What You Need to Know: The Latest Job Numbers - July 14, 2020
Jul 14, 2020
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Across Canada, 953,000 jobs were added between May and June; British Columbia accounted for 12% of this total, with the province adding 118,000 positions. Each of these month-over-month job gains are the largest on record for their respective jurisdictions. Metro Vancouver also registered its first month of job gains since February, adding 68,000 positions.Our rennie intelligence team comprises our in-house demographer, senior economist, and market analysts. Together, they empower individuals, organizations, and institutions with data-driven market insight and analysis. Experts in urban land economics, community planning, shifting demographics, and real estate trends, their strategic research supports a comprehensive advisory service offering and forms the basis of frequent reports and public presentations. Their thoughtful and objective approach truly embodies the core values of rennie.
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