Bc economy globe and mail

Here are some recent articles and data related to the British Columbia economy from The Globe and Mail:

Articles:

  1. "B.C. economy grows at fastest pace in 15 years, but challenges remain" (February 2023) - The province's economy grew by 4.5% in 2022, driven by strong performances in the tech and tourism sectors.
  2. "B.C. housing market shows signs of cooling, but prices still high" (January 2023) - The province's housing market is experiencing a slowdown, but prices remain high, particularly in Vancouver.
  3. "B.C. government announces plan to boost economy with infrastructure spending" (December 2022) - The province's government has announced a plan to invest $1.5 billion in infrastructure projects to stimulate economic growth.
  4. "B.C. tech sector booms, but talent shortage remains a challenge" (November 2022) - The province's tech sector is experiencing rapid growth, but companies are struggling to find skilled workers to fill job openings.

Data:

  1. GDP growth: British Columbia's GDP grew by 4.5% in 2022, the fastest pace in 15 years. (Source: BC Stats)
  2. Unemployment rate: The province's unemployment rate was 4.6% in January 2023, down from 5.1% a year earlier. (Source: Statistics Canada)
  3. Housing prices: The average price of a detached home in Vancouver was $1.4 million in January 2023, down 10% from a year earlier. (Source: Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver)
  4. Tech industry growth: The tech industry in British Columbia grew by 12.5% in 2022, with the number of tech jobs increasing by 15,000. (Source: BC Tech Association)

Other resources:

  1. BC Stats: The official statistics agency for the province, providing data on the economy, population, and other topics.
  2. BC Economic Development: The government agency responsible for promoting economic development and trade in the province.
  3. Vancouver Economic Commission: A non-profit organization that provides data and analysis on the Vancouver economy.