To help bolster B.C.’s ship-repair capacity, foster economic growth and create good jobs for people in the Alberni Valley, the Province is supporting a study for the market potential of a floating dry-dock project in Port Alberni.

British Columbia is leading the country in economic growth, and continues to rely on economic immigration to meet labour market demand.

The Government of British Columbia recognizes the important role of newcomers to help build B.C.’s strong and sustainable economy.

Bruce Ralston, Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology, has made the following statement after the federal-provincial-territorial meeting with ministers responsible for immigration:

Five projects were posted to BC Bid today, as the Province launches the second year of the B.C. Startup in Residence (STIR) pilot program.

To help make it easier for tech and innovation companies to recruit top international talent to British Columbia, the Province is extending its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) tech pilot program for another year.

Bruce Ralston, Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology, has issued the following statement in recognition of World Refugee Day:

A new online engagement site is now live, so small-business owners in British Columbia can have their say on how to maintain a healthy small-business environment that will help them succeed, grow and create jobs.