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THE POWER OF
INNOVATION AND
IMMIGRATION
HALIFAX PARTNERSHIP
ANNUAL REPORT
HALIFAX PARTNERSHIP: ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 1
THE POWER OF
INNOVATION AND
IMMIGRATION
Halifax’s residents and businesses are driven to succeed.
The power of innovation and immigration is critical to
this success.
Innovation allows local businesses to compete on a world stage and
become more productive. Immigration ensures we have the people
our businesses and communities need to grow.
We continue to maximize the power of innovation and
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immigration in an aligned effort that fuels economic growth
and development for our region.
Messages 4
This is Halifax 6
Accelerating Growth in Halifax 8
2018-19 Results 10
Promote and Maximize Growth 13
Attract and Retain Talent 16
Align Economic Development 20
Pursue an Organizational Culture of Excellence 21
Financial Overview 22
Our Board of Directors 23
Our Investors 23
2 THE POWER OF INNOVATION AND IMMIGRATION
Cover photo credit: Jerry Lynds
www.realtygeek.ca
Message from Mayor Mike Savage Message from John Rogers, Interim President & CEO
Great cities grow from a It’s been another strong year for population growth in It has been quite a year at the brought innovative minds together to thrive and create
multiplicity of ideas and our city, with more young people and more Canadian Halifax Partnership, ranging from in collaborative spaces. We have seen more startups
the work of many hands. newcomers choosing to make a home here. As a deep loss, significant changes and and scaleups choose Halifax as their launching pad.
They may start with city, we welcome their energy and see the benefits transition, to continued progress This is just the beginning. A Halifax Innovation District
of growing diversity and continuing to welcome new
natural advantages, and successes. It has been quite a is emerging, and it will allow our city to compete on a
Nova Scotians.
a deep harbour for year for Halifax too—it is buzzing global stage. We are thrilled to be a part of the driving
example, but their With a significant startup community, and landmark with a renewed energy, excitement, force behind the district, and we are moving full speed
potential is only brought private and public sector investments directed toward and vibrancy that can be felt ahead in 2019-20.
to life through the harnessing our ocean advantage, Halifax’s Innovation throughout the city.
advantages realized by District is rapidly emerging as a leading centre to Halifax had a record year for immigration in 2018-19. The
big thinkers, optimists, launch, grow and attract business. This does not mean we are slowing down. Everything Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program played a major role in
and risk takers. we do is guided by Halifax’s Economic Growth Plan. We this success, connecting skilled international workers and
In leveraging the bright minds and creative capacity continue to work with our investors, partners, and the graduates to employers experiencing labour gaps. The
I have the great privilege of meeting many people who of our community, I believe that we can become, not community towards an ambitious vision to grow Halifax’s Partnership is proud to continue supporting businesses
have played a part in the growth and prosperity of simply a bigger Halifax, but a better Halifax. Together, population to 550,000 and its GDP to $30 billion by in taking advantage of this program. Not only are we
the Halifax region. Entrepreneurs who take chances, we can find new answers to longstanding issues that 2031. While our city has made incredible progress, our growing our population, but we are building a more
developers who build our communities, volunteers who threaten to worsen despite our city’s success.
work is not done. The trendline is fragile and there are qualified, diverse workforce.
devote countless hours to causes, artists who reflect key areas that require our attention in order to reach
who we are, academics and innovators who show us Let’s use economic development as a tool for real
social inclusion, to leave our gem of a city better than our goals. Moving forward, we are keeping our sights As my time as Interim President & CEO at the Partnership
new possibilities, athletes and their fans who energize
the city—all have contributed to our success story in we found it. This is the real opportunity before us: to focused on harnessing the power of innovation and has come to a close, I want to thank the Board of
recent years. find the measure of our success by the character of the immigration. Both are key to fuelling Halifax’s economic Directors for this opportunity. I have truly enjoyed my
community we create. and population growth. time working with such a dedicated group of people. The
When we first launched the Economic Growth Plan staff, Board, partners, and stakeholders are all devoted
in 2016, it gave us a glimpse of what was possible for I want to thank John Rogers for his exemplary work Halifax’s innovation space has seen incredible gains to making Halifax a better place to live, work, and do
Halifax. Lofty as those goals seemed, we are starting as interim Halifax Partnership CEO, a post he did not this past year. Significant investments in innovation business. I leave this position feeling inspired and hopeful
to see tangible results from our efforts as more people hesitate to accept after the difficult loss of Ron Hanlon. hubs like Volta Labs, the Emera ideaHUB, and the for what is to come. I look forward to seeing what is next
and more businesses invest in our future. I would also like to welcome Wendy Luther to her new Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship have for the Partnership, and for Halifax.
