This quarterly economic forecast for the province of British Columbia examines the economic outlook for the province, including gross domestic product (GDP), output by industry and labour market conditions.
Provincial Outlook Economic Forecast: British Columbia—Winter 2017
Provincial Outlook Economic Forecast: British Columbia—Winter 2017
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- Real GDP growth in the province’s economy will slow sharply over the near term.
- The strong housing market is losing steam due to federal and provincial governments’ efforts to cool the market.
- The forestry industry is facing uncertainty as the Softwood Lumber Agreement has expired and negotiations with the new U.S. administration might prove difficult.
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