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Note from our CEO, Wade Tibbo: February 13, 2025

Pictou County has long been a hub of resilience, entrepreneurship, and community spirit. Our businesses, industries, and people continue to drive innovation, attract investment, and create new opportunities for growth.

While global trade relationships and economic shifts present challenges, the Pictou County Partnership remains focused on strengthening our local economy and supporting Pictou County businesses. By fostering collaboration across Nova Scotia and Canada-wide, we are diversifying opportunities and ensuring long-term prosperity for our region.

We recognize that economic uncertainty can create challenges for businesses, particularly when it comes to supply chain disruptions, workforce shortages, and market shifts. Our team is here to help businesses navigate these changes by identifying local and alternative suppliers, supporting workforce development and attraction efforts, and connecting businesses to export development programs through organizations like Invest Nova Scotia. These programs provide valuable resources to help businesses expand into new markets and strengthen their operations.

Additionally, initiatives like NS Loyal are playing a key role in strengthening our economy by encouraging businesses and consumers to support local. By prioritizing Nova Scotia-based suppliers and services, we can create a more resilient business ecosystem that sustains growth and prosperity.

If your business is facing challenges or looking for new opportunities, reach out to our team. We’re here to provide the support, connections, and resources needed to help you thrive in today’s evolving economic landscape.

As a community, we will continue building a strong and vibrant future for Pictou County.

Sincerely, 

Wade Tibbo, CEO

Provincial Supports & Resources

To support local businesses during this time, the Province of Nova Scotia has introduced resources for those impacted by U.S. trade policies.

• Help inform the Province's tariff response. Share concerns about barriers to expanding into interprovincial or international markets by completing this survey: https://novascotia.ca/tariffs. 
• Tariff information line at: 1-800-670-4357.
• Nova Scotia Loyal provides a platform for producers and retailers to register and connect with customers who are committed to buying locally.(https://www.nsloyal.ca)
• Nova Scotia Loyal: Producers who are registered with the Nova Scotia program are eligible to apply to receive a rebate for 70% of eligible expenditures up to $3,000 CAD (excluding GST/HST). The Program covers costs associated with: Open until March 31, 2026. Learn more here: Nova Scotia Loyal Producer Labelling Program | Invest Nova Scotia 

Additional Supports & Resources

• Government of Canada – Canadian Customs Tariff Information
• Export Development Canada – Tariffs 101: What are tariffs and how do they impact international trade?
• BDC – Resources to support businesses in the face of trade uncertainty
  • How to Prepare for Tariffs One-Pager
• Economic Developers Association of Canada – Tariff Updates
• Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) – Canada/US Trade Relations

• Canada announces robust tariff package in response to unjustified U.S. tariffs

• Notice of Intent to Impose Countermeasures in Response to United States Tariffs on Canadian Goods - Canada.ca

• List of products from the United States subject to 25 per cent tariffs effective March 4, 2025

• The World Trade Organization has created a database that offers a valuable and comprehensive resource for tariffs applicable in all countries, including preferential tariffs.  This platform provides up-to-date information on global tariff structures, helping businesses navigate international markets: WTO Tariff & Trade Data

• Customs tariffs codes and their descriptions can be found here.

• The federal government tariff finder here.