Office of the Premier
Premier Christy Clark departs today for her Jobs and Trade Mission, leading a delegation of over 120 companies to China, Korea and Japan from Nov. 21 to Dec. 3, 2013 to deepen British Columbia's relationships with these priority markets.
"Trade missions are an important way to share B.C.'s competitive advantages with our international partners so that B.C. businesses and communities share in the benefits," said Premier Clark. "As we develop LNG and seize economic development in every corner of the province, these partnerships and strategic outreach will mean more economic growth and jobs here at home."
In addition to expanding trade and investment opportunities between B.C. and these important markets, Premier Clark will be advancing liquefied natural gas (LNG) development opportunities and promoting the province as a stable and attractive destination for trade and investment. She and Minister Teresa Wat will also encourage Asian corporations to headquarter their North American operations in British Columbia.
"One of the keys to doing business in Asia is building and deepening relationships," said Wat, Minister of International Trade and Minister Responsible for the Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism. "That is why trade missions are so important. They help us deepen our relationships and reinforce B.C.'s economic and cultural ties with our priority Asian markets."
Trade missions are a critical part of British Columbia's strategy to diversify its international trading partners and secure new investment, propelling economic activity and job creation throughout the province.
The mission will strengthen British Columbia's bilateral relations with government partners; promote B.C.'s competitive advantages during corporate meetings with key investors in LNG and other priority sectors; and capitalize on B.C.'s cultural bridge across the Pacific with networking events built around B.C.'s many family, economic and educational connections to Asia.
Contact:
Sam Oliphant
Press Secretary
Office of the Premier
250 952-7252
Blair Phelps
Communications
Ministry of International Trade and Minister Responsible for the Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism
250 356-7104
BACKGROUNDER
BC Jobs and Trade Mission to China, Korea and Japan - participating companies and organizations
AltaGas
Air Canada
AMEC Americas Ltd.
Apache Canada Ltd.
Aspac Developments Ltd.
Aztec Communications
Bank of China (Canada)
BC Building Trades
BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS
Beijing LYXB Petroleum Equipment Co., Ltd.
BG Group
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Bluestar International Business
BMO Financial Group
Boilingpoint Group
BOYDEL Wastewater Technologies Inc.
Britco
British Columbia Institute of Technology
British Columbia Maritime Employers Association
Bull, Housser & Tupper LLP
CPM Trading Company Limited
Camosun College
Canada Finance & Investment Institute Society, Canada Entrepreneur's Club
Canada-Japan Society of BC
Canadian Alliance of Chinese Associations
Canadian Film And Television Institute
Canfor - Vancouver
Cantrust 4S Autobody
Capital West Investment Management Corp.
Chevron Canada
Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Vancouver
Choice Communication (Canada) Ltd.
Clark Wilson LLP
Clean Energy BC
Clean Energy Research Centre
Clevest Solutions Inc.
Coast Tsimshian Resources LP
CoBee Enterprise Ltd.
Corvus Energy
Davis LLP
Dawa Business Group Inc.
Deloitte Inc.
District of Squamish
Dream Lighting City Culture Development Co., Ltd.
Earnscliffe Strategy Group
Endoscopy Equipment
Ernst & Young
Fortis BC
Fortune Minerals Limited
Fortuneworld Investment Inc.
Genome British Columbia
Globe Group
Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP
Grandview Pacific Investment Group
Guide Outfitter Association of BC
Haisla Economic Development
Haisla Nation
Heat and Frost Insulators
Hemmera
Hitachi Consulting
HKLeong Enterprises
Husteel
Huu-ay-aht First Nation
IBEW
iFortune Canada
ILWU Canada
Jiangxi Copper Investments (Beijing) Co. Ltd.
Jingon International Development Group LLP
JOGMEC
Jordan Capital Markets Inc.
Korea Market Advisory Group (KMAG)
Korean Cultural Heritage Society
KPMG, LLPKwantlen Polytechnic University
Leister Blake Ent Ltd.
LIFESUPPORT Patient Transport
Listel Canada Ltd.
Lowe & Company
Mainstream Broadcasting Corporation
Mitacs
National Bank Financial
New America International Enterprises Inc.
New East Consulting Services
Oberti Architecture
Pacific Oil and Gas
Pacific Western Brewing Company
Pathway Advisory Services Ltd.
