The Department of Economic and Rural Development and Tourism was a part of the Government of Nova Scotia.
[1] The Department did this by helping Nova Scotia businesses to expand employment opportunities, and by encouraging the establishment and growth of commerce and industry in the province.
[5] The Department was made up of four divisions: Decision Support provides research, evaluation, and performance-measurement leadership to all aspects of the economic development, innovation, and technology system.
It focuses on the "big picture," ensuring the system is effectively supporting economic growth.
This section also leads overall management of relations with the department's agencies, boards and commissions.