role leading the Partnership and I look forward to
working with her and the team.
Message from Matt Hebb, Board Chair
Halifax’s Economic the torch on to Ron L’Esperance, who I have had the
Growth Plan for 2016-21 opportunity to work with during his tenure as Vice
sets out an aggressive Chair of the Board. I know he will carry the Board
long-term vision for forward with sights set on an even more prosperous
Halifax in the future.
Halifax of a population
of 550,000 and a GDP I would also like to take the opportunity to welcome
of $30 billion by 2031. Wendy Luther in her new role of President & CEO of
The key to achieving this the Partnership. Wendy’s experience and passion for
vision is in embracing Halifax instills confidence that she will do great things
the power of innovation for the Partnership and our city. I look forward to
and immigration. seeing what’s next for her and the team.
Welcoming and connecting new immigrants to Finally, thank you to John Rogers, who joined the
opportunities here where they can build their lives and Partnership as Interim President & CEO at a time when
careers, and supporting innovative, growing companies we were experiencing great loss and in need of guidance.
to reach their full potential, will continue to drive the John took on the challenge and did us proud with his
excellent growth Halifax has seen in the past few years. leadership and enthusiasm for helping Halifax prosper.
It has been an insightful and inspiring three years as There are many people working to champion Halifax,
Chair of the Halifax Partnership’s Board of Directors, and to facilitate its continued success. Together, we
seeing the Partnership and its partners work toward can foster and harness the power of innovation and
our collective vision for the city. I am honoured to pass immigration to further economic growth.
4 THE POWER OF INNOVATION AND IMMIGRATION HALIFAX PARTNERSHIP: ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 5
THIS IS HALIFAX
1
DALHOUSIE EBAY CANADA CHOSE CANADA’S OCEAN THE BMO LABOUR U-HAUL LISTS A NEW MULTI-MILLION
UNIVERSITY’S EMERA HALIFAX AS THE FIRST SUPERCLUSTER MARKET REPORT HALIFAX AS DOLLAR ART GALLERY
IDEAHUB OPENED CANADIAN CITY FOR RECEIVED $150 CARD RANKED CANADA’S FOURTH- OF NOVA SCOTIA
ITS DOORS. THEIR RETAIL REVIVAL MILLION IN HALIFAX AS THE LARGEST GROWTH WAS ANNOUNCED
PROGRAM. FEDERAL FUNDING. #5 PLACE TO FIND CITY IN 2018. FOR THE HALIFAX
WORK IN CANADA. WATERFRONT.
HALIFAX STANFIELD FUTURE CITY THE 90% LOCKHEED MARTIN DURING ITS FIRST
SAW 4.3 MILLION BUILDERS BROUGHT CONSTRUCTION WAS AWARDED A YEAR, THE HALIFAX
PASSENGERS IN 2018 30 YOUNG MINDS DESIGN PLAN FOR THE $185 MILLION DESIGN CONVENTION CENTRE
(5.7% GROWTH). ITS TOGETHER FOR AN COGSWELL DISTRICT CONTRACT FOR WELCOMED MORE
CARGO EXPORTS INNOVATION LAB TO REDEVELOPMENT PLAN WARSHIP FLEET TO THAN 90,000 GUESTS.
INCREASED BY 8.5% CREATE SOLUTIONS WAS APPROVED BY BE BUILT AT HALIFAX
OVER 2017. FOR AFFORDABLE REGIONAL COUNCIL. IRVING SHIPYARD.
