For more than a century, the northern coastal community of Prince Rupert has been subjected to the boom-and-bust cycles of an economy built upon natural resource extraction. Today, with a population of more than 12,000 living on Coast Ts’msyen Territories, Prince Rupert’s economy remains anchored by industrial investment. While a rapidly expanding port is driving economic development and employment, significant challenges persist. Residents are experiencing fewer benefits from the natural resources and industrial developments in the region; young residents are reluctant to fill critical community service jobs; global economic swings and technological advancements create uncertainties regarding long-term employment and community investment; and more value-added processing jobs are moving overseas. All of the above puts pressure on small businesses, local organizations, ...
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