Minister of State for Trade

Factsheets & Opinion Editorials

Chinese Canadian Museum starts to take shape from people’s stories, ideas

Tuesday, July 23, 2019 10:30 AM

The completion of the What We Heard report on the Chinese Canadian Museum has me reflecting on my own family’s history in this country.


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OPINION-EDITORIAL: Trade agreement brings new opportunities in 2015

Wednesday, December 31, 2014 10:18 AM

As we celebrate the beginning of a new year, British Columbia is also celebrating the beginning of a new trade relationship with one of our province's top trade partners in the Asia-Pacific region - South Korea.


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OPINION-EDITORIAL: Promoting inclusiveness and prosperity in multicultural B.C.

Friday, November 21, 2014 2:36 PM

As I reflect on the significance of Multiculturalism Week in British Columbia (Nov. 16-22, 2014), I am struck by the cultural diversity of this great province.


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OPINION-EDITORIAL: Vaisakhi celebration in Surrey largest in North America

Thursday, April 24, 2014 9:39 AM

Last Saturday, I had the pleasure and the privilege of participating in the largest Vaisakhi celebration in North America.


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OPINION EDITORIAL: Vaisakhi parade a great opportunity to enjoy Sikh culture

Wednesday, April 16, 2014 11:05 AM

Last Saturday, Premier Christy Clark and tens of thousands of people took time to enjoy the annual Vaisakhi parade in Vancouver - and for good reason. This special day celebrates the beginning of the Nanakshahi calendar year, which usually occurs on April 13 and April 14 once every 36 years.


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OPINION-EDITORIAL: Trade deal with South Korea would boost British Columbia

Friday, February 14, 2014 3:51 PM

British Columbia is a natural gateway to Asia for trade and investment. Our province's ports are closer than are any in the U.S., and our competitive business environment, diverse and skilled workforce and quality of life makes B.C. an ideal place to do business.


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OPINION EDITORIAL: All of us have a say in apology to Chinese community

Thursday, January 9, 2014 10:59 AM

The Province of British Columbia recently began a process of consultation to discuss the wording, delivery and legacy efforts for a formal apology to the Chinese community for historical wrongs.


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OPINION EDITORIAL: B.C.'s multicultural society is a crucial tie to international trade

Friday, November 22, 2013 3:14 PM

Our province has created deep historical, cultural and business ties with countries around the world enabling us to create strong trading partnerships and diversify our markets.


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