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Read All Latest NewsLangford Ranked #2 in BC for Economic Resilience as Business Licensing Reaches Record Levels
(Langford, B.C.): The City of Langford has been awarded #2 in British Columbia for economic resilience in BC Business Magazine’s 2026 Most Economically Resilient Cities ranking, affirming Langford’s position as one of the province’s strongest and fastest-growing local economies.
The annual ranking evaluates municipalities using nine economic indicators, including population growth, housing starts, economic diversity, employment trends, rental vacancy rate, and residents’ sense of belonging. Langford’s ranking reflects performance across these indicators and continued momentum following several years of sustained growth. “Being recognized as the second most economically resilient city in British Columbia reflects the strength of our local economy,” said Mayor Scott Goodmanson. “This ranking confirms what we see every day; people believe in Langford’s future, they want to be part of the community, and are investing in that shared vision.”
Langford continues to see exceptional population growth and housing activity, with per-capita housing starts among the highest in the province, an indicator of both economic confidence and resilience. The city also ranks strongly for economic diversity, demonstrating a broad employment base that helps protect the local economy from market shocks as was seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This resilience is being reinforced by record-breaking business licence applications, signaling strong entrepreneurial confidence, and sustained private-sector investment. Year-over-year, Langford is seeing unprecedented interest from new businesses, expansions, and home-based enterprises, evidence that entrepreneurs continue to choose Langford as a place to start, expand, and invest.
Building on this momentum, the City of Langford will bring forward its first formal Economic Development Strategy to Council in April. The Strategy will provide a long-term framework to guide sustainable, intentional growth and ensure Langford’s economy continues to thrive for generations to come. As the city continues to grow, this approach supports thoughtful decision-making that turns today’s momentum into lasting economic resilience and shared community prosperity.
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