Which service industries employ many people in Nova Scotia?

In Nova Scotia, the majority of the labour force is employed within public and private service sectors. Key industries driving this employment include:1

• Tourism: This is a particularly strong service industry for the province, attracting over a million visitors annually.1
• Knowledge-based services: More than one-fourth of the provincial workforce is employed in sectors such as telecommunications, computer technology, and education. Notably, the number of people working as teachers and university professors exceeds the combined total of those in fish-processing, forestry, and construction.1
• Public sector: Significant employment is also provided by the civil service and the presence of several Canadian Forces military bases located throughout the province.12

While traditional industries like fishing and mining have declined, these service-oriented sectors have become increasingly significant components of the Nova Scotian economy.3