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- GDP growth of 1.1 per cent expected in 2013, 1.8 per cent in 2014 (Canadian GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013, 2.2 per cent in 2014)

- Stimulus measures, such as tax credits, are helping to grow the economy

- Construction industry rebounding after workers' strike during the summer

- GDP growth of 2.4 per cent expected in 2013, 2.8 per cent in 2014 (Canadian GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013, 2.2 per cent in 2014)

- Strong resource-sector activity driving population growth

- Construction sector major growth driver in the Province

- GDP growth of 0.8 per cent expected in 2013, 1.4 per cent in 2014 (Canadian GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013, 2.2 per cent in 2014)

- U.S. economy to help boost province's exports

- Forestry sector experiencing growth

- GDP growth of 1.4 per cent expected in 2013, 1.6 per cent in 2014 (Canadian GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013, 2.2 per cent in 2014)

- Public-sector spending is expected to support economic growth

- Unemployment rate continues to decline

- GDP growth of 1.2 per cent expected in 2013, 1.8 per cent in 2014 (Canadian GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013, 2.2 per cent in 2014)

- Unemployment remains low in comparison to other Atlantic provinces

- Exports to support provincial growth

- GDP growth of 5.0 per cent expected in 2013, 1.4 per cent in 2014 (Canadian GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013, 2.2 per cent in 2014)

- Longer-term prospects for offshore oil are bright

- Private sector job growth is healthy and unemployment at record low

- GDP growth of 1.4 per cent expected in 2013, 2.2 per cent in 2014 (Canadian GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013, 2.2 per cent in 2014)

- Construction and trade add to job gains

- Housing market has rebounded, with significant pickup in Toronto

- GDP growth of 2.0 per cent expected in 2013, 2.3 per cent in 2014 (Canadian GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013, 2.2 per cent in 2014)

- Housing market supported by firm population growth

- Agricultural sector remains solid

- GDP growth of 2.5 per cent expected in 2013, 3.3 per cent in 2014 (Canadian GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013, 2.2 per cent in 2014)

- Alberta leads provinces in job growth

- Housing sales in Calgary and Edmonton posting double-digit gains

- GDP growth of 1.7 per cent expected in 2013, 2.2 per cent in 2014 (Canadian GDP growth expected to be 1.6 per cent in 2013, 2.2 per cent in 2014)

- Relationship with China and the U.S. markets should supplement economic growth

- Housing market more balanced as prices stabilize