Douglas College Stimulates Economy
What role does Douglas College play in the provincial and local economy? The results of this study demonstrate that Douglas is a sound investment from multiple perspectives. Students benefit from improved lifestyles and increased earnings. Taxpayers benefit from an enlarged economy and lower social costs. And the community as a whole benefits from increased job and investment opportunities, higher business revenues, and an eased tax burden.
Please see the documents below for more information.
News Release - Douglas College
- Fact Sheet
- Taxpayer Perspective
- Economic Contribution Executive Summary
- Economic Contribution Report 2007
BC Colleges and Institutes -- Engines of Economic Growth
The provincial perspective

