B.C. Economic Review & Outlook

The race between the virus and the vaccines

The race between the virus and the vaccines

Highlights Global GDP is expected to expand by 5.6% in 2021 and 4.6% in 2022, following a -2.8%…

February 04, 2021 - B.C. Economic Review & Outlook

- COVID-19

The Long and Winding Road to Recovery

The Long and Winding Road to Recovery

2-minute Brief The COVID-19 pandemic to date has caused over 33 million infections and 1 million…

October 01, 2020 - B.C. Economic Review & Outlook

- COVID-19

The 2020 Shutdown: How Deep is the Economic Hole?

The 2020 Shutdown: How Deep is the Economic Hole?

2 Minute Brief While pandemics are precedented, worldwide social lockdowns and economic shutdowns…

June 18, 2020 - B.C. Economic Review & Outlook

- COVID-19

BUSINESS ALERT | Buckle Up: Turbulence at Home and Abroad Prompts a Downgrade to Economic Outlook

BUSINESS ALERT | Buckle Up: Turbulence at Home and Abroad Prompts a Downgrade to Economic Outlook

2 Minute Brief While still early days, 2020 has already proven itself to be exceedingly disruptive.…

March 06, 2020 - B.C. Economic Review & Outlook

- COVID-19

The Economy’s Getting Bigger, But Not Much Better

The Economy’s Getting Bigger, But Not Much Better

2-Minute Brief The Business Council of British Columbia (BCBC) has downgraded its forecast for the…

February 05, 2020 - B.C. Economic Review & Outlook

Keep Calm and Carry On: 2019 Q3 B.C. Economic Review and Outlook

Keep Calm and Carry On: 2019 Q3 B.C. Economic Review and Outlook

2-Minute Brief: How is the B.C. economy affected by the headwinds from weaker growth south of the…

October 23, 2019 - B.C. Economic Review & Outlook

Creaky Ships Navigate Choppy Waters

Creaky Ships Navigate Choppy Waters

2-Minute Brief: How is the B.C. economy navigating the roughening waters of weak global growth…

July 22, 2019 - B.C. Economic Review & Outlook

B.C.'s Outlook Still Decent as Real Estate Boom Unwinds

B.C.'s Outlook Still Decent as Real Estate Boom Unwinds

30-Second Summary How has the B.C. economy fared amidst a background of soft external growth, a…

April 17, 2019 - B.C. Economic Review & Outlook

A shifting provincial landscape

A shifting provincial landscape

The Business Council's 2018 fourth quarter B.C. Economic Review and Outlook shows the economies in…

January 14, 2019 - B.C. Economic Review & Outlook

The End of Money for Nothing

The End of Money for Nothing

The latest edition of the BC Economic Review and Outlooks examines the impact rising interest rates…

October 24, 2018 - B.C. Economic Review & Outlook

Is It The Best of Times or The Worst of Times?

Is It The Best of Times or The Worst of Times?

Highlights Global economic growth looks broad-based and strong. The critical question is whether…

July 09, 2018 - B.C. Economic Review & Outlook

B.C. Economy Downshifts in 2018, But Solid Growth Likely to Continue

B.C. Economy Downshifts in 2018, But Solid Growth Likely to Continue

Highlights The global economic backdrop has improved, which should help to sustain B.C.’s economic…

April 30, 2018 - B.C. Economic Review & Outlook