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British Columbia is home to breathtaking natural attractions and unique arts and culture 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.
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Over the past 40 years, British Columbia has become a global hub for creative technology, where artistic and design skills come together with technical innovation. This industry in B.C. currently employs more than 16,000 people across 250 companies, and demand for diverse talent is growing rapidly.
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Amazing things are happening on Vancouver Island, a region known for both its stunning natural attractions and world-class innovations.
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British Columbia is home to the talent that is developing industry-leading products. That is why the Government of Canada is supporting collaboration between industry and academia, bringing more B.C.-made products to global markets.
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Exciting things are happening in Kamloops and the Central Interior. From food to forestry, local innovators are coming together to build a strong economy for the region. PacifiCan shares this ambition for growth and is committed to partnering with community leaders across British Columbia to realize their vision, create quality jobs, and promote regional prosperity.
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Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced $250,000 in PacifiCan funding for the Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society.
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Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan) announced $150,000 in PacifiCan funding for the City of Prince George to support the development of a regional hydrogen hub for Central and Northern B.C.
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Across British Columbia, forward-thinking businesses are developing solutions to global environmental challenges. In Nanaimo, VMAC – which stands for Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors – is enabling more sustainable commercial transportation options and contributing to a resilient and competitive local economy.
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The Collision Conference, hailed as the ‘Olympics of Tech,’ is coming to Vancouver thanks to support from the Government of Canada and a network of local economic development partners.
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As countries around the world transition to clean energy, investments in cutting-edge technologies will help support a strong economy at home and secure Canada’s position as a global energy leader.
