Statistics — Nova Scotia’s Unemployment Decreased 7.1%, July 2021
Labour force survey results reflect the period from July 11 to 17. For comparison, Nova Scotia reopening plan moved to Phase 3 on June 30 and Phase 4 on July 14 (middle of reference week) with less stringent public health measures compared to June.
Notice – Bill C-208 and Changes to Family Business Succession
Bill C-208 provides for the intergenerational transfer of certain family businesses to receive the same tax treatment as businesses sold to a third party.
Statistics — US Construction Spending Was Up 8.2% (June 2021 vs June 2020)
Find more statistics on US Construction Spending from June 2021, including year to date, month over month, and year over year information.
Statistics — Construction Sector Payroll Employment up 8.7%, Jan-May 2021
With May reference month results, year-over-year (May 2021 vs May 2020) and year-to-date (Jan-May 21 vs Jan-May 20) are showing the rebounds in economic activity from the unprecedented declines observed at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Click to find highlights from the latest statistics released for Payroll, Employment and Earnings, May 2021.