HOUSING IN HALIFAX.
NON-RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY INCREASED BY $14.9
MILLION COMPARED TO 2017 (+4.3%). SEVERAL MAJOR PROJECTS
ALENTIC VOLTA LABS IN 2018, HALIFAX WRAPPED UP IN 2018: THE BEDFORD INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY
MICROSCIENCE RECEIVED CELEBRATED THE SURPASSED ITS RECORD UPGRADES, THE CENTRE FOR OCEAN VENTURES & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
$3 MILLION IN FEDERAL GRAND OPENING OF ITS FOR CRUISE SHIP VISITS (COVE), AND DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY’S EMERA IDEAHUB.
FUNDING FOR THEIR NEW 60,000 SQUARE- AND TOTAL CRUISE
BLOOD TESTING FOOT FACILITY. PASSENGERS FOR THE
DEVICES, TO BE USED BY THE INCUBATOR NOW SECOND YEAR IN A ROW.
ASTRONAUTS ABOARD HOUSES MORE THAN
THE INTERNATIONAL 30 STARTUPS.
SPACE STATION.
6 THE POWER OF INNOVATION AND IMMIGRATION HALIFAX PARTNERSHIP: ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 7
ACCELERATING GROWTH
IN HALIFAX
THE HALIFAX PARTNERSHIP, HALIFAX It leverages Halifax’s unique strengths—our ocean
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY (HRM), AND OUR advantage, our educated and innovative community,
MANY PARTNERS MOBILIZED AND LED OUR and our excellent urban/rural lifestyle—through four
COMMUNITY IN EXECUTING HALIFAX’S five-year strategic goals:
ECONOMIC GROWTH PLAN 2016-21. 1. Promote and Maximize Growth: Grow
Halifax’s GDP to $22.5 billion by 2021
TOGETHER, WE ARE WORKING TOWARD AN 2. Attract and Retain Talent: Grow Halifax’s
AMBITIOUS LONG-TERM VISION TO GROW labour force to 271,000 by 2021
HALIFAX’S POPULATION TO 550,000 AND
3. Make Halifax a Better Place to Live and Work:
ITS GDP TO $30 BILLION BY 2031.
Grow Halifax’s population to 470,000 by 2021
The Economic Growth Plan sets out a focused and 4. Align Economic Development: Increase
measurable plan of action to make Halifax a more alignment and collaboration
vibrant, thriving, and welcoming city.
The Partnership’s annual Business Plan aligns with
the objectives of the Economic Growth Plan. This
report highlights the Partnership’s 2018-19 activities
and impact in achieving the strategic goals.
Halifax is experiencing substantial positive
growth toward all four of the five-year strategic
Economic Growth Plan goals.
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2018-19 Grow Halifax’s GDP to $22.5 billion by 2021
RESULTS
• The Conference Board of Canada estimates Halifax’s GDP
grew by 1.6% to $19.2 billion, and forecasts that growth will
remain in the range of 1.8% to 2.5% out to 2023
IN YEAR THREE OF THE ECONOMIC GROWTH PLAN,
HALIFAX EXPERIENCED ANOTHER IMPRESSIVE
HALIFAX
YEAR OF DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH:
PARTNERSHIP
PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK RESULTS 2018-19
Grow Halifax’s population
to 470,000 by 2021 The Partnership’s 2018-19 Business Plan Performance Management Framework (PMF) sets out a strategic
planning framework and performance indicators. Targets are linked to Economic Growth Plan outcomes.
