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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 - June

217,900

230,300

232,500

Unemployment Rate -June

5.6%

5.8%

5.8%

Labour Force Participation Rate - June

69.6%

71.8%

71.6%

Inflation Rate - June

3.8%

-0.8%

0.6%

Housing Starts - May

166

    126

303

Value of Building Permits - May ($ millions)

85.3

80.4

56.1

Retail Sales - May($ millions)

503.5

505.5

   523

Investment in Non-Residential Construction - 2nd Quarter - April to June ($ millions)

81

95

100

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
Toll-free: 1.800.565.1191
greaterhalifax.com

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