This section provides information on specific population groups in B.C. These include Aboriginal people, immigrants, older workers, people with disabilities and youth.
Why It’s Important to Understand Different Groups
Knowing the demographics of a group can help decision-makers make better forecasts about the future. Education programs that are needed become clear, allowing for better planning to help build a well trained workforce.
Businesses can also adapt more quickly to the changing labour force by using this information. It also allows them to better focus marketing efforts.
Aboriginal People
Visit Aboriginal Peoples of British Columbia to access labour characteristics, profiles, and articles on Aboriginal peoples.
Check the Charting Our Path Aboriginal Report to learn about Aboriginal participation in B.C.'s public post-secondary institutions.
Immigrants
Access WelcomeBC’s section on Immigration and Diversity Facts and Trends to find immigration and profiles, maps, facts, trends, and Census reports.
See BC Stats’ Immigration Highlights. It features immigrant landings in B.C., Vancouver, Victoria and Canada by place of origin and immigration status. You’ll also find articles on such topics as changes in B.C. immigration levels and the education level and jobs of recent immigrants.
Mature Workers
Review the Mature Workers in Alberta and British Columbia: Understanding the Issues and Opportunities paper. It looks at labour market trends, incentives and barriers for workers and employers, and more.
Also see the Expert Panel on Older Workers. It gives a Canada-wide context as well as recommendations for supporting labour market prospects of older workers.
People with Disabilities
Read Labour Market Outcomes of Persons with Disabilities in British Columbia. It looks at the labour force status of persons with disabilities. Occupation, industry and income, as well as barriers to employment are also reviewed.
See Statistics Canada’s Participation and Activity Limitation Survey (PALS). It has information on adults who have disabilities that limit their everyday activities. It also covers education, employment status, social participation and economic characteristics.
Youth
View Labour Market Outcomes of Young British Columbians: Evidence from Census 2006. It looks at B.C.’s youth, including their school attendance, levels of education, family background, labour force participation, employment rates and income.