• Statistics Canada estimates Halifax’s population to
be 430,512 (a 2.0% increase, or 8,544 new people),
yet another record year for population growth PROMOTE & ATTRACT &
4 6 4 5
MAXIMIZE GROWTH RETAIN TALENT
• Nearly 65% of population growth was driven by
international migration (5,405 new people)
• 2,503 young people ages 20 to 29 came to OF OF
Halifax, representing almost one-third of
Halifax’s population growth in 2018 TARGETS ACHIEVED TARGETS ACHIEVED
• 12.6% of international students studying in
Nova Scotia became permanent residents
ALIGN ECONOMIC PURSUE AN ORGANIZATIONAL
2 2 4 5
DEVELOPMENT CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE
Grow Halifax’s labour force OF OF
to 271,000 by 2021
• Halifax’s labour force participation rate TARGETS ACHIEVED TARGETS ACHIEVED
increased for the first time since 2009, by
3.3% (8,000 workers)
OVERALL
14 OF 18
• Nova Scotia’s youth employment grew by 6.4%
(roughly 5,300 net new jobs)—this is the largest
annual increase on record
YEAR-END
RESULTS TARGETS ACHIEVED
=
10 THE POWER OF INNOVATION AND IMMIGRATION HALIFAX PARTNERSHIP: ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 11
PROMOTE AND
MAXIMIZE GROWTH
SMARTBUSINESS PROGRAM 2018-19 results include:
• 423 face-to-face visits
The Partnership’s SmartBusiness team meets face-
to-face with business owners to pinpoint obstacles • 722 follow-up consultations
impeding growth, identify systemic issues across • 725 referrals
companies, and find solutions related to export
• 184 Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program referrals
development, commercialization and R&D, and
(see page 18 for more)
talent recruitment.
• 135 commercialization referrals
• 84 export referrals
• 322 other referrals
EBAY CANADA RETAIL REVIVAL SELL HALIFAX
In March 2019, eBay Canada launched the Retail The Halifax Partnership and Mayor Savage lead the
Revival program in Halifax to help small- and Sell Halifax Program to attract new investment and
medium-sized local businesses grow into global business to the city. This year’s activities continued to
markets through e-commerce. Halifax was the first sell Halifax’s TLC+I (talent, location, cost, innovation)
Canadian city chosen for the program. After receiving value proposition in major Canadian and US centres.
180 applications, eBay selected 70 businesses to
• 84 leads
AND CAPITALIZE ON
participate in the year-long training program.
• 44 prospects
• 14 wins (companies establishing or
OUR BEST ECONOMIC
expanding operations in Halifax)
• 1,170 jobs estimated to be created
OPPORTUNITIES.
DU NORD SKIN CARE really could not have come into
being anywhere other than Halifax. After establishing the
idea and beginning research and development, I received
outstanding and unexpected support. People not only offered
to test my product, but also provided strong support to see
my products get to market. We are creating a place and a
corresponding mindset for inhabitants that embraces creativity,
innovation, eco-responsibility, and business—especially small
business. I cannot underemphasize how important this attitude
has been for my business to grow.
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– Ursula Snyder, DU NORD SKIN CARE
PROMOTE AND
MAXIMIZE GROWTH
MAYOR’S CELEBRATE BUSINESS PROGRAM ADVANCING INNOVATION Our objectives are to: Activities in 2018-19 focused on:
& BUSINESS GROWTH • Establish the Halifax • Completing benchmark and best
We joined the Retail The Mayor’s Celebrate Business Program showcases
growing companies in Halifax to learn more about the With support from the Province
Innovation District practice research
Revival program to take impact they are having on our economy. The goal of this of Nova Scotia, the Partnership • Explore innovative solutions to • Working with partners to develop
the Innovation District launch plan
advantage of the training and program is for Mayor Savage to meet Halifax’s business is coordinating the launch and civic issues and opportunities
leaders and learn more about our business community development of Halifax’s Innovation with HRM and partners • Working with businesses,
expertise to enable us to expand universities, Nova Scotia
and industry advantages. Through this program, Mayor District. Our goal is to increase
the marketing of our unique Savage and the Partnership toured five local companies the number of viable high-growth • Advance opportunities that Community College, government,
contribute to startup and
products throughout North last year. startups in Halifax. and other stakeholders to better
scaleup growth understand and support the
America. The increased sales will
innovation ecosystem in Halifax
drive profitability that will make
• Developing the Halifax Innovation
the company sustainable in District brand
the long term. • Developing the Innovation Hub
– Staci Latham-Murphy, NovaScotian Crystal
Resource to provide startups and
scaleups with information on
programs, services, fundings, and
events within the district and city
ECONOMIC INTELLIGENCE & ANALYSIS SUPPORTING THE AFRICAN
NOVA SCOTIAN (ANS) COMMUNITY
The Partnership provides the most up-to-date,
relevant economic information on Halifax to help According to the 2019 In 2018-19, the Partnership and HRM worked Halifax is our biggest market
businesses locate, grow, and succeed. Business Confidence Survey, with African Nova Scotian (ANS) communities
to develop the Road to Economic Prosperity for
so having a strong presence
businesses demonstrate in the city is strategically
• Halifax Index 2018 African Nova Scotian Communities Action Plan.
