The Atlantic Economic Council has nearly 70 years of experience helping companies, organizations and government agencies with customized research to support their decision-making, business strategies, programs and advocacy. Reports may be publicly available or for internal use only. We can present the findings to your leadership team, industry or conference, virtually, or in-person. 

Our research and report methodologies are designed for the task at hand. We use existing data sources and studies. We interview and survey individuals and organizations to collect data as needed. We connect with experts and other researchers and secure additional expertise as required.

Economic and Policy Research

We can provide customized reports on key trends and developments in the economy that are most relevant to your organization, industry or community. We can take our existing  public research and provided tailored reports and presentations that focus on the issues most important to your organization, industry or community. We can support the development of new policies and programs with background or in-depth research.

Economic Impact Analysis

Are you looking to assess and communicate the economic impact of your company, industry or your new investment? 

An economic impact analysis can help communicate your economic and fiscal impacts to key industry stakeholders. Our focused, clear analysis of your project’s impact on employment, earnings, GDP, economic output and taxation can help position your project in a broad Atlantic Canadian context and provide relevant local and regional trend data. We have completed studies including on the  Nova Scotia automobile dealers, Nova Scotia forest industry, and the Atlantic aerospace and defence industry.

Industry Studies

Are you looking to better understand your own industry?

We can provide a broad assessment of your industry looking at key economic indicators, how they are changing over time and how they compare with other industries. We can dive into select issues facing your industry such as labour shortages, the transition to net-zero emissions, or changes in global markets. 

We have completed studies on clean technology firms, digital technology firms,  the non-profit sector in Nova Scotia  and  Prince Edward Island, the construction and forest industries.

Custom Presentations

Our research team is available to present virtually or in-person on almost any regional economic topic. We prioritize presentations for our members and on topics that relate to our current research. Speaking fees depend on the time required to prepare and deliver the presentation. 

If you are interested in exploring how we can provide insights and ideas on a topic for your organization, please contact us.

We have completed research for a wide range of organizations, including:

Funded Research Partners