Economic Indicators

Thousands of B.C. families will see an increase in government family benefit plan

The boost is part of the province's $4.5 billion in family supports

By The Canadian Press |July 18, 2023

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Inflation relief felt largely at the gas pump

Food and housing costs continue to rise

By Amanda Stephenson, The Canadian Press |July 18, 2023

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Housing starts surged in June to slightly reverse downward trend

Homebuilding still expected to be a drag on residential investment in coming quarters

By Ian Bickis, Canadian Press |July 18, 2023

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Canada’s inflation rate tumbles to 2.8% in June

But Canadians continue to pay substantially higher prices for groceries

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press |July 18, 2023

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