Jobs and Economic Growth

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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Supporting hiring, boosting production in southern Interior

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 11:55 AM
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Supporting hiring, boosting production in southern Interior.

Provincial funding creating new jobs, strengthening local supply chains


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Supporting early-stage tech innovation

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 9:04 AM

B.C. companies get support to pilot new technologies in key sectors


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Boosting B.C.’s marine sector by supporting tech companies

Friday, March 27, 2026 9:15 AM
Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth.

New marine and coastal testbed launched


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New support for Squamish manufacturing project strengthens local jobs

Thursday, March 26, 2026 9:00 AM
Group of people standing in front of industrial equipment.

Provincial funding doubles work space, supports new technologies


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Funding innovative B.C. businesses through InBC, UBC

Monday, March 23, 2026 1:15 PM
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New partnership will grow companies and create jobs in B.C.


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Bringing new manufacturing jobs to Maple Ridge through support from the Province

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 11:00 AM
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Premier David Eby.

New funding expands fabrication company, supporting major projects


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Minister’s statement on February 2026 Labour Force Survey results

Friday, March 13, 2026 9:05 AM
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B.C. continues to invest to grow the economy

Amidst global, North American economic downturns, B.C.’s unemployment rate holds steady


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Supporting tech companies to boost B.C. critical minerals sector

Friday, February 27, 2026 2:15 PM
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Supporting tech companies to boost B.C. critical minerals sector.

New mining and critical minerals testbed launched


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