Acting on Atlantic Canada’s new reality
ACOA is committed to building an ever stronger Atlantic economy, and representing the region’s interests at the national level. From recent economic data, it is clear that Atlantic Canada’s sustained growth in population, investment and productivity provides a new baseline for measuring future growth.
ACOA is working to ensure that decision makers at all levels are aware of this new reality, and that policy questions are considered through this new lens. Decisions made both inside and outside the region must deliberately support Atlantic Canada’s growing momentum, which has been highlighted at high-profile events and conferences such as:
The Atlantic Canada Momentum Index
In March 2023, the Public Policy Forum (PPF) published the Atlantic Canada Momentum Index — a paradigm-shifting report on our region's economic performance and direction.
The PPF, together with the Centre for the Study of Living Standards and a group of advisors from the Atlantic provinces, identified 20 key social and economic indicators to study whether momentum exists in the Atlantic Canada economy, when compared to Canada and the other provinces and territories.
According to the report: "The short answer is yes, it does — definitively. A convincing majority of our indicators provide concrete proof there is indeed something going on. Population? Up. Immigration? Up. GDP per capita? Up. Education, employment rate, productivity, housing starts, life satisfaction? Up."
Atlantic Canada has momentum in 16 of the 20 indicators used by the PPF — compared with just 10 for Canada as a whole.
Key indicators
Don't believe us? Check out these facts, figures and findings about Atlantic Canada's growth and opportunities, taken from a number of sources, including the Atlantic Canada Momentum Index.
