Government of Canada to announce support for innovative Vancouver-based tech businesses

Media advisory

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November 15, 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 help Vancouver-based tech businesses grow locally and compete globally.

The event will feature remarks from the Minister, 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 to help Vancouver-based tech                     businesses commercialize new products, acquire advanced technologies and increase sales.

Date:          Thursday, November 16, 2023


Time:          11:30 am PT

Location:   Brightside Community Homes          
                     1451 E 12th Ave
                     Vancouver, BC

Parking is available at the gravel lot on E 12th Ave and Clark Drive (enter off Clark Drive).

Please note that this is a construction site and Personal Protective Equipment (hard hat and safety vest) is recommended.

Contacts

Haley Hodgson
Senior Communications Advisor
Office of the Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister Responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada
haley.hodgson@kpc-cpr.gc.ca

Jillian Glover
Communications Manager
PacifiCan
jillian.glover@pacifican.gc.ca

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