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    CDENE Participating in Destination Canada – Mobility Forum 2026

    Le Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse (CDÉNÉ) will participate in Destination Canada – Mobility Forum 2026, an international recruitment initiative established by the Government of Canada to meet the labor needs of Canadian employers.

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    The entire CDENE team wishes you Happy Holidays!

    As this year comes to an end, we would like to sincerely thank you for your collaboration and commitment. Thanks to you, we are working together to support economic development, as well as the vitality of the Francophone and Acadian community in Nova Scotia.
    We look forward to continuing this wonderful collaboration in 2026!

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    Call for Applications – Sustainable Development Recognition Awards in Nova Scotia

    Le Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse (CDENE) is officially launching the 3rd edition of the Sustainable Development Recognition Awards, as part of the IMPACT Project – Toward a Responsible and Sustainable Economy in Atlantic Canada. 

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    Rise & Shine: An Inspiring Second Edition in Chéticamp

    Chéticamp (N.S.) - Friday October 3, 2025 : The CDÉNÉ Business and Entrepreneurship Services team held the second edition of the Rise & Shine conference on September 26 and 27 at the Canton Culturel in Chéticamp. Two days rich in learning, networking, and inspiration around women's entrepreneurship in Acadie.

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    Economic Forum at CMA 2024

    Church Point (N.S.) - Thursday May 16th 2024 : The Congrès mondial acadien 2024, in collaboration with the Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse (CDÉNÉ) and Université Sainte-Anne are pleased to invite you to the Economic Forum, which take place from August 13 to 15, 2024, in Southwest Nova Scotia, in the regions of Digby and Clare. 

  • Nidhal Kefi, new financial and administrative management officer

    Halifax, April 5, 2023 – The Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse (CDÉNÉ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Nidhal Kefi as financial and administrative management officer.

  • Blaine D. LeBlanc, new Employer Engagement Specialist – Chéticamp (Inverness County)

    Halifax, December 1, 2022 – The Conseil de développement économique de la Nouvelle-Écosse (CDÉNÉ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Blaine D. LeBlanc as Bilingual Employment Engagement Specialist for parts of Inverness County. His start date was on November 7, 2022.

    Blaine D. LeBlanc (he/il) was born and raised in Chéticamp, Nova Scotia. He joins CDÉNÉ’s Employment Services team as a bilingual Employer Engagement Specialist (EES). His role includes assisting employers in Inverness County with their recruitment and retention process as well as cultivating new relationships through employer consultation meetings.

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    GUIDE TO STARTING A FAMILY HOME DAYCARE IN NOVA SCOTIA

    This entrepreneurial guide to starting a Francophone family home daycare in Nova Scotia