| Quick Facts |
| Statistical Glossary |
| Population (thousands) |
Apr 1 2009 | % change on one year ago |
| BC | 4,435.3 | 1.7 |
| Canada | 33,592.7 | 1.2 |
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| Consumer Price Index |
| May 2009 | % change on one year ago | 12-month avg % change |
| BC | 0.1 | 1.9 |
| Vancouver | 0.1 | 2.1 |
| Victoria | 0.3 | 1.8 |
| Canada | 0.1 | 1.9 |
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| Unemployment Rate |
| (seasonally adjusted) | May '09 | Apr '09 |
| BC (percent) | 7.6 | 7.4 |
| Canada (percent) | 8.4 | 8.0 |
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BC GDP
(at market prices) |
2008 | % change on one year ago |
| $ millions | 199,214 | 3.5 |
| $ 2002 chained millions | 164,161 | -0.3 |
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| Source: Statistics Canada
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| Interest Rates (%) | Jun 24
2009 | Jun 25
2008 |
| Prime Business Rate | 2.25 | 4.75 |
Mortgages:
—1 year | 3.75 | 6.95 |
| —5 year | 5.85 | 7.15 |
| Source: Bank of Canada |
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Please click on the picture at right for a 12-page Acrobat PDF document, containing commentary
and statistical tables on the Land, People, and Economy of British Columbia (Last modified August, 2008).
This section of our web site serves as a ready reference for anyone
seeking a comprehensive picture of British Columbia. You will find
descriptions of British Columbia's economic and geographic diversity,
its social priorities, and its standing within Canada.
Anyone seeking more detailed information is encouraged to consult the
current edition of the
British Columbia Financial and Economic Review.
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La version française de cette publication est disponible ici.
Dernières modifications apportées: Août, 2008.
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