Department of Business
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Nova Scotia is creating one of the most competitive and business-friendly environments in Canada. We’re clearing the way for sustainable private sector growth to make this province a more attractive place to do business and encourage entrepreneurship.
The Department of Business is a new, lean central agency focused on creating the right conditions for the private sector to grow the economy and create jobs.
Minister
Hon. Geoff MacLellan
BusinessMinister@novascotia.ca
902-424-5790
Deputy Minister
Murray Coolican
Murray.Coolican@novascotia.ca
902-424-2902
Contact
Department of Business
Centennial Building
1660 Hollis St., Suite 600
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 1V7
P.O. Box 2311
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 3C8
Phone: 902-424-0377
Fax: 902-424-0500
E-mail: business@novascotia.ca
Twitter: @ns_dob
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Invest Nova Scotia
A fund controlled by an independent board of directors made up of business and community leaders. The board invests in projects that advance Nova Scotia's economy.
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