I was surprised to learn how many people from Western Canada who have no ties to Nova Scotia want to move here. Many have vacationed east and have set goals to move here (well.. Halifax, really). The problem comes from many of us "ex-pats" who say there's nothing there for you, don't waste your time. It's a damn shame.
It would be encouraging to know if Halifax is working it's A game luring companies to move here, not just the typical tourist mantra.
I can picture it now: "Come to Halifax - we're a more affordable Vancouver with less hippies!"