Government of Canada to announce funding to help B.C. technology companies grow and export

October 19, 2023 – Vancouver, British Columbia – The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), will announce funding to support B.C. companies to develop their technologies and solve industry challenges.

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development and the Honourable Brenda Bailey, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, will also be in attendance.

The event will feature remarks from all three Ministers followed by a question and answer session with media.

Event:           The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific
                        Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan) will announce funding for a new initiative to help B.C.
                        companies develop their technologies, grow, and export.

Date:             Friday, October 20, 2023

Time:             10:45 am PT

Location:      Canada Place – North Point
                       (access via west promenade)
                       999 Canada Place Way
                       Vancouver, B.C.

Please be aware that attendees may be filmed, photographed, or recorded for use in training or promotional materials by participating organizations.