Research
Reflecting the growth of manufacturing in BC
As the leading advocate for BC’s manufacturing sector, we work with partners to produce or source critical information that helps stakeholders better understand issues and provides decision-makers with the tools to address challenges facing manufacturing.
BC Apparel Sector Labour Market Partnership
Manufacturing BC
Apparel is estimated to be the fourth largest component of the province’s manufacturing sector after food and beverage processing, value-added wood and paper manufacturing.
BC FOOD AND BEVERAGE SECTOR LMP
Manufacturing BC
The BC Food and Beverage is facing barriers to further growth. Availability of skilled labour remains a major concern.
BC Apparel Sector Labour Market Partnership
Manufacturing BC
This report is the third in a series as part of a sector labour market partnership; a collaborative effort
between industry, post-secondary institutions and government. The main goal of this report is to present
a strategy to minimize and eliminate the impacts of the identified skills shortages.
Surrey Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Economy
Third Party Report
March 2018
The City of Surrey, in partnership with Simon Fraser University (SFU) and Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU)
Industrial Insights Final Report
Third Party Report
June 2018
Vancouver Economic Commission
Strengthening Canada’s Manufacturing Sector
Third Party Publication
June 2015
Industry Canada
A Profile of British Columbia’s Manufacturing Sector
Third Party Publication
June 2015
Government of British Columbia
Labour Market Information Research for the BC Manufacturing Sector
Third Party Publication
October 2014
Specialized Skills for Manufacturing Steering Committee
Full Report
Summary
Manufacturing Innovation in BC
Third Party Publication
February 2014
Government of British Columbia
