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Edition: September 12, 2016

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Infoline Highlights: Coverage for the week of September 6-9

Labour Force Statistics Highlights - The unemployment rate in British Columbia was 5.5% in August, down from 5.6% in July.
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Building Permits - The value of building permits issued in British Columbia decreased by 4.8% (seasonally adjusted) in July.
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The Price of New Housing - The cost of new housing in British Columbia’s two largest cities continued to climb in July.
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Did You Know

British Columbians have been attaining postsecondary qualifications in increasing proportions over the generations. Less than half (49%) of B.C. residents aged 65 years and over have a postsecondary certificate or degree, compared to more than two thirds (68%) of those aged 25 to 44.  

Source: Statistics Canada

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  • Unemployment in B.C. was down in August, compared to August 2015.
  • Year-to-date, the value of building permits in B.C. has been 1.4% greater during the first seven months of 2016 than the same time period in 2015.
  • The cost of new housing in B.C.'s two largest cities is higher, even though land values have remained the same.
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