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Canada's population declined by 102,000 (0.2%) in 2025, the first recorded decline since Confederation in 1867. This was driven by a more than 460,000 net decline in non-permanent residents. Meanwhile, BC's population fell by 41,000 (0.7%).
Employment fell by more than 80,000 across Canada in February, bring the total loss through the first two months of the year to 109,000. This is equal to over half of all the jobs gained in 2025 (211,000).
There were 2,433 MLS sales across the Vancouver Region in February, down 8% year-over-year and 38% below the past 10-year February average.
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Inventory remains high in both the resale and new-home segments to close out 2025, pointing to continued opportunities for buyers in the new year.
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built, but not bought? the housing market story of 2026
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