A Smart, Stable, and Scalable Location for Global Growth

Nova Scotia has become one of North America’s most strategic locations for financial services, fintech, and shared services operations. With a deep talent pool, a culture of innovation, and a business-friendly environment, global financial firms are choosing the province as a secure and cost-effective base for long-term growth.

Whether you’re modernizing operations, expanding financial technology capabilities, or building resilient global teams, Nova Scotia offers the talent, stability, and competitive advantages your organization needs.

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When global financial services companies choose Nova Scotia, they aren’t hoping for the best—it’s no gamble. After due diligence, the numbers simply add up. It just makes financial sense to call Nova Scotia home.

Exceptional Talent—Skilled, Growing, and Future-Ready

Exceptional Talent—Skilled, Growing, and Future-Ready

Nova Scotia is home to a highly educated workforce with strengths in finance, accounting, data analytics, compliance, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.

10+ universities and colleges producing steady financial and tech talent
Globally recognized business and accounting programs
A fast-growing population and successful immigration pathways supporting workforce needs

Companies find talent faster and retain it longer.

A Cost Competitive Location

A Cost Competitive Location Without Compromising Quality

Nova Scotia offers one of the most cost-effective operating environments in North America.

Lower labour and real-estate costs than major U.S. and Canadian financial centres
Attractive incentives for job creation, training, and R&D

Your investment goes further here.

Talent

Brimming With skill

Nova Scotia is developing, attracting, and retaining some of the best talent in the world because of its highly-ranked post-secondaries, high quality of life, and experienced ecosystem. With a dynamic blend of top-tier post-secondary institutions, established global companies, and a buzzing startup scene, Nova Scotia is a connected, international hub for growth and collaboration.

Thousands of graduates each year in computer science, engineering, and AI fuel a deep, skilled workforce. Our universities and colleges are producing the next generation of tech leaders, ready to help your business grow.

Incentives, Programs and Services

Payroll Rebate

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Deep Tech

A National Asset

Nova Scotia is a powerhouse of innovation, where top-tier post-secondary education, global industry leaders, and a dynamic startup ecosystem come together to create a thriving, interconnected global hub.

In Nova Scotia, cutting-edge technologies are being developed that are shaping the future. Our rapidly expanding cluster is fueled by specialized expertise and driven by a talented workforce at the forefront of deep tech. From groundbreaking research to next-generation solutions, Nova Scotia is building the future—one game-changing innovation at a time.

The province has expertise in:

Biomedical Engineering
Communications and Networks
Electronic Materials
Ocean Engineering
Optics/Photonics
Power and Energy Systems
Robotics and Sensing

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