Government of Canada to announce investments for Lower Mainland businesses affected by trade disruptions
Media advisory
August 27, 2026 – Richmond, British Columbia
Event: The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) will announce investments to help businesses across B.C.’s Lower Mainland respond to tariff pressures, improve productivity, and seize new opportunities for growth.
The Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Delta, and Parm Bains, Member of Parliament for Richmond East – Steveston, will also be in attendance.
Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
Time: 1:15 pm tour
1:45 pm announcement
Please RSVP to Lynsey Brothers for event location details.
Contacts
Arianna Durgerian
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and Minister responsible for PacifiCan
arianna.durgerian@infc.gc.ca
Lynsey Brothers
Communications Manager
PacifiCan
lynsey.brothers@pacifican.gc.ca
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