Our agency

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• PacifiCan's mandate
• Vision
• Organization
• Current strategic goals
• Departmental plans and results
• Programs and services

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 and Canadians.

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).

• Minister: The Honourable Gregor Robertson
• President: Naina Sloan

We serve British Columbia from our headquarters in Surrey and offices in Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, Prince George, Cranbrook, Fort St. John, Prince Rupert and Campbell River. We also have a liaison office in Ottawa.

Current strategic goals

To build enduring prosperity for British Columbians and Canadians, PacifiCan works with partners and clients to seize opportunities for growth and advance three priorities:

• Invest in B.C.’s Strengths: Anchor long term economic development by investing in innovative businesses with opportunities to scale
• Supply Canada: Connect businesses and communities to opportunities arising from generational investments in major projects, strategic sectors and domestic trade
• Grow Exports: Leverage B.C.’s position in the Pacific to help businesses diversify markets and increase exports

Read our 2026 to 2028 Strategic plan to learn more.

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.

   Find more plans and results  

Programs and services

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