British Columbia reported a loss of 20,000 jobs in September. This represents almost a third of the 68,000 jobs lost across Canada during the same period. The data comes from the latest employment statistics released by the federal government. The job losses in British Columbia were primarily concentrated in the construction and manufacturing sectors. The province has seen a steady decline in employment over the past year. The national job market also experienced a downturn, with overall employment figures showing a decrease. The economic impact of the job losses is expected to be felt in the coming months. The government is monitoring the situation closely.