Research
The Halifax Gateway Council has conducted a number of research initiatives.
Port of Halifax: 2009 Economic Impact Report
SUMMARY
This paper provides analysis into the economic impacts of the Port of Halifax on Nova Scotia and the Halifax Region. The use of original research, previous reports and secondary data sources were used to calculate the economic output, contribution to gross domestic product, wages, jobs, and fiscal impacts from Port activity in 2007. The paper provides insight to the broader role of the Port in the local and provincial economy.
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Halifax Stanfield International Airport: 2008 Economic Impact
SUMMARY
Halifax International Airport is one of Canada’s fastest growing airports. This paper provides analysis into the economic impact of the airport on both Halifax and Nova Scotia. It covers the major sections, study approach, economic impacts, fiscal impacts, socio-economic impacts and finally comes to the conclusion that Halifax Stanfield International Airport represents a major economic, fiscal and employment generator for Halifax Regional Municipality and Nova Scotia overall.
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Halifax Air Cargo Market Study & Business (2007)
SUMMARY
This study and business case takes a look at the Air Cargo industry as a whole, while addressing global trends and challenges, current competition and industry demands. This research, combined with case studies and key findings, was used to determine the next steps recommended for Halifax’s Air Cargo business.
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2007 - Building the Container Transload Sector
SUMMARY
In 2004, the HPA and partners undertook a study of potential distribution centre (DC) activity that could take place from Halifax. The major piece of learning from the study was that distribution centre activity was unlikely to take place in the short to medium term, but that a hybrid of DCs, container transload activity, held some potential.
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Halifax Gateway 2005 Strategic Plan
SUMMARY
This paper provides analysis into the Halifax Gateway Council Strategic Plan. The purpose of this plan is to develop a new vision for Halifax Gateway and to establish a detailed Action Plan in order to achieve this vision. The plan is based on research and analysis undertaken during the course of the project, as well as on feedback obtained during consultations with over 20 industry organizations and government agencies.
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Halifax Gateway Council Economic Impact Study (2005)
SUMMARY
The purpose of this report is to document the economic impact of the Halifax Gateway. In order to develop and promote the Halifax Gateway, it is necessary to understand and quantify the economic importance of the Gateway. The measures of economic impact in this report include employment and wages generated by Halifax, GDP and economic output contribution and also taxes and fees paid to the federal, provincial and municipal governments.
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Greater Halifax Distribution Study (2004)
SUMMARY
This study seeks to evaluate the potential for fulfillment centre activities along the Halifax-Moncton Corridor, leveraging the proximity to the Port of Halifax and multimodal transportation connections to New England and Central Canada. It also offers a full analysis into whether Halifax could serve as a North American gateway.
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A New Vision For the Future
SUMMARY
This paper provides analysis into the Halifax Gateway Council’s plans to meet its full potential. Looking at Gateway today, the changing environment and the realisation of the vision, HGC was able to develop a plan to move forward. This proactive plan will help further develop the Halifax Gateway for the economic benefit and social well-being of the regional and national economies.
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