BC's Job Loss Surge: Youth Hit Hardest


Author: The Daily News Now! March 14, 2026 Duration: 1:40
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BC's Job Loss Surge: Youth Hit Hardest

British Columbia experienced its largest monthly job loss since the pandemic, with a drop of twenty thousand jobs in February, while the national unemployment rate rose to six point seven percent. The provinces full-time private sector roles, particularly in construction, were significantly impacted. Business leaders attribute the slowdown to weak private sector growth and call for improved tax policies and a more business-friendly climate. Despite challenges, the province has seen six thousand five hundred new private sector jobs since February last year. Young people aged fifteen to twenty-four are struggling the most, facing a competitive job market and AI screening tools that favor experienced candidates.

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