Nova Scotia's employment by industry since 1976

Health care & social assistance has become Nova Scotia's largest employment industry (source). Includes both public and private sector employment in hospitals, long-term care, dental offices, social assistance providers.

This is a nationwide trend, not unique to Nova Scotia (provinces data).

u/inspurious_ — 15 days ago

Births vs deaths in Ontario

The natural population increase (births minus deaths) is shrinking or has already crossed in every province. Full data.

u/inspurious_ — 30 days ago

Deaths from diabetes in Saskatchewan, 2000–2024

The age-standardized mortality rate has been mostly flat in SK since 2000. But has declined in most other provinces. Full data and comparison to other provinces: source.

u/inspurious_ — 1 month ago

Nova Scotia's employment growth in professional services, 1976–2026 [OC]

"Professional services" includes a range of specialized work such as accounting, architecture, engineering, computer systems design, management consulting, advertising, veterinary services, legal work, and scientific research.

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