located within a
province. It measure the strength of the business sector.
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