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PacifiCan

PacifiCan is the Government of Canada’s new economic development agency dedicated to British Columbia. PacifiCan promotes growth and diversification in B.C.’s economy by enhancing innovation, improving business competitiveness, and promoting inclusive growth.

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Advancing B.C.’s Aerospace and Life Sciences sectors with $14.5M from PacifiCan (Transcript)

Advancing B.C.’s Aerospace and Life Sciences sectors with $14.5M from PacifiCan

B.C.’s aerospace and life sciences sectors are growing fast. To further this growth, PacifiCan is providing $14.5M to British Columbia Institute of Technology. Our investment will help BCIT establish new training programs in the aerospace and life sciences sectors that will address skills shortages, fuel inclusive economic growth and create well-paying jobs.

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The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan

Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada

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Date modified:: 2023-05-19

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