Statistics — Construction-related Business Counts Shrunk 1.3% (Dec 2020-June 2021)

Business Counts in Nova Scotia, June 2021

Note: Statistics Canada noted that business counts as of June 2021 may not yet fully reflect impacts of the pandemic. Resumption or permanent closure of businesses may not yet be fully processed and confirmed.

Highlights —
  • The number of business locations in Nova Scotia with employees declined 1.6% between Dec-2020 and Jun-2021.
    • The number of goods-producing locations decreased 2.3%, and total services sector locations decreased 1.9%.
    • Business counts in the construction sector shrunk 1.3%.

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