optimism in planned activities The plan will launch in 2019-20. important to the company.
• 2019 City Matters Survey, conducted by
over the next year, with 85% Not only that, Halifax is at
MQO Research
of respondents expecting an HALIFAX GATEWAY the leading edge of Atlantic
• 2019 Business Confidence Survey, conducted
by Narrative Research increase in sales and 67% Canada’s future in terms of
• Quarterly Economic Snapshots planning to hire additional staff.
The Halifax Partnership continues to coordinate and youth retention, diversity, and
lead Halifax Gateway, which consists of partners
• SmartBusiness Quarterly Reports from the Port of Halifax, Halifax Stanfield, and CN.
adoption of technology.
• Halifax Business Case & Industry Sector Profiles In February 2019, Halifax Gateway sponsored and – Jean Marc Landry, Atlantic Lottery Corporation
attended the Cargo Logistics Canada trade show in
• 19 Halifax Business case profiles for investment
Vancouver, promoting Halifax’s value proposition to
attraction prospects and leads
international delegates.
• Four community profiles
14 THE POWER OF INNOVATION AND IMMIGRATION HALIFAX PARTNERSHIP: ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 15ATTRACT AND
RETAIN TALENT
HALIFAX CONNECTOR PROGRAM 2018-19 results include:
• 218 new Connectors
Presented by RBC Future Launch and supported by
the Province of Nova Scotia, the Halifax Connector • 61 re-engaged Connectors
Program is a networking program that connects • 539 new Connectees
immigrants and recent graduates who are interested
in growing their careers in Halifax with local business • 274 jobs found by Connectees
and community leaders in their field. »» 50% of Connectees found jobs in their
field—our highest annual success rate to date
2019 marks the 10th anniversary of the Connector
Program. Since 2009, the program has helped 3,149 These results are part of what made 2018–19 such
participants build networks and careers in Halifax. In a successful year for immigrant and youth retention
2018-19, the Halifax Connector Program experienced in Halifax.
record-numbers of new Connectors, new Connectees,
and jobs found. In 2018, Robyn Webb, Director of Labour Market
Development, was profiled by the Toronto Star as one
of 12 changemakers making a difference in Canada by
welcoming and retaining talent in our communities.
CONNECTOR+
The Partnership expanded the Connector Program
I am proud to be a
TO MAKE
last year with the development of the Connector+
Connector because I networking app. This platform will connect more
business and community leaders with recent
believe there’s a lot of talent
THE BEST USE OF OUR
graduates across Nova Scotia, helping them build
in Halifax. I really enjoy their professional networks and enter the workforce.
Thank you to the Province of Nova Scotia and our
meeting skilled individuals
AVAILABLE WORKFORCE.
partners for their support of this project.
and helping them in their
search for a meaningful
NATIONAL CONNECTOR PROGRAM
career. The right introduction
can make a big difference The National Connector Program (NCP), funded
by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada,
and the Connector Program positions Halifax and Nova Scotia as global innovative
helps make this happen. leaders in the area of immigrant and youth attraction
and retention. Now in its seventh year, the National
– Melinda Sheridan, RBC
Connector Program launched two new programs,
one Canadian and one international. This brings
the number of national and international Connector
communities to 46. In 2018-19, NCP communities
across Canada connected 855 immigrants.
