December 15, 2006
MUNICIPAL AND REGIONAL DISTRICT POPULATION ESTIMATES TO 2006
Population estimates for incorporated municipalities and Regional Districts to 2006 and
revisions back to 2002 are now available.
October 16, 2006
SMALL BUSINESS PROFILE 2006
The 2006 version of the Small Business Profile is now available. This annual publication provides a profile of BC's small
businesses, including number of businesses, employment, exports and contribution to GDP.
October 04, 2006
SMALL BUSINESS QUARTERLY—SECOND QUARTER
The online version of the Small Business Quarterly is now offered for FREE. The second quarter 2006 issue is now available.
October 02, 2006
A GUIDE TO THE B.C. ECONOMY AND LABOUR MARKET
A useful resource which provides an overview of the provincial economy and the characteristics of its workforce.
July 05, 2006
B.C. AND REGIONAL POPULATION PROJECTIONS
Projected population to 2031 for British Columbia and a variety of small regions within B.C. (P.E.O.P.L.E. 31).
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| Quick Facts |
| Statistical Glossary |
| Population (thousands) |
Oct 1 2006 | % change on one year ago |
| BC | 4,327.4 | 1.2 |
| Canada | 32,730.2 | 1.0 |
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| Consumer Price Index |
| Nov 2006 | % change on one year ago | 12-month avg % change |
| BC | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Vancouver | 2.1 | 1.8 |
| Victoria | 0.9 | 1.6 |
| Canada | 1.4 | 2.1 |
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| Unemployment Rate |
| (seasonally adjusted) | Nov '06 | Oct '06 |
| BC (percent) | 4.9 | 4.6
| | Canada (percent) | 6.3 | 6.2 |
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BC GDP
(at market prices) |
2005 | % change on one year ago |
| $ millions | 168,855 | 7.2
| | $ 1997 chained millions | 145,501 | 3.7 |
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| Interest Rates (percent) | Dec 27
2006 | Dec 28
2005 |
| Prime Business Rate | 6.00 | 5.00 |
Mortgages
- 1 year | 6.30 | 5.80 |
| - 5 year | 6.45 | 6.30 |
| Source: Bank of Canada |
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