New funding for four food and beverage manufacturers will support local economies by creating new jobs, strengthening B.C.’s agrifood and agritech sectors, and promoting the development of made-in-B.C. products.

Supporting Punjab Milk Foods as it builds a new dairy-processing facility will increase production capacity, grow the made-in-B.C. brand Nanak Foods, and create and protect hundreds of jobs for people in Surrey.

B.C. is launching a new international trade strategy that will help more B.C. businesses export and invest internationally and increase the diversity of exporters and global markets to ensure a stronger, more resilient economy.

Five young local leaders have been named to the StrongerBC Young Leaders Council and will provide direct and ongoing feedback to government on priorities and policies that matter to youth.

The Province has created the Food Security Task Force to find new ways to use technology and innovation to strengthen B.C.'s agriculture sector and grow the economy by helping farmers farm and processors become more productive, now and in the future.

Small businesses in British Columbia have a new task force that will seek ideas on how to maintain a healthy small business environment, create good jobs and grow a strong, sustainable economy for all British Columbians.