The Cape Breton Partnership has led, participated in, and commissioned a number of reports and research documents.
April 6, 2023
Nova Scotia Quality of Life Initiative Led by Engage Nova Scotia, the Nova Scotia Quality of Life Initiative began with a question: What if there is a better way to measure how we’re doing? Traditionally, much of the information we use to make decisions is based on economic data....December 22, 2022
This study presents the findings of a primary research study conducted in the CapeBreton-Unama’ki region about workplace inclusion. The team applied a multimodalapproach to interviewing people at different levels including employers, service providers,and members of the workforce across...August 22, 2022
CBRM Forward Economic Development Strategy: The Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) commissioned a detailed planning process led by Dillon Consulting Inc. to guide the community’s progress over the next several decades. The planning framework includes an economic development strategy, a...May 17, 2021
Fowler Bauld & Mitchell Ltd. was commissioned by the Cape Breton Partnership and Develop Nova Scotia to prepare a Retail Market Assessment for the town of Louisbourg. The study was carried out over the period of January to March 2021. The objective of this study is to thoroughly quantify...April 21, 2021
Mountain Biking is a lifestyle, sport, and healthy outlet. Mountain Biking is growing into a cornerstone of major economic growth in regions that are leveraging it properly. Communities all over the world are seeing economic and community revival, quality of health on the rise, and the influx of...March 2, 2021
This study determines what new retail business and investment opportunities exist in the CBRM’s retail areas. The document includes a thorough review of the CBRM’s current retail inventory centred on the largest community of Sydney, and then estimates the realistic retail trade areas of Sydney...May 21, 2020
Fowler Bauld & Mitchell Ltd. was commissioned by the National Trust for Canada to conduct a Retail Market Analysis for Downtown Sydney and the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. The study was carried out over the period of January to April 2020. The objective of this study is to thoroughly...April 21, 2020
The Cape Breton Partnership commissioned A Study of the Housing Needs to Support the Growth and Sustainability of Seasonal Industries in Cape Breton (“the seasonal housing study”) in order to develop an understanding of the impacts that the lack of accommodations in the region is having on...July 21, 2019
In 2018, the Cape Breton Partnership undertook two research studies regarding women in entrepreneurship in Cape Breton and the barriers to success they face. One study looked at the female population at large in Cape Breton – Unama’ki, and one focused specifically on Indigenous female...July 12, 2019
In 2018, the Cape Breton Partnership undertook two research studies regarding women in entrepreneurship in Cape Breton and the barriers to success they face. One study looked at the female population at large in Cape Breton – Unama’ki, and one focused specifically on Indigenous female...December 1, 2018
The purpose of this strategy is to outline the challenges facing local food businesses and the entire sector, and to identify the opportunities and potential solutions that will allow them to grow. In a world of rapidly-evolving food technologies and trends, Cape Breton food businesses must keep...June 27, 2017
In every part of the world, a growing number of cities are emerging as creative forces thanks to burgeoning arts and culture sectors. Based on the collective strength of their creative industries, these cities are driving new business, spurring innovation, attracting talent and investment and, in...September 27, 2016
Developed by the Cape Breton Culture Leadership Team, this strategy aims to define the current Cape Breton culture sector and to provide a road map forward through priority initiatives designed to bring alignment with the recently released Nova Scotia Culture Action...