February 13, 2015 – Vancouver, British Columbia – Western Economic Diversification Canada
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Today, the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Industry and Minister Responsible for British Columbia, joined by the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, the Honourable Teresa Wat, B.C. Minister of International Trade, as well as the Business Council of British Columbia (BCBC) announced a new project to attract Asian head offices to Vancouver. This project, entitled HQ Vancouver, will build on Canada’s competitive advantages in key sectors and attract major Asian firms to set up their North American head offices in British Columbia.
HQ Vancouver is an investment between the Government of Canada, through Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD), the Province of British Columbia, through the Ministry of International Trade, and the Business Council of British Columbia. HQ Vancouver will also be supported by business leaders with influence in key Asian markets to successfully engage decision makers, identify head office leads, develop and execute investment strategies for each account, and coordinate with other stakeholders to leverage ongoing activities.
Over the next three years, WD is providing funding of $1,951,750 and the Ministry of International Trade is providing both funding and in-kind support valued at $3,385,250. The BCBC is providing funding and in-kind support valued at $1,221,000 to deliver this initiative, which will strengthen trade and investment relationships in B.C. and increase investment from Asia.
Emily Goucher
Office of the Minister
Western Economic Diversification
Telephone: 613-954-8097
Email: emily.goucher@wd-deo.gc.ca
Carolyn Heiman
Communications Director
Province of British Columbia
Telephone: 250-356-7104
Email: carolyn.heiman@gov.bc.ca
Cheryl Muir
Business Council of British Columbia
Vice President of Communications
Telephone: 604-812-5965
Email: cheryl.muir@bcbc.com
WD Toll-Free Number: 1-888-338-WEST (9378)
Teletypewriter (TTY): 1-877-303-3388
Website: WD is online at www.wd-deo.gc.ca.
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