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Infoline Highlights: Coverage for the week of September 19-23
Consumer Price Index (CPI) - British Columbia’s consumer price index (CPI) climbed 2.0% (unadjusted) in August, compared to the same month of the previous year.
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Employment Insurance - The number of British Columbians receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits rose 8.9% (seasonally adjusted) in July.
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Wholesale Sales - Wholesale sales in B.C. stalled in July, inching down 0.2%, (seasonally adjusted).
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Input Indicators of the British Columbia Technology Sector: 2015 Edition - The high technology sector is a vital part of the B.C. economy. This is reflected in the B.C. government’s first technology strategy, which includes a $100-million technology innovation fund to fuel the venture capital market in the province.
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Profile of the British Columbia Technology Sector: 2015 Edition - High technology firms tend to be innovative and efficient, creating goods and services that confer benefits on other parts of the economy by improving productivity and profitability, while at the same time providing relatively high-wage employment.
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Visitor Entries - The number of travellers entering Canada via British Columbia increased (+0.7%, seasonally adjusted) in July.
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Did You Know
British Columbians are becoming more educated. 48.6% of people aged 65 years and over had a postsecondary credential, compared to 68.3% of adults aged 25 to 44; 27.5% of individuals aged 65 years and over had no certificate, diploma or degree, compared to 7.8% of 25 to 44 year-olds.
Source: Statistics Canada
Headlines
- Canada's Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose slightly in July.
- Canadians saw a rise in Employment Insurance (EI) benefits in July.
- British Columbia’s high tech sector is a significant contributor to the province's economy, but there is room for improvement in some areas.
Released last week by BC Stats
- Consumer Price Index (CPI)
This week
- Quarterly Population Report
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