The B.C. economy created 22,000 jobs in March, the largest increase among provinces according to Statistics Canada, Employment and Investment Minister Tim Stevenson and Finance Minister Paul Ramsey announced today. That, in turn, creates jobs, provides opportunities for young people and supports working families. Other statistics released recently show the economy is continuing to gain strength. Exports increased by 13.2 per cent in 2000, the strongest growth since 1995. The unemployment rate declined by 0.7 points to 6.6 per cent, the lowest rate since August 1981.
Job creation is a key sign that our economy is improving.