 Supporting the development of British Columbia’s workforce is an important part of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development’s mandate. An awareness of labour force statistics, social statistics, demographic trends and occupational projections can contribute to a better trained, more productive workforce, stimulate growth and contribute to new employment opportunities.
For a scan of the major forces shaping B.C.'s labour market and higher education system see the Higher Learning and the Labour Market in a Changing World: Environmental Scan for British Columbia  [5mb] report.
Labour Force Statistics and Reports
Social Statistics and Demographics
Labour Market Projections
Labour Force Statistics and Reports
BC Stats: Labour Force
BC Stats presents statistical information about the labour force in B.C. and other regions in Canada. Earnings and employment and income levels are also included on this website.
BC Stats: Aboriginal Labour Force Statistics
This website contains statistical information on labour characteristics of the Aboriginal off-reserve population in B.C.
Labour Market Review (Semi-Annual, 2007)
This report is based on data from Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey and 2006 Labour Force Historical Review to provide an overview of BC’s labour market during the first six months of 2007.
Labour Force Summary - Monthly Summary
This summary is based on Labour Force Survey results that are released by Statistics Canada on a monthly basis. Estimates are produced for all of Canada, as well as for each of the provinces and select sub-provincial regions. Labour Force Survey data are used to present labour market information such as, employment rates, unemployment rates and participation rates. Labour Force Survey data presents data by occupation and industry, as well as demographic characteristics such as age and gender.
You may find the complete set of monthly Labour Force Survey data for B.C. at http://www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/data/lss/labour.asp
Ministry of Finance: Labour Force News Releases
A news release and backgrounder describing the latest new job creation figures in B.C.
Statistics Canada: Labour Force Information
The most current monthly labour market statistics. Each month, this publication contains a brief commentary highlighting recent developments in the Canadian labour market. It also includes a series of charts and tables on a variety of labour force characteristics, such as employment and unemployment for Canada, the provinces, metropolitan areas and economic regions.
Statistics Canada: Profile of the Labour Force
Information on labour force trends in Canada, as well as its provinces and territories is provided.
Service Canada: BC/Yukon Region – Labour Market Information
Service Canada provides information about trends in the BC-Yukon labour market. Links to quarterly labour market bulletins, occupational profiles, information on local labour markets and monthly labour force survey results are also available.
Social Statistics and Demographics
Sub-provincial Population Projections (P.E.O.P.L.E. Report)
The Sub-provincial Population Projections (P.E.O.P.L.E.) report, developed by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development, contains population long-term projections for B.C.’s 15 College and University-College Regions.
BC Stats: Population and Demographics
BC Stats presents data relating to population estimates and projections, migration and immigration, fertility and life expectancy, and information on households.
BC Stats: Socio-economic profiles
This website contains socio-economic profile information on 26 Regional Districts, 78 Local Health Areas, 16 Health Service Delivery Areas, 5 Health Authorities, and 15 College Regions within B.C. Information summarizing regional social and economic conditions is also presented.
BC Stats: Aboriginal profiles
BC Stats provides information on the Aboriginal peoples of B.C., including labour characteristics of the off-reserve population, sub-provincial profiles, articles on aboriginal peoples and links to external sources.
Statistics Canada: Population and Demography
This site contains links to information on census data, population characteristics, languages, ethnic origin and vital statistics relevant to Canadians.
Statistics Canada: Social Conditions
Statistics Canada provides links to information on Canadian families, households, housing, social behaviour, support groups and time use.
Statistics Canada: Census of Canada
This site contains links to data collected for the Census of Canada. The most recent census data is from the 2001 Census. Select data will be available from the 2006 Census of Canada as of January, 2007
Labour Market Projections
Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development: Industry Outlook (2006-2011)
This bulletin is a product of the Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) BC Unique Scenario, 2005 to 2015. It provides an overview and highlights of the current industrial outlook for British Columbia over the medium term, 2006 to 2011.
Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development: Provincial Employment Projections
This paper provides an overview and highlights of the current employment projections from the Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS), B.C. Unique Scenario. These projections provide information on future occupational trends for British Columbia to the year 2015.
BC Stats: Regional Employment Projections (College Regions)
These sub-provincial profiles provide employment projection information by occupation and industry for B.C.'s post-secondary College Regions.
BC Stats: BC Labour Force Participation Rate Model
Labour force participation has important economic and social implications. This paper discusses the historical patterns of labour force participation within British Columbia and presents participation rates projected to 2031.
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