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May 1, 2008
Analytical Report Database
BC Stats' reports and publications can now be retrieved through a searchable database. Searches can be performed by subject, author, publication or date.
April 21, 2008
2008 BC Manufacturers' Directory
Sources, leads, opportunity—whatever you make of it—the 2008 Directory is packed full of current information on more than 4,700 firms operating in British Columbia.
March 12, 2008
Free Access to BC Stats Releases
Starting April 1, 2008, BC Stats will provide free internet access to electronic files (PDF format) of the regular subscription periodicals that have previously been available through the BC Stats subscription site or web store.
January 22, 2008
Input Indicators of the British Columbia High Technology Sector - 2007 Edition
This publication highlights conditions affecting the province's high technology sector from a supply-side perspective by tracking 37 business and economic climate indicators for BC, with comparisons to other provinces.
December 19, 2007
Municipal and Regional District 2007 Population Estimates
Total population for municipalities and Regional Districts for July 1, 2007, as well as revised figures for 2002 to 2006, are now available online.
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| Quick Facts |
| Statistical Glossary |
| Population (thousands) |
Jan 1 2008 | % change on one year ago |
| BC | 4,414.0 | 1.5 |
| Canada | 33,143.6 | 1.1 |
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| Consumer Price Index |
| Mar 2008 | % change on one year ago | 12-month avg % change |
| BC | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Vancouver | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Victoria | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Canada | 1.4 | 2.1 |
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| Unemployment Rate |
| (seasonally adjusted) | Apr '08 | Mar '08 |
| BC (percent) | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Canada (percent) | 6.1 | 6.0 |
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BC GDP
(at market prices) |
2007 | % change on one year ago |
| $ millions | 190,214 | 5.5 |
| $ 2002 chained millions | 163,200 | 3.1 |
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| Source: Statistics Canada
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| Interest Rates (%) | May 14
2008 | May 16
2007 |
| Prime Business Rate | 4.75 | 6.00 |
Mortgages:
—1 year | 6.95 | 6.60 |
| —5 year | 6.99 | 6.64 |
| Source: Bank of Canada |
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