Our agency

PacifiCan's mandate

We support the growth and diversification of British Columbia’s economy and advance the interests of the region in
national economic policy, programs and projects.

Vision

Our vision is enduring prosperity for all British Columbians.

Organization

The Agency operates under the provision of the Western Economic Diversification Act, which came into force on June 28, 1988. As a federal agency, PacifiCan is headed by a minister and a deputy head (president).

To serve British Columbians, PacifiCan has offices across B.C. in Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, Prince George, Cranbrook, Fort St. John, Prince Rupert and Campbell River. PacifiCan also has a liaison office in Ottawa and will soon establish a headquarters in Surrey.

Strategic goals

PacifiCan will achieve its vision by advancing four goals:

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Departmental plans and results

Our Departmental Plan lays out our plans for supporting and investing in small- and medium-sized businesses, as well as their communities. Our approach is centered around fostering innovation, establishing partnerships, promoting business growth, strengthening communities, and ensuring inclusion of opportunity. We are committed to amplifying the strengths, resilience, innovation, and tenacity of British Columbians.

Our Department Results Report is an account of actual performance for the most recently completed fiscal year, against the plans, priorities and expected results set out in our Departmental Plan.

Our Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy outlines our actions to advance the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy and Canada’s 2030 Agenda National Strategy.

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Programs and services

PacifiCan delivers several funding programs that help advance the diverse economic interests across British Columbia.

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