16 THE POWER OF INNOVATION AND IMMIGRATION HALIFAX PARTNERSHIP: ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 17ATTRACT AND
RETAIN TALENT
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING INITIATIVE GAME CHANGERS YOUTH Year-over-year results:
RETENTION ACTION PLAN
There is still a common In 2017, the Partnership, with support from the Province
YEAR
misconception that job of Nova Scotia, launched the Experiential Learning In October 2018, the Partnership
222 net loss
Initiative as part of the Game Changers Youth Retention wrapped up the Game Changers
opportunities are limited for Action Plan. This initiative encourages and supports Youth Retention Action Plan.
humanities graduates. Carmel Halifax business participation in experiential learning Launched in 2015, this three-year,
Mikol realized her options after she programs offered by universities and colleges across private-sector-based initiative was (2015-16)
Nova Scotia. aimed at reducing the net annual
was connected to a job shadowing interprovincial outmigration of youth
YEAR
experience at a tech company 2018–19 results include: (aged 20-29) in Nova Scotia from
through the Partnership’s
252 net gain
-1,300 to zero.
• 75 business participants
Experiential Learning Initiative. • 184 student participants
Through Game Changers we
encouraged businesses to:
“It gave me confidence that the (2016-17)
• 168 students placed in experiential
• Hire youth
skills that I was developing in learning opportunities
• Provide experiential learning YEAR
research, writing papers, and
opportunities
editing could be translated not only
• Become a Connector 152 net gain
into a job, but a tech-forward job.”
(2017-18)
ATLANTIC IMMIGRATION PILOT PROGRAM
Now in its third year, the Atlantic Immigration Pilot The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Not only did Halifax and Nova Scotia achieve
Program continues to support businesses in hiring Program helped us hire Yuna, its youth retention goal, we surpassed it. For the
international graduates and internationally
trained professionals to fill labour gaps.
the best person for the job. I look first time in over 30 years, Nova Scotia saw a positive
at it as well through the lens of interprovincial migration of youth ages 20-29 in Year 2
2018–19 results include: doing something good for the with additional gains made in Year 3.
• 184 businesses referred to NSOI and ISANS city to allow a smart, ambitious
• 784 jobs projected to be created by person to settle permanently in Thank you to our Game Changers sponsors:
designated employers Halifax. Yuna is a bright young
»» Additionally, the Partnership’s AIP team assisted lady who brings knowledge TD Pattison Outdoor Advertising
other existing designated employers who are The Chronicle Herald Saint Mary’s University
and culture to the city. She is a NSCC Dalhousie University
projected to create 466 jobs for a total of 1,250
projected jobs wonderful person that Halifax is Halifax Regional Municipality Marriott Halifax Harbourfront
very lucky to have. Clothesline Media Scotiabank
Employer participation in the AIP has had a very
– Peter Polley, POLYCORP
positive impact on Halifax’s retention of immigrants
and international graduates.
18 THE POWER OF INNOVATION AND IMMIGRATION HALIFAX PARTNERSHIP: ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 19ALIGN ECONOMIC EVENTS
During the fiscal year, the Partnership hosted and
DEVELOPMENT
supported 23 events.
CULTURE OF • April 26: CEO Council on Halifax’s Innovation District
EXCELLENCE
• June 6: Sell Halifax Toronto Luncheon
• June 7-8: Road to Economic Prosperity ANS Gathering
ACHIEVING SHARED MUNICIPAL, PROVINCIAL, PROVINCIAL • June 18: Halifax Index Launch
REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL ECONOMIC GOALS. • Collaborated with and supported four Nova Scotia • September 25: Annual General Meeting
Regional Enterprise Networks’ Business Retention SMARTBUSINESS PROGRAM • October 17-18: National Connector Learning Exchange
94%
MUNICIPAL and Expansion Programs • October 17: Game Changers Awards Gala
ATLANTIC IMMIGRATION
• Pursued investment opportunities in collaboration • Supported the launch of four new Nova Scotia PILOT PROGAM • November 22: Annual State of the Municipality event in
with NSBI and Global Affairs Canada Connector communities CLIENT SATISFACTION partnership with the Halifax Chamber of Commerce
94
• November 22: Fall Economic Statement with
%
• Co-hosted the sold-out Annual State of the • Continued to work with ACOA and NSOI to
COMMERCIALIZATION Minister Scott Brison
Municipality event with the Halifax Chamber support the successful implementation of the CLIENT SATISFACTION • December 3: International Partnership Reception with
of Commerce Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program Zhuhai, China
80 %
• Participated as a member of the Halifax • Actively participated in the One Nova Scotia • January 24: eBay Retail Revival Announcement
EXPORT DEVELOPMENT
Immigration Partnership Collective steering and sub-committees— CLIENT SATISFACTION • January 28: Connector Appreciation Event
Visit onens.ca to see the results • January 29: CEO Council with Premier McNeil
• Led the management of the Halifax Gateway Council
• Participated in the Innovation District • January 31: Game Changers Post-Secondary
• Published and presented the Halifax Index 2018 at
Collaborative network Engagement Session
90
a launch event attended by more than 200 people.
