Vancouver Island needs ‘more certainty’ economic report suggests

There is an uncertain outlook on Vancouver Island for forestry and aquaculture, but emerging opportunities in defence and an ocean economy, stakeholders have been told.
Susan Mowbray, partner in MNP’s Vancouver consulting practice, presented the 2026 State of the Island Economic Report at the annual summit organized by the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance on Wednesday, Oct. 21, giving business and municipal leaders a glimpse at the current state of the economy and the short-term outlook.
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