A diverse mix of sectors power the Greater Halifax economy. Through projects, initiatives, and retention and expansion strategies, the Greater Halifax Partnership supports these sectors and assists in their growth.
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|  | Nova Scotia's commercial aerospace and defence sector - primarily based in Halifax - employs 6,000 people and generates more than $600 million in revenues each year.
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| | Halifax is the regional headquarters of Canada's largest banks and has over 2,600 firms in the finance, insurance and real estate (FIRE) sector - employing 14,000 people.
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| Halifax is an international gateway to the world – by ground, by air, and by sea. The Halifax Gateway has a total economic impact of over $3.7 billion per year and employs over 23,500 people in Nova Scotia. |
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 | | It should be no surprise that Halifax is a world leader in the oceans sector given our proximity to the water, the focus of our universities and community colleges, and the depth of our science-based workforce. |
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 | | Some of the world's most recognizable ICT companies are based in Halifax. They span a number of industries and include Research in Motion, Lockheed Martin, CGI, Citco and HB Studios. |
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| Nova Scotia's commercial life sciences cluster - primarily based in Halifax - includes approximately 70 companies across a range of industries from medical devices to biopharmaceuticals and employs over 15,000 people. |
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