Second to None: B.C. drives Canada’s job recovery… Once again!

With the release of September’s Labour Force Survey results, B.C. still leads Canada in economic recovery, adding 12,300 jobs last month.

By region, the Kootenays saw the fifth-best recovery since the start of the pandemic, with 102.3 per cent, just behind the Prince George, Thompson-Okanagan, Cariboo and Vancouver Island regions.

“While we’re not there yet and many people and businesses are still struggling with the impacts of the pandemic, our economic success so far is due largely to the 81% of eligible British Columbians’ who have received the vaccine and done their part to keep our province safe and our economy moving forward,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation.

Women led B.C.’s increase in employment in September and had a job recovery rate of 101.7 per cent.

“Our record investments in skills training, child care and affordable housing will help ensure more British Columbians have the opportunity to succeed and build long-lasting careers while ensuring businesses have the workers they need now and in the future,” added Kahlon.

There were also job recovery increases among Indigenous peoples as the rate rose to 107.8 per cent, the highest since the pandemic started.

“We will continue to do what’s necessary to help build a stronger B.C. We all continue to recognize that a healthy B.C. and a healthy economy go hand in hand,: said Kahlon. “And I urge everyone to get vaccinated, which is the best way to put the pandemic behind us and ensure we can come together safely once again.”

Kahlon also noted that more than 34,000 people moved to B.C. helping grow the labour market.

Josiah Spyker
Josiah Spyker
Josiah is an integral part of our East Kootenay team. Since joining Vista Radio in 2021, he has combined his love of community and sport in his reporting for the news team, while also stepping in as an on-air announcer.

Continue Reading

chnv Now playing play

ckkc Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Puck drop date set for KIJHL season

The puck will drop on the 2025-26 KIJHL regular season on Friday, September 19, when the league’s 21 teams each embark on a 44-game schedule.

Council votes to bring Baker Street market back downtown

Following months of community debate and vendor frustration, Nelson’s Wednesday farmers market will return to it’s longtime home on Baker Street next week (July 16). 

Report makes six recommendations on event safety after Lapu Lapu festival tragedy

A report commissioned by the B.C. government after a deadly attack at the Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver makes a number of recommendations to improve security at public events.

B.C. SPCA welcomes proposed ban on exotic cats

The B.C. SPCA is welcoming proposed regulations from the B.C. government to ban all exotic cat species. 

RCMP seeking two men after explosion outside MLA Bowinn Ma’s North Van office

RCMP have released images of two men they believe were involved in an explosion last month in North Vancouver, which damaged the front door of the building housing the constituency office of B.C. NDP MLA and cabinet minister Bowinn Ma.
- Advertisement -