Nova Scotia Department Of Economic And Rural Development
The Department of Economic and Rural Development is a part of the Government of Nova Scotia. It was created in 2009 from the former Department of Economic Development. Its primary purpose is to stimulate the economy of Nova Scotia. The Department does this by helping Nova Scotia businesses to expand employment opportunities, and by encouraging the establishment and growth of commerce and industry in the province. The departmental mandate also includes designing economic development policies, programs, and activities that strengthen economic and social conditions in the province.
The current minister is Percy Paris.
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