The Index was distributed to more than 1,200
individuals and downloaded 1,500 times REGIONAL
% CONNECTOR PROGRAM
CLIENT SATISFACTION
• March 4: Game Changers Business Engagement Session
• March 5: Game Changers Youth Engagement Session
• March 6: SmartBusiness Appreciation Event
• In partnership with HRM, released the Economic • Led the Atlantic Canada Economic Coalition • March 13: eBay Retail Revival Launch
90
Growth Plan Years 3–5 Action Plan to the community
%
• Supported the Newfoundland, Prince Edward • March 19: Fill your Labour Gaps through Local
INVESTOR RELATIONS
• Signed on MOU with the Municipality of East Hants Island, and New Brunswick province-wide & International Recruitment
INVESTOR RENEWAL
to support their investment attraction activities Connector Programs • March 20: Connector+ Launch
• March 26: The Value of Experiential Learning
67%
investor briefing
BUSINESS CONFIDENCE SURVEY • March 26: #HireMeHalifax
OF BUSINESSES SURVEYED WERE • March 28: CEO Council with Canada’s Ocean Supercluster
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL • Economic Partnership Agreements promote FAVOURABLE WITH THE PARTNERSHIP
economic development including economic AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
• Led the National Connector Program to assist exchange, business development, and technological
Canadian communities in launching Connector The International Economic Development Council (IEDC)
advancement through building business links,
Programs—see page 16 for results increasing Halifax’s profile, attracting investment, PROMOTING HALIFAX*: Awards for Excellence recognize the world’s best economic
development programs. In 2018, the Partnership won the
• Supported the World Energy Cities Partnership and promoting trade. In 2018-19, the following 12% YEAR-OVER-YEAR (YOY) INCREASE IN following IEDC Awards:
partnerships were established: SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWERS
• Participated in two annual Immigration
• Halifax Index 2017 – Gold
Employment Council Symposiums with a focus to • Business partnership developed with
3% 13% 41%
• Halifax Index 2017 Launch Event – Gold
better partner with employers toward full-skilled Aberdeen , UK
• Halifax’s Amazon HQ2 Proposal Website – Gold
newcomer labour market integration with IRCC and • New economic partnership agreement signed • Halifax’s Amazon HQ2 Pitch – Silver
Employment and Social Development Canada with Zhuhai City, China to advance the Nova • Sell Halifax Boston Campaign – Silver
• Partnered with the Cities of Migration-Immigrant Scotia-China strategy at a municipal level
Futures Project • Participated as a member of the Consider Canada
24,980 TOTAL SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWERS The International Association of Business Communicators’ Gold
Quill Awards recognize excellence in strategic communication
Cities Alliance promoting Canada’s value proposition
for foreign direct investment
66,996 WEBSITE VISITORS (34% YOY INCREASE) worldwide. In January 2019, Brittany Warren, Communications
Specialist, won a Gold Quill Award of Excellence for the Game
Changers Youth Retention Action Plan.
