Government of Canada to announce multi-million-dollar investment for B.C. business growth and innovation

February 28, 2025 – Surrey, 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 for seven B.C.-based businesses, as well as a new program intake window for B.C. companies seeking support to grow.

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 local businesses to scale up and compete globally, alongside a new program intake for innovative B.C. companies with growth ambitions. 

The event will start with a tour of HealthTech Connex, a Surrey-based health care innovator, and move to Surrey City Hall for the announcement. 

Date: Monday, March 3rd, 2025

Time/Location (tour):  9:15 am
                                         HealthTech Connex
                                         10th Floor, City Centre 3
                                         13761 96 Avenue
                                         Surrey, B.C.

Time/Location (announcement): 10:30 am
                                         City Hall Atrium
                                         Surrey City Hall
                                         13450 104 Avenue
                                         Surrey, B.C.