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Economic snapshot

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.

 

2008

2009

2010 

Labour Force Size - February

220,100

228,700

231,500

Unemployment Rate - February

4.4%

5.9%

6.5%

Labour Force Participation Rate - February

69.9%

71.6%

71.5%

Inflation Rate - January

2.9%

0.2%

2.7%

Housing Starts - February

86

128

292

Value of Building Permits - January $ millions)

37.8

30.1

75.5

Retail Sales - December ($ millions)

475.5

526.0

*

Investment in Non-Residential Construction - 4th Quarter - October to December($ millions)

97

102

*
Source: Statistics Canada


For more detailed economic information see the Economic Data section.

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Nancy Phillips
Director, Investment and Trade
Tel: 902.490.6003
Tollfree: 1.800.565.1191
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