Vancouver, British Columbia local economy
Vancouver, British Columbia ranks in the 80th percentile of Canada metro areas as of September 2026, with momentum falling over the past 12 months.
Building permits
Dwelling units authorized by permit was 1,313 in June 2026, down 29.0% from May 2026 and down 6.5% from June 2025.
Employment
Payrolled or covered employment was 1,708,100 in August 2026, flat 0.5% from July 2026 and flat 0.4% from August 2025.
Dwelling units authorized by permit was 1,313 in June 2026, down 29.0% from May 2026 and down 6.5% from June 2025. Payrolled or covered employment was 1,708,100 in August 2026, flat 0.5% from July 2026 and flat 0.4% from August 2025. No current data is available for New business applications or registrations in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Frequently asked questions
- How does Vancouver, British Columbia rank among Canada metro areas?
- Vancouver, British Columbia ranks in the 80th percentile of Canada metro areas as of September 2026, with momentum falling over the past 12 months.
- What is the dwelling units authorized by permit in Vancouver, British Columbia?
- Dwelling units authorized by permit in Vancouver, British Columbia was 1,313 in June 2026.
- What is the payrolled or covered employment in Vancouver, British Columbia?
- Payrolled or covered employment in Vancouver, British Columbia was 1,708,100 in August 2026.
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Sources and methodology
- Statistics Canada — Building permits, value by type of structure and type of work
- Statistics Canada — Labour force characteristics by census metropolitan area, 3-month moving average, seasonally adjusted
Method: 2026.09. Updated 2026-09-10. Coverage: 70% of weighted components available.
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