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Premier’s Message
Today Nova Scotians face some of the most challenging economic times in our history—and potentially some of the most rewarding. Rarely, if ever, have we as a people been in the midst of so many promising economic opportunities, not only in new sectors such as gas and oil, but in our traditional strengths such as ocean-based industries. The goal of the government of Nova Scotia, and its commitment, is to ensure Nova Scotians today and in the future are able to make the most of these opportunities.
Little more than a year ago, we proposed in our agenda, Strong Leadership ... A Clear Course, significant change in our province. In particular, we resolved to identify priorities and develop co-operative strategies to achieve sustained economic growth.
This document, Opportunities for Prosperity, keeps that commitment. The pages that follow outline how our government will support the province’s economic growth and how we will structure that support.
When our economy grows, people—families—have opportunities to prosper. Our children have opportunities to live and work here at home. And government has the revenue it needs to strengthen health care, education and the other public services Nova Scotians need and deserve.
To achieve and sustain growth, we all need to work together—government, business, labour, community groups and individual Nova Scotians. Together, we need to look outward, beyond our borders. The future is ours to seize. We can’t wait for good things to happen. We must take an active, positive, and energetic approach and make good things happen. It is up to all of us—government, business, labour, communities, and individual citizens—to make the most of our opportunities.
John Hamm
Premier of Nova Scotia
October 2000
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