Jobs and Economic Growth

Strengthening manufacturing jobs in Vancouver

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 11:30 AM
Growing BC manufacturing, creating jobs

New provincial funding helps local manufacturers reach new markets


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Province to showcase key B.C. industry sectors during FIFA World Cup 2026

Thursday, May 14, 2026 11:00 AM
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BC Business House will promote trade, attract investment, good jobs


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Supporting wood-waste innovation in the Kootenays

Thursday, June 4, 2026 1:00 PM
Creating jobs, supporting local businesses, and strengthening forestry and food security in Kootenays

Funding supports project that will reduce emissions, grow forestry, agriculture sectors


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Advancing made-in-B.C. health technology to strengthen patient care

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 10:45 AM

Funding will help homegrown companies pilot new tech to strengthen economic resilience in B.C.


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InBC, SFU partner to fund innovative B.C. businesses

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 11:40 AM
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New partnership will grow companies, create jobs


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Minister’s statement on April Labour Force Survey results

Friday, May 8, 2026 8:48 AM
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Despite global challenges, BC continues to build and invest in jobs

B.C.’s labour force results reflect global economic pressures, key sectors continue to grow


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Supporting B.C. tech to help reduce lightning-ignited wildfires

Thursday, May 7, 2026 1:00 PM

Field trial of AI-enabled lightning forecasting and reduction technology in B.C.


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Supporting manufacturing in Nanaimo to strengthen local jobs

Friday, May 1, 2026 11:15 AM
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Supporting manufacturing in Nanaimo to strengthen local jobs

New provincial funding helps a steel manufacturer expand production, grow, reach new markets


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Look West Update: Billions of dollars of investment, tens of thousands of new jobs

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 12:47 PM
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Look West: Major Project Update

(Updated April 29, 2026) Building on early momentum, B.C. accelerates growth by nearly doubling priority major projects


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Strengthening Fraser Valley manufacturing jobs

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 9:30 AM
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Strengthening Fraser Valley manufacturing jobs

Provincial funding helps Restwell Mattress, Binquip Manufacturing grow, add jobs


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Positioning B.C. life-sciences companies for global markets through new wet lab

Friday, April 17, 2026 9:30 AM

Biotech companies set up to grow with new provincially funded facility


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Supporting B.C. businesses to build clean-energy marine industry

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 2:00 PM

Funding will help companies pilot new technologies for renewable energy


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B.C. convenes task force on impacts of Iran war

Monday, April 13, 2026 3:10 PM

A cross-government task force will monitor the impacts of the Iran war and help prepare British Columbia for these potential global impacts. 


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Supporting Kootenay manufacturing businesses to strengthen local jobs

Monday, April 13, 2026 8:00 AM

New provincial funding expands production capacity, supports innovation


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Minister’s statement on March 2026 Labour Force Survey results

Friday, April 10, 2026 9:02 AM
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Despite global uncertainty, BC continues to invest in jobs

B.C.’s March labour force results reflect pressure being felt by economies around the world


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