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Minister’s Message

This document, Opportunities for Prosperity, is the result of input from people across the province, across sectors, across governmental departments, and indeed, across governments—from hundreds of people who care deeply about the future of our province. As Nova Scotians, our hearts tell us that our province holds great promise. Our responsibility, to ourselves and to our children, is to ensure that we make the most of that promise by planning wisely for the future and investing in Nova Scotians. This strategy represents our best efforts at achieving this. It is a living document, conceived as such in recognition of today’s dynamic of change. It seeks to chart the best course for accelerated economic growth. Its purpose is to outline key directions in which targeted government actions can produce the best return for Nova Scotians.

The government, through the structures outlined in The Course Ahead and others described in this document, will work with business, other governments, and Nova Scotians to fill in the details and to make adjustments within our strategic directions to support sustainable economic growth. We will ensure as best as possible that our approaches support the economic aspirations of all our population and our communities. We will work closely on community issues with regional development agencies. Nova Scotia economic development organizations will provide leadership and partnership, whichever is most appropriate.

The time is right to keep the promise of our province. And we will do so, to considerable success, with our continued commitment and energy.

Gordon Balser
Minister of Economic Development
October 2000

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