BC Population

• Alberta could overtake B.C. in population in the next 10 years: Statistics Canada

  B.C. Premier David Eby said that the province has grown by about 300,000 people in a few years, but he believes that immigration numbers have been reduced by Ottawa.

  Lifestyle

  Jan 28
  
• More people left B.C. for other provinces in 2023 — mostly Alberta

  B.C.'s neighbouring province launched its Alberta is Calling campaign in 2022 to entice people to move to that province, promising bigger paycheques and a lower cost of living.

  Canada

  Apr 2, 2024
  
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• Census shows apartment growth, but supply remains primary issue in B.C.: experts

  Statistics released by the B.C. Jobs Ministry earlier this month show more than 100,000 people moved to the province in 2021, the highest annual total since 1961.

  Economy

  Apr 27, 2022
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• Record number of people moved to B.C. last year amidst labour, housing shortages

  Statistics Canada found an additional 100,797 people came to B.C. from another province, territory or country in 2021 -- the highest annual net migration total since 1961.

  Economy

  Apr 6, 2022
• More British Columbians moving to small towns, report shows

  According to a recent study, migration from metropolitan areas into smaller communities has increased since 2015.

  Canada

  Apr 3, 2022