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

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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