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FORSETH -- IF both numbers are correct, and that is actually possible, in what job categories did we lose 23 thousand jobs?


WHILE THE BC GOVERNMENT CROWS about having a lower unemployment rate than the national average, I am confused by the statics, regarding NEW jobs in the private sector.

Today’s news release from Diana Gibson (Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation) states, and I quote:

“Private-sector employment is up by 5,100 this month, the second highest amongst provinces and up by 7,700 compared to this time last year.

Today’s Labour Force Survey data shows a growth of 12,500 jobs in construction, which is good news as the government continues its focus on creating more affordable housing for all British Columbians. B.C. is also seeing gains in professional, scientific and technical services (+10,200), and accommodation and food services (+8,000).”

The NDP’s Diana Gibson says private sector employment was up by 7,700 jobs in the past 12 months. But then she turns around and says there were 12,500 jobs in construction, 10,200 jobs in professional, scientific and technical services, and 8,000+ jobs in accommodation and food services.

Even with my limited math skills I come up with total of 30,700 new jobs. So, what is it ... 7,700 new jobs or 30,700?

IF both numbers are correct, and that is actually possible, in what job categories did we then lose 23 thousand jobs?

One more question Minister Gibson, regarding NDP math?

The graphic from this morning’s news release says, “BC gains 8,400 full time jobs” -- now where the heck did that number come from?

7,700 new jobs … 30,700 new jobs … 8,400 new jobs – which one is it?

Maybe someone reading this can hopefully answer that one for me?
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