With a time zone conducive to conducting business on the same workday as business partners in the U.S. and U.K., strong telecommunications infrastructure, internationally competitive business costs, strong support for scientific research and development, and one of the most educated and talented workforces in Canada, it’s no wonder large international companies are strategically choosing Nova Scotia as a catalyst for growth and increased competitiveness in the global marketplace.

Nova Scotia is a natural gateway:

• Located on the east coast of Canada, Nova Scotia is a two-hour flight from Boston and a five-hour flight from London, UK. 
• Our deepwater ports offer the shortest ocean voyage for ships operating on the North Atlantic and on Round-the-World and Suez routings.
• A robust road and rail network link Nova Scotia to markets throughout the continent
• And our trade links between Canada and the U.S. are strong

Key Industry Sectors: 

• Technology
• Energy
• Life Sciences
• Manufacturing

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