Surrey – Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced over $17 million in PacifiCan funding for 10 organizations to help businesses in key sectors, such as life sciences, clean technology, and construction, scale up their operations. Launched in October 2023, PacifiCan’s Business Acceleration Pilot (BizAP) responds directly …
Ontario Laying Groundwork for New Investments
TORONTO — Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following statement on monthly employment release by Statistics Canada, which showed that while employment in Ontario dipped last month, the province has added more than 150,000 jobs so far this year. “As we continue to face ongoing economic headwinds, our government is on a mission to …
Investing over $8.1m to drive innovation in ocean technology on Vancouver Island
Seven Greater Victoria organizations receive funding to research and commercialize new technologies, create quality jobs, and increase global competitiveness Victoria – Across British Columbia, forward-thinking businesses and organizations are generating innovative solutions to global challenges. To strengthen B.C.’s position as a leader in industries such as ocean technology, life sciences, and clean energy, the Government of Canada is making investments …