According to the Halifax's promotional department:

Salaries in Nova Scotia tend to be lower than in other provinces and US states

Bringing temporary foreign workers into the province is straightforward and fast ... are processed
more quickly ... than most other provinces

http://www.halifaxpartnership.com/site/media/Parent/HRO_Sector%20Profile%20-%20Value%20Proposition.pdf

*This*is why I am looking to get out of Nova Scotia