British Columbia has the people, ideas and resources to address global challenges, while building the local economy. To support B.C.’s boldest and brightest changemakers, the Government of Canada is making strategic investments in businesses that are catalysts for Canadian-made innovation with growth potential beyond our borders. The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development […]
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Canada Invests Over $8 Million to Drive Innovation on Vancouver Island
The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), has announced an investment of over $8.1 million in PacifiCan funding to help six Greater Victoria organizations boost innovation networks, drive business growth, and create new jobs and training opportunities. This includes $5.7 million […]
Federal Government Launches Economic Development Agency Just For B.C.
The Government of Canada is launching Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), a new federal regional economic development agency solely for British Columbia. To be headquartered in Surrey, the new BC focused agency will start with a budget of $553.1 million over five years, starting in 2021-22, and $110.6 million ongoing. As a result, in addition […]