The Automotive Industry In Nova Scotia Needs A Skilled, Professional Workforce

or 31,300 in total, of NS businesses with employees are small businesses (<100 employees).

• 53% of all NS businesses with employees would be considered micro-enterprises (1-4 employees).
• 8%, or 571 in total, of NS Businesses are medium businesses (100-499 employees.
• 2%, or 68 in total, of NS businesses are large businesses (> 500 employees).

the total revenue in new motor vehicle sales for Nova Scotia was 1.89 billion CAD. Source: here

of those aged 18 to 44 say they are very likely or likely to buy an EV within the next five years, compared to 58 % of those aged 45 years and older.

of Canadians believe the automakers should be required to invest in a national charging infrastructure.

of non-ev consumers stated the high cost of purchase is preventing them from purchasing.

of Canada’s workforce identified as Indigenous, while only 2.5% of Motor Vehicle Assemblers, Inspectors, and Testers and 2% of Motor Vehicle Assembling Supervisors (NOC 9221) identified as Indigenous (APRC, 2019).

of women in the automotive and mobility sector indicated that they would move to a different industry if they were given the opportunity – with a lack of equity, diversity, and inclusion cited as the top reason to leave.

Automotive repair and maintenance [8111] contributed $189.1 billion to the Nova Scotia economy in 2021. Source: https://nsada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/CADA-NSADA-2022-Economic-Report_V2.pdf pg.3

New Vehicles sold, 9,186 Passenger Vehicles (16%) & 35,247 Trucks (84%)

total motor vehicle retail trade (including parts, used cars, accessories, and tire stores) represented 25% of the entire retail economy in Nova Scotia.

In Nova Scotia, approximately 135 new car franchised dealers; NSADA represents 103. NSADA also represents 53 suppliers to the automotive industry.

Skilled Trades (M.O.S.T.) initiative. M.O.S.T. is a tax rebate for those under the age of 30 who are employed and registered as apprentices or certified journeypersons in the designated trades. Those who qualify can apply for a return of their provincial income tax paid on the first $50,000 of income earned. This initiative supports the attraction and retention of young people in skilled trades industries and was in place for the 2022 tax year.

of parents or guardians of a child under age 18 would be happy if their child or children chose a career in the skilled trades.

of Nova Scotians believe that “skilled trades people make a positive contribution to Nova Scotia’s economy”.

Auto Body and Collision Technician(4) 120 140 164 162 139 -14.2% Number of Apprentices 23 (female) 116 (Male) reference: https://www.nsapprenticeship.ca/sites/default/files/files/stats-2021-22.pdf pg. 3