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	About Target Nova Scotia Target Nova Scotia is a unified information tool, bringing together a broad array of information sourced at local, provincial and national levels.      Behind Target Nova Scotia Target Nova Scotia is a partnership project. It represents the combined efforts and resources of several departments and agencies of the federal Government of Canada and the provincial Government of Nova Scotia, working together with local development organizations and private sector partners.      Data Standards Target's aim is to present information that is accurate, consistent, and current. TargetNovaScotia.com employs common data standards developed by the Council for Urban Economic Development (CUED) and the American Economic Development Council (AEDC) now the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Consistent data means that a community in Nova Scotia can be compared to any other community in North America.      About Nova Scotia Nova Scotia, one of Canada's ten provinces, is located on the Atlantic coast, within a few hours drive of New England. Nova Scotia is about equal in size to New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut combined. There are eighteen counties in Nova Scotia. Principal urban centers include the Halifax metropolitan area, and Cape Breton Regional Municipality. Nova Scotia's population was estimated at 942,660 as of October, 2000. English is the predominant language. Nova Scotia's economy is diversified and trade oriented. The development of major offshore natural gas fields is fueling economic growth, while the services and manufacturing sectors dominate output and employment. Key location advantages offered by Nova Scotia communities include a skilled, educated and available workforce, competitive cost structures, and a clean, attractive and pleasant environment.