Knowledge Economy Report Card

novaknowledge has been publishing its flagship product, the Nova Scotia Knowledge Economy Report Card, since 1998.

Each year, novaknowledge launches the Report Card at the Knowledge Economy Summit and distributes and presents the report across the province. Several public and private organizations contribute to the Report Card's creation; some partners provide content, while others contribute to research and publication costs.

Did you know...

• The Report Card is the only publication in Canada that focuses solely on the opportunities and challenges of the knowledge economy.
• Over 100,000 copies of the Report Card have been distributed.
• The Report Card is read by MP's from coast to coast.
• The Report Card is used as a teaching tool in university classrooms.
• Report Card statistics are quoted widely in the media and in speeches of local politicians.

Knowledge Economy Report Cards

2009 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998

2009
Environmental Performance in the Agricultral Sector in Nova Scotia

This report card is the first step in on-going evaluation of agriculture’s interface with the environment in Nova Scotia. Its purpose is to evaluate the industry’s environmental stewardship agenda, set benchmarks, assess progress and communicate findings. In the absence of empirical data on which to base true indicators, surrogate indicators have been identified based on available data, against which the agricultural industry’s performance will be measured.

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2006-07
Defining & Developing Tomorrow's Workforce

This year's Report Card explores emerging workforce challenges, myths and opportunities. To achieve a thriving, sustainable economy with a shrinking workforce and an aging population, innovation and entrepreneurship are required. The key is a creative, well-educated and highly-skilled workforce.

The Report Card focuses on Defining & Developing Tomorrow's Workforce. The looming skills crisis affects everyone. Meeting the crisis head-on will require new levels of collaboration and cooperation between government, educators, employers, organized labour, parents and individuals. Nova Scotia's future prosperity depends on it.

To download a copy of the 2006/07 Knowledge Economy Report Card, click here.

 
2005-06
The Environmental Economy - Seizing Opportunities

The 2005-06 Report Card focuses on seizing opportunities in the environmental economy. It profiles companies like MacTara, Thermo Dynamics, Minas Basin Pulp & Power and Nova Scotia's Solid Waste-Resource Strategy, all of who are capitalizing on the environmental economy.

This annual publication also measures the fundamental indicators of innovation and provides an update on how Nova Scotia's doing in the areas of venture capital and immigration.

To download a copy of the 2005/06 Knowledge Economy Report Card, click here.

 
2004
Immigration and Venture Capital

The 2004 Report Card focused on the powerful connection between venture capital, immigration and economic success. It also contains real life stories of entrepreneurs and immigrants overcoming obstacles and carving out their niche in Nova Scotia.

To download a copy of the 2004 Knowledge Economy Report Card, click here.

 
2003
Human Resource Practices for the Knowledge Economy

The 2003 Report Card defined and monitored the progress of Nova Scotia's knowledge economy. Its focus was on how smart human resource practices contribute to your company's bottom line.


To download a copy of the 2003 Knowledge Economy Report Card, click here.

 
2002
Attitudes of Nova Scotians - do we have what it takes? Entrepreneurial Spirit and Risk Taking; Innovation Self-Assessment

The 2002 Report Card focused on two of the most talked about, yet most difficult to measure, themes: attitude and leadership. The Innovation Scorecard has been expanded to include an in-depth Innovation Leadership Self Assessment.

To download a copy of the 2002 Knowledge Economy Report Card, click here.

 
2001
Lifelong Learning

The 2001 Report Card looked at training and lifelong learning and the important role they play in innovation and productivity. It also included a new element - the Innovation Scorecard. The Scorecard is a tool that allows an organization to rate its performance against the best international practices in innovation in order to identify strengths and weaknesses and work towards improvement.

To download a copy of the 2001 Knowledge Economy Report Card, click here.

 
2000
Cycle of Innovation

The 2000 Report Card examined the state of innovation and productivity in our province, and considered their relationship to lifelong learning.

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1999
Does Nova Scotia have the right environment to be competitive in the knowledge economy?

The 1999 Report Card builds on the findings from the 1998 Report Card by asking the question: Does Nova Scotia have the right environment to be competitive? It focused on four major topics; Nova Scotia's dependence on government, private investment capital, human capital and quality of life for people and for business.

To download a copy of the 1999 Knowledge Economy Report Card, click here.

 
1998
Is there a knowledge economy in Nova Scotia?

The 1998 Report Card was the first published in our series of annual Report Cards focusing on the progress of Nova Scotia's knowledge-based economy. Its purpose was to evaluate the knowledge-based economy and its social and economic implications in Nova Scotia; to increase Nova Scotians' awareness of the opportunities and possibilities offered by the knowledge-based economy; and to build Nova Scotians' confidence in their own ability to seize these opportunities.

The 1998 Report Card is not available in electronic format. If you would like to receive a paper copy, please contact our office.