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Vancouver isn’t just one of Canada’s most beautiful cities—it’s also one of its most economically powerful. Whether you're a local entrepreneur, international investor, or digital entrepreneur thinking of setting up shop here, understanding the ins and outs of living and working in Vancouver is essential.

From its booming industries to its high cost of living, Vancouver offers opportunity with a few important caveats. In this guide, we’ll break down five things every businessman must know before planting their flag in this West Coast powerhouse.

1. A Diverse, Fast-Growing Economy

Vancouver is a key player in the Canadian economy, representing a significant chunk of British Columbia’s total output. Over the years, it’s established itself as an…

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Canadian prices, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose 2.3 per cent on a year-over-year basis in March, down from a 2.6 per cent increase in February. Month-over-month, on a seasonally adjusted basis, the CPI was unchanged in March.

The overall slowdown in headline CPI is largely driven by lower gasoline prices, with the CPI excluding gasoline rising by 2.5 per cent in March.

Shelter price growth continues to cool, as mortgage interest costs were up 7.9 per cent, marking the nineteenth consecutive month of deceleration. Similarly, rent was up 5.1 per cent year-over-year in March, down from 5.8 per cent in February.

In British Columbia, consumer prices rose 2.6 per cent year-over-year, down from 3.0 per cent in February.

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