Research Economic Activity

Access economic data and statistical information. Learn about major projects going on throughout the province. Research natural resource and economic data. Find B.C. economic development surveys results.

Look West: Jobs and Prosperity for a Stronger BC and Canada

Look West is a targeted strategy to deliver major projects, expand skills training and grow key sectors to strengthen the economy.

• Download the Look West Strategy (PDF, 9.2MB)
• Learn about the other ways we’re building a stronger B.C. economy together

BC Stats

BC Stats is the provincial government's leader in statistical and economic research, information and analysis. Learn about programs and the Statistics Act, participate in a survey, or interact and access BC Stats’ collection of data and visualizations.

• Research BC Stats

The Local Area Economic Profiles (LAEP) provide consistent, localized insights to help users understand the economic structure, trends, and dependencies of communities across B.C.

• Explore the profiles, toolkit and dashboard

Regional Economic Data Tools

Find economic data from B.C.’s economic trusts. This information illustrates the dynamic nature of B.C.’s regional economies and can help provide insight to communities about industry and economic shifts, supporting planning, response and adaptation.

Economic Trust of the Southern Interior (ETSI-BC): 

• Discover Our Region Portal
• Visit ETSI-BC’s Economic Dependencies Dashboard

Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT):

• Access NDIT’s Economic Dependencies Dashboard

Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET):

• Explore the Coastal Economies App

BC Major Projects Inventory

The BC Major Projects Inventory (MPI) provides summary information on major projects in B.C. that are over $15 million (CAD) capital cost, or $20 million in the Lower Mainland-Vancouver area.

• Get the latest report and browse the report library​

BC Data

The BC Data Catalogue is the place to find, access and explore a wide range of B.C. government data, including economic indicators.

• Explore the BC Data Catalogue

The BC Geographic Warehouse is a repository of B.C. government spatial and non-spatial data. Learn how to access, publish or retire data to the warehouse.

• Discover the BC Geographic Warehouse

Review Local Economic Development Surveys

Find past survey results to learn how economic development is delivered and funded in your community. See what priorities, assets and challenges are in other communities. Check out who’s partnering with who and discover useful data to understand and plan for the future.

• View past economic development survey results