Economic Update – Q3 2020

COVID-19 had a significant impact on the Canadian economy in Q3 of 2020 much like the prior two quarters of 2020. Nevertheless, active COVID-19 cases in Canada halved from July 1 to September 30. Likely as a result of the decline in cases a number of public safety...

Glossary – Economic Update

Average MLS® Residential Prices:  The total dollar sum of all sold prices for single family homes, townhouses, and condominiums. divided by the total number of units sold.https://www.crea.ca/housing-market-stats/quarterly-forecasts/ BC’s Restart Plan: The BC Restart...

Economic Update – Q2 2020

Compared to our previously posted Q1 Economic Update, COVID-19’s impact on the economy has become more apparent.  On May 19, BC entered Phase 2 of BC’s Restart Plan, (4 phase plan) entering Phase 3 on June 24.  It is anticipated that BC will remain in Phase...

Economic Update – Q1 2020

The global economy is currently experiencing a deep Covid-19 induced recession which has had an impact on the domestic economy that Canada has not seen since the financial crisis in 2008.  This post provides readers an economic update for Q1 of 2020....

Covid-19 Update

In the past months, the Covid-19 virus has found its way around the globe.  Canada’s exposure to the virus has had a heavy impact on the domestic economy, specifically in the Tourism and Accommodation and Food Services sectors.  British Columbia’s two...