Mining Association of Nova Scotia

The Mining Association of Nova Scotia represents companies in all areas of mining and quarrying: exploration, discovery, development, production and reclamation as well as consultants and suppliers to the industry.

Mining Society of Nova Scotia

To meet the needs of the mining, metallurgy, petroleum and related industries by providing quality services and value to the membership through: Technical forums Professional social networking Promoting industries Encouraging student understanding of the industry and commitment to the industry Recognition of excellence through awards and prizes Collaboration with other organizations of similar interests Representation to government on behalf of industry

Music Nova Scotia – Export – Trade Missions and Opportunities

The objective of the Music Nova Scotia is to encourage the creation, development and growth of small Nova Scotian music businesses around artists and their intellectual property. To aid in this mission, Music Nova Scotia actively promotes trade missions and other opportunities where Nova Scotia artists can be selected to play in front of domestic and international audiences.

Ocean Technology Council of Nova Scotia

The Ocean Technology Council of Nova Scotia (OTCNS) is an industry association representing the ocean technology and industry sector in Nova Scotia. The mandate of the Council is to advance economic opportunities for Nova Scotia’s ocean technology companies.We accomplish this through member activities, learning sessions, workforce retention and training activities, supplier development events, strategic advocacy with respect to domestic and international supply chain opportunities, innovation and productivity improvement.

Scotians Global Advisors Program

Scotians is a global network of individuals passionate about Nova Scotia. Passionate about our economic success and the entrepreneurs that drive it. Made up of a diverse group of Nova Scotians, expats, friends, and alumni in over 20 countries, Scotians work to leverage their collective global experience to help us deliver brighter outcomes for all Nova Scotians. The Scotians Global Advisors Program supports Nova Scotia businesses looking to build their export capacity, improve their global competitiveness and/or enhance their global connections in support of their export goals. The Program facilitates introductions to experienced international business professionals with expertise relating to the needs identified by your business.   Find your Advisor at: Scotians.ca

Screen Nova Scotia

Screen Nova Scotia is a not-for-profit membership organization representing over 2,000 people working in film, television and animation across the province. Membership includes producers, service providers, local cast and crew, unions and guilds, and industry organizations.  Screen Nova Scotia works with and advocates on behalf of the screen-based industry in Nova Scotia to build long-term economic and cultural sustainability of the sector, and to create opportunities for the film, television, and digital media content creators based in the province. Services provided for include business development training, attendance at conferences and trade missions, research and information on funding programs provided by various partners.

Telefilm Canada – EURIMAGES (COPRODUCTION)

Canada is the 38th member country of the Eurimages – European Cinema Support Fund and the first non-European member country. This program, through the Council of Europe, aims to support the coproduction of cinematographic works between member countries. Canadian production companies with an eligible coproduction project with at least one other member country.

TIANS – Nova Scotia Approved Quality First

TIANS offers a quality accommodations program developed to ensure that visitors receive clean and comfortable accommodations while visiting Nova Scotia. The quality standards were developed after extensive collaboration with representatives of fixed-roof accommodations, campgrounds and Tourism Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia Approved provides the licensed accommodation operator, with a quality program option that is not a rating system. Nova Scotia Approved is a benchmark of quality standards focused on cleanliness and state of repair. Once you complete the online application, your property will be receive an unannounced visit by our Quality Coach who will assess your property based on the Nova Scotia Approved benchmarks of quality standards. When your property meets the benchmarks of quality standards, and if you hold a valid Tourist Accommodations Licence, you will then be eligible to participate in tourism partnership programs, sponsored by Tourism Nova Scotia.

Tourism Nova Scotia – World Class Experience EXCELLerator Program

Collaborate with TourisCollaborate with Tourism Nova Scotia to develop world-class experiences that differentiate Nova Scotia, appeal to the Free Spirit segment, and create marketing assets to attract new visitors. Successful applicants will benefit from Nova Scotia to develop world-class experiences that differentiate Nova Scotia, appeal to the Free Spirit segment, and create marketing assets to attract new visitors. Successful applicants will benefit from:

Increased experience development skills
New photography to promote your new experience
Inclusion in Tourism Nova Scotia marketing, including NovaScotia.com, social media and the Doers & Dreamers travel guide
Insights on sales opportunities

Viticulturist and Terroir Initiative

Perennia’s viticulturist, Francisco Diez, works directly with wineries to help them with their development goals, as the linkages between the vineyards and the wineries is really key to the overall industry’s success.  A key initiative is an assessment of the terroir of the province’s wine regions to determine the best management practices, preferred varieties, etc.  Please visit our viticulture and grape growing page, or contact: