Bill 85: Comprehensive Economic Strategy Act

This bill would touch businesses across virtually every sector in Nova Scotia — from fishers and manufacturers on the South Shore to tech startups in Halifax and farmers in the Annapolis Valley. The panel is specifically tasked with consulting the business community, so owners and operators can expect to be invited into conversations about workforce challenges, export opportunities, and investment climate. While the bill doesn't impose any direct requirements on businesses, its findings could shape future policy on hiring, training programs, and government spending that affects day-to-day operations. Both solo operators and larger employers across different regions and industries could see downstream impacts depending on what recommendations the panel ultimately makes.