BC firms get over $1.6m to expand recycled plastics production, energy tech

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Delta – The City of Delta has one of the fastest growing industrial areas in Greater Vancouver and is home to innovative companies like Plascon Plastics Corporation and GridGear Solutions Ltd. By developing solutions to environmental challenges, these two companies are poised for further growth. PacifiCan is here to help B.C. businesses grow locally and compete globally. That is why, …

Active transportation projects in British Columbia to better connect communities

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British Columbia  — Six active transportation planning and improvement projects in British Columbia will better connect communities after an investment of more than $4.6 million from the federal government. Announced by Minister Harjit S. Sajjan and Member of Parliament Ron McKinnon, these projects will develop plans to improve active transportation options, upgrade existing infrastructure, and construct new multi-use and bike paths. In Vancouver, …

$14m invested to spur economic growth in Vancouver

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Seven local businesses and organizations will receive funding to commercialize new products, expand operations, and access global markets Vancouver – Vancouver is brimming with the talent and industry-leading ideas to meet global demand for Canadian products and services. That is why the Government of Canada is making strategic investments in projects that are helping scale-up local businesses to develop and …

Skincare firm gets $200,000 to expand production

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Satya Organic is an Indigenous, woman-led business that is positioned for growth North Vancouver – All across British Columbia, creative ideas are being turned into products that solve everyday problems. These ideas are generated in our businesses, our laboratories – and even our homes. PacifiCan is supporting this innovation by investing in growing businesses that are showing they have what …

Investing in crime prevention in Vancouver

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Vancouver – 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 of Canada, and His Worship Ken Sim, Mayor of Vancouver, announced a federal investment of more than $4.2 million to prevent gun crime and gang violence in Vancouver. This investment will help address …

Investing in City of Trail’s public transit hub

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Trail — The existing transit exchange in Trail, within the West Kootenay Transit System, will undergo refurbishment and expansion thanks to a combined investment of more than $3.07 million from the governments of Canada, British Columbia, and the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary. Announced by Minister Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister Katrine Conroy, Mayor Colleen Jones, and BC Transit CEO Erinn Pinkerton, this …

Assistance offered to NS with recovery efforts after snow storm

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Ottawa – Over the weekend, a significant winter storm hit Atlantic Canada, resulting in one of the heaviest snowfalls in Nova Scotia, particularly Cape Breton, in the past twenty years. Harjit Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, approved a Request for …

Abbotsford Recreation Centre gets funding to improve facilities

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Abbotsford — The heat recovery and optimization project at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre is set to make the building more energy efficient and decrease greenhouse gas emissions, after an investment of more than $4.45 million from the federal government. Announced by Minister Harjit S. Sajjan and Mayor Ross Siemens, this project will improve the air quality, accessibility, and sustainability of this important community …

PacifiCan opens applications for federal Tourism Growth Program in BC

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Tourism Growth Program will boost the growth and competitiveness of Canada’s tourism industry Vancouver – British Columbia is home to breath-taking natural attractions and unique arts and culture experiences. Tourism is important to the province’s economy and its long-term prosperity. It generates economic benefits in every region of B.C. – in small communities, in major centres, in rural and remote …

Investing over $1.1m to grow clean technology sector in Burnaby

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This announcement was made by Minister Sajjan while attending the Burnaby Board of Trade’s 2023 Business Excellence Awards. Burnaby – The transition to a cleaner, more prosperous economy will require innovation to support the adoption of clean energy solutions. Canada is a world leader in hydrogen technology and know-how. As countries around the globe look to meet their net-zero emission …