*As of March 31, 2019
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2018-19 21
21FINANCIAL OUR BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
OUR
INVESTORS
OVERVIEW AS OF MARCH 31, 2019 AS OF MARCH 31, 2019
Matt Hebb (Board Chair) DIRECTING Moore Executive Suites
Dalhousie University CN Mount Saint Vincent University
REVENUE Dalhousie University Manulife Financial
Total Revenue: >$5.5M Ron L’Esperance (Vice Chair) Emera Inc. & Nova Scotia Power Medavie Blue Cross
Group ATN Government of Canada Municipal Group of Companies
Halifax International Airport Authority NATIONAL Public Relations
Beste Alparagun
ACCUMULATED RESERVE SEAMARK Asset Management Halifax Port Authority Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®
Halifax Regional Municipality Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation
Contribution to the accumulated Partnership equity is $40,181, resulting in an Donna Alteen Oceanstone Seaside Resort
Pattison Outdoor Advertising
accumulated equity position as at March 31, 2019 > $530,000 Time + Space Media Province of Nova Scotia Office Interiors
RBC Financial Group Rank Inc.
Cory Bell Saint Mary’s University Royer Thompson
Lindsay Construction Stingray Sandler Training
Margaret Brigley TD Stewart McKelvey
The Chronicle Herald Time + Space Media
Narrative Research
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW Rob Carruthers MANAGING
Uber Canada
The Westin Nova Scotian
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 Deloitte Atlantic Business Magazine
WM Fares Group
Councillor Shawn Cleary Bulletproof Solutions
Halifax Regional Municipality Clothesline Media SUPPORTING
Revenue Eastlink Admiral Insurance
April Howe Halifax Chamber of Commerce Advanced Systems
Nova Scotia Public Service Commission Nova Scotia Community College Agenda Managers Inc.
HRM $1,733,407 Alscott Air Systems Ltd.
Scotiabank
Hector Jacques, OC Arrow Electronics Inc.
Private Sector Halifax Port Authority Atlantic Lottery Corporation
PRESENTING Barrington Consulting Group
Cash 452,948 Councillor Waye Mason Beaumont & Co.
Black Business Initiative
Halifax Regional Municipality Bell Aliant
In-kind 368,226 Boardworks Consulting Inc.
BMO Bank of Montreal
Winston Morton BoomersPlus
CBRE Limited Halifax
Program investment, sponsorship, and registration 102,192 SimpTek Technologies Bounty Print Ltd.
Cox & Palmer
BOYNECLARKE LLP
Funded projects – in support of Core Activities 2,901,278 Chris Ronald Deloitte
Burgess Transfer & Storage Ltd.
RBC Royal Bank Dexel Developments
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Other 37,205 EY
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
G4S
Casino Nova Scotia
Total Revenue 5,595,256 OBSERVERS TO THE Gerald Walsh Associates Inc.
Davis Pier Consulting
Group M5
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Develop Nova Scotia
Total Expenditures GWL Realty Advisors Inc.
ExxonMobil Canada
Jacques Dubé Halifax Convention Centre
FIN Atlantic Film Festival
Promote and Maximize Growth 1,636,015 Halifax Regional Municipality Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
Fire Inside Leadership
HRO Core Inc.
Captain(N) D.E. Mazur, CD Irving Shipbuilding Inc.
Freeman Audio Visual
Attract and Retain Talent 1,550,584 Group ATN Consulting Inc.
Maritime Forces Atlantic IBM Canada Ltd.
Halifax-Dartmouth Automobile
Make Halifax a Better Place to Live and Work 381,240 Chuck Maillet I. H. Mathers & Sons Limited Dealers Association
Innovacorp Narrative Research (formerly Corporate
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Organizational Excellence 417,176 Journeyman Film Company Research Associates Inc.)
Mayor Mike Savage Killam Apartment REIT The Prince George Hotel
Salaries and Benefits 1,570,060 Halifax Regional Municipality Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette Neocon International
KPMG LLP NTT Data
Total Expenditures 5,555,075 Lindsay Construction Scotian Materials
Lockheed Martin The Shaw Group Ltd.
SURPLUS $40,181 MariNova Consulting Ltd. Workers’ Compensation Board of
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic Nova Scotia
Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline
Maritime Paper Products LP EMERGING
MNP LLP Lois Lane Communications
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