The Greater Halifax Partnership measures growth in Greater Halifax by tracking key economic indicators to measure economic performance. The snapshot is compiled to detail trends affecting the business climate of Greater Halifax.
| 2007 | 2008 |
Labour Force Size - November | 221,900 | 224,200 |
Unemployment Rate - November | 5.1% | 5.2% |
Labour Force Participation
Rate - November | 70.6% | 70.4% |
Inflation Rate - November | 2.8% | 1.7% |
| Value of Building Permits - January - October ($ millions) | 561.8 | 601.6 |
| Retail Sales - October ($ millions) | 4,849.5 | 5,111.0 |
Investment in Non-Residential Construction - January - September ($ millions) | 290 | 246 |
Housing Starts - January - October | 2,137 | 1,869 |
Source: Statistics Canada
For more detailed economic information see Facts & Figures.
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