Vancouver- British Columbia is home to breathtaking natural attractions and outdoor recreation experiences that bring the world to our doorstep. Tourism is important to Canada’s economy and creates good jobs in communities, from major city centres to rural and remote areas, to Indigenous communities. Across British Columbia, tourism business owners, operators, and entrepreneurs have ambitious plans and PacifiCan is here …
Kelowna – British Columbia is home to talented innovators creating technologies needed here in Canada and around the world and driving advancements across industries. To support local businesses and enhance collaboration between industry and academia, the Government of Canada is investing in new technologies to help bring more made-in-B.C. innovations to global markets. Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness …
Ottawa – The diversity and vastness of Canada’s landscapes offer a unique challenge when it comes to search and rescue (SAR) operations, and regular improvements are key to saving people when they are in distress. Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency …
Vancouver – British Columbia is home to a thriving life sciences sector, with over 2,000 companies employing more than 20,000 people across the province. However, the lack of specialized research facilities in BC’s Lower Mainland means that early-stage life sciences companies do not have the necessary resources to expand and advance their innovations. Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness …
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 …
Rossland – British Columbia is home to breathtaking natural attractions and outdoor recreation experiences that bring the world to our doorstep. Tourism is important to Canada’s economy and creates good jobs in communities, from major city centres to rural and remote areas, to Indigenous communities. In the Southern Interior, tourism business owners, operators and entrepreneurs have ambitious plans and PacifiCan …
Ottawa – In 2023, Nova Scotia experienced one of its worst wildfire seasons, leading to extensive damage to residences, small businesses, farms, municipalities, and provincial sites, and the evacuation of more than 16,000 people. Just over a month later, the province experienced extreme rainfall that led to the worst flooding the province has experienced in 50 years. This follows the …
ʔaq̓am Kootenay #1, British Columbia, December 6, 2024 — The ʔaq̓am wetland project’s goal is to restore the waterbodies to what is understood to be their precontact state, strengthening protection of the environment and supporting healthy and resilient ecosystems. This project is a joint investment of more than $1.4 million from the federal government, ʔaq̓am, Columbia Basin Trust, Ducks Unlimited Canada, …
British Columbia – British Columbia is home to breathtaking natural attractions and outdoor recreation experiences that bring the world to our doorstep. Tourism is important to Canada’s economy and creates good jobs in communities, from major city centres to rural and remote areas, to Indigenous communities. In Northern B.C., tourism business owners, operators and entrepreneurs have ambitious plans and PacifiCan …
Burnaby – Burnaby is one of British Columbia’s most dynamic business hubs, known for its thriving tech sector and highly skilled workforce. Innovative local companies and forward-thinking leaders are creating sustainable solutions that are transforming global industries, from mining to transportation. PacifiCan is committed to partnering with these companies to support their ambition and growth. Terry Beech, Minister of Citizens’ …
