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STUDIES

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Discover the latest studies and reports on enhancing Digby Harbour Port's viability. Dive into practical insights and strategies for infrastructure development, economic growth, and a sustainable future for our harbour community.


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STRATEGIES FOR
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Develop Nova Scotia | Marine Visitation Plan

Develop Nova Scotia’s mandate is to lead sustainable development of

high-potential property and infrastructure to drive inclusive economic growth

in Nova Scotia. This Marine Visitation Plan falls under the Working Waterfronts

focus area within Develop Nova Scotia’s five-year strategy.

Working Waterfronts

A place, supported by flexible marine infrastructure, that enables community to thrive from access to the water. For Nova Scotia, working waterfronts are economic infrastructure, supporting a variety of marine dependent uses in strategic sectors.

Strategic Goals

• Support the provincial innovation agenda through development of strategic economic infrastructure, linked to our ocean advantage.

• Develop strategic provincial marine infrastructure to support marine visitation and supply chain growth.

The Economic Contribution of the International Cruise Industry in Canada

Business Research and Economic Advisors (BREA) partnered with CLIA – North West & Canada (CLIA-NWC) and Canadian cruise destination partners to assess the economic impact of the international cruise industry on Canada's national economy and selected provinces in 2016.

Conducting over 8,600 surveys with passengers and crew at seven Canadian cruise ports, BREA, supported by CLIA-NWC member lines, gathered crucial data to analyze passenger and crew spending and satisfaction levels.

According to BREA's findings, international cruise lines contributed $933 million to Canadian businesses in 2016, representing 63% of direct cruise industry expenditures nationwide.

This comprehensive report was commissioned by CLIA-NWC in collaboration with the St. Lawrence Cruise Association, the Atlantic Canada Cruise Association, and Cruise BC, underscoring the strategic importance of cruise viability for economic growth in ports like Digby.

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