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Backgrounder: Minister Sajjan announces new PacifiCan service on Vancouver Island and the Coast, and an investment of $5.2 million in the local economy

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Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan) announced the official opening of new PacifiCan offices in Victoria and Campbell River, serving businesses and communities across Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, Central Coast, and Sunshine Coast.

Backgrounder: Communities throughout Northern British Columbia receive funding to revitalize public spaces and enhance tourism experiences

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From the Port of Prince Rupert to the Alaska Highway, British Columbians across Northern B.C are working hard to build their businesses and create vibrant communities. PacifiCan is here to help.PacifiCan is the new federal economic development agency dedicated to British Columbia. PacifiCan works with partners across B.C who are building businesses and creating vibrant communities.

Backgrounder: Minister Sajjan announces new PacifiCan service in the Southern Interior of BC

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From the Coast Mountains to the Kootenays, businesses and community organizations across the Southern Interior are working hard to build their businesses and create vibrant communities. PacifiCan is here to help.PacifiCan is the new federal economic development agency dedicated to British Columbia. PacifiCan works with partners across B.C. who are building businesses and creating vibrant communities.

Backgrounder: In celebration of Small Business Week, B.C. small businesses receive $1.2 million to enhance tourism experiences across the province

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Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses – from coffee shops to campgrounds – played a critical role in sustaining communities across British Columbia. Small businesses in the tourism sector were especially hard hit, yet they continued to serve as the lifeblood of local economies, offering British Columbians much-needed reprieve.

Backgrounder: Government of Canada announces funding for advancements in mRNA vaccine technology at the University of British Columbia

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British Columbians continue to feel the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, whether at home, at work, or in their community. Throughout the pandemic, science has provided the greatest defense, particularly through mRNA vaccines. These vaccines trigger the body’s immune response to help protect against infection and severe illness.

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2025-12-23