2023 is a remarkable year for examining the economic development opportunities for Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. The retraction of the Covid-19 impacts upon all sectors of the populace is a reprieve that inspirees investment capital to again generate vigorous examination of all sectors of this economy - and - finding both traditionally stable and progressive opportunities. Plus, the annual 2021-22 BC Budget reflects historical positive trends.

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Today, British Columbia's healthy forecasts are reflected in the $1.3 billion budget surplus ($13.5 billion revenues; $3.5 billion over budget expenses; $11-billion improvement over the 2021 budget). The provincial GDP grew by 6.2% @ 1.3% greater than the national 4.9% average. BC's unemployment rate is 6-5%. And, there was $6-billion for infrastructure improvements (education / healthcare & other capital projects}. Debt-to-GDP ratio is 17.9%. And, credit ratings are Aaa to AA+.

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Foreign investments into Canada in 2022 reflects substantial confidence in the investments profit / tax burden ratio. BC & Vancouver Island will attract substantial investments into mining and forestry again in 2023. This TD Forecast report stated that BC's economy outgrew Canada's for eight (8) straight years. BC 2022-23 budget  forecasts a $5.7 billion surplus (1.5% of GDP). Real estate prices will depress in 2023.

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In summary, our unique set of network associates provides Capital Idea$ Central with core, reliable and transitional "comfort zones" for foreign and domestic capital influx into BC - and - in particular, to this robust Vancouver Island region.