Shovels in the ground mark the start of expanding British Columbia’s busiest provincial court location.

Premier Christy Clark and B.C. technology companies are in Japan to promote the sector’s world-class capabilities as a leading technology hub and to form new partnerships with Japanese investors and technology companies.

Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services Amrik Virk represented B.C.’s vibrant tech sector at the 23rd annual TiEcon (The Indus Entrepreneurs Conference) on May 6-7, one of the world’s largest professional tech networking conferences.

More than $13.9 million in provincial funding through the BC Knowledge Development Fund (BCKDF) will allow Simon Fraser University (SFU) to conduct cutting-edge research in the areas of health and life sciences.

The B.C. government is investing $515,000 in a pilot training program designed to support Aboriginal digital skills development and greater participation in B.C.’s rapidly growing technology sector.

The B.C. government and the BC Innovation Council (BCIC) have welcomed new partner Bioenterprise BC to the BC Acceleration Network (BCAN) to support the growth of innovative agri-tech businesses in the province.

The Province will provide an additional 88 units of transitional housing and shelter, as well as 40 rent supplements for campers currently residing at the Victoria courthouse lawns.

Operating grants to public post-secondary education institutions continue to be aligned with education and training for in-demand occupations, with an additional $90 million targeted in 2015-16.

British Columbia’s first-ever #BCTECH Summit was a true celebration of technology and innovation, and an important step in the evolution of the tech industry throughout the province.   

Premier Christy Clark unveiled a multi-year #BCTECH Strategy that will support growth of B.C.’s vibrant technology sector – and strengthen British Columbia’s diverse knowledge-based economy.