Joint announcement with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2018/04/federal-and-provincial-governments-support-creation-of-biotech-manufacturing-facility-in-the-lower-mainland.html

British Columbia’s thriving tech sector will have a new voice in Ottawa and abroad, following Alan Winter’s appointment as the province’s first innovation commissioner.

Premier John Horgan departed today to Guangzhou, China, as part of a 10-day mission to China, South Korea and Japan to strengthen economic and cultural ties with three of B.C.’s largest trading partners, expand markets, and create good jobs for people throughout B.C.

The opening of a Japanese household and consumer goods retail giant’s new flagship store in Vancouver is creating 150 jobs, supports local businesses and offers British Columbians a new place to shop for the holiday season.

B.C.’s technology and innovation industry is providing people with more good-paying jobs and producing higher revenue than ever before, according to the latest BC Stats report on the sector.