Port Alberni Port Authority
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Prince Rupert Port Authority
Progress Energy Canada Ltd.
RCI Capital Group
ReFleX Wireless Inc.
RGE Group
Richardson GMP Ltd.
Rival Schools
Roadhouse Interactive
Roc-Star Enterprises Ltd.
Royal Roads University
Schneider Electric Solar
Seaspan
Shell
Shinan Group
Sichuan Chamber of Commerce of Canada (SCCC)
Spectra Energy
Squamish First Nation
SST Wireless Inc.
Tait Laboratories Inc.
TD Securities
Teck Resources Limited
The International Union of Operating Engineers
TianKe International Investment Ltd.
TicTalking
TransAlta Corporation
TransCanada PipeLines Limited
University of British Columbia
University of Fraser Valley Student Board
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority - Port Metro Vancouver
Woodfibre Natural Gas Limited
Yuanheng Holdings Ltd
YVR Vancouver Airport Authority
Zelta Capital Partners
Contact:
Sam Oliphant
Press Secretary
Office of the Premier
250 952-7252
Blair Phelps
Communications
Ministry of International Trade and Minister Responsible for the Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism
250 356-7104
BACKGROUNDER
Highlights of Premier Clark's BC Jobs and Trade Mission to China, Korea and Japan
Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013 - Richmond
- Depart
Friday, Nov. 22, 2013 - Beijing
- Arrive
Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013 - Beijing, Nantong, Chengdu
- Tour of Rudong LNG
Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013 - Chengdu, Chongqing
- Meeting with Sichuan government officials
- Luncheon hosted by Sichuan Government
Monday, Nov. 25, 2013 - Chongqing, Beijing
- Meeting with Chongqing government officials
- Trade and Investment Luncheon hosted by Chongqing Foreign Trade and Economic Relations Commission (COFTEC)
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013 - Beijing
- Meetings with senior business executives to promote LNG development
- Luncheon hosted by Chinese Peoples Institute of Foreign Affairs
- Friends of BC Reception - Beijing
Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013 - Beijing
- LNG Investment Luncheon - Beijing
- Meetings with various senior executives from the financial sector
Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013 - Hong Kong, Beijing, Seoul
- Bilateral Meeting with Gyeonggi Governor Kim, Moon-Soo
Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 - Seoul
- Meeting with Minister of Trade, Industry & Energy (MOTIE)
- BC-Canada-Korea Natural Gas Forum
- Meetings with senior business executives to promote LNG development
- Friends of BC Reception - Seoul
Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013 - Seoul, Tokyo
- Private and cultural program
Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013 - Tokyo
- Private and cultural program
Monday, Dec. 2, 2013 - Tokyo
- BC Natural Resources Luncheon - Tokyo
- Meeting with Minister of Economy, Trade & Industry
- Tea with HIH Princess Takamado
- Friends of BC Reception - Tokyo
- Meetings with senior business executives to promote LNG development
Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013 - Tokyo, Richmond
- Meetings with senior business executives to promote LNG development
- Depart for Richmond
Contact:
Sam Oliphant
Press Secretary
Office of the Premier
250 952-7252
Blair Phelps
Communications
Ministry of International Trade and Minister Responsible for the Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism
250 356-7104
BACKGROUNDER
Highlights of Minister Wat's BC Jobs and Trade Mission to China
Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013 - Richmond
- Depart
Friday, Nov. 22, 2013 - Beijing
- Arrive
Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013 - Beijing, Nantong, Chengdu
- Tour of Rudong LNG
Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013 - Chengdu, Chongqing
- Meeting with Sichuan government officials
- Luncheon hosted by Sichuan Government
Monday, Nov. 25, 2013 - Chongqing, Beijing
- Meeting with Chongqing government officials
- Trade and Investment Luncheon hosted by Chongqing Foreign Trade and Economic Relations Commission (COFTEC)
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013 - Beijing
- Meetings with senior business executives to promote LNG development
- Luncheon hosted by Chinese Peoples Institute of Foreign Affairs
- Friends of BC Reception - Beijing
Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013 - Beijing
- LNG Investment Luncheon - Beijing
- Meetings with various senior executives from the financial sector
Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013 - Tianjin
- Meeting with senior government officials for Tianjin Shanghai
- Lunch hosted by Royal Roads University
- Speech at Tianjin Renai University
- Meetings with various senior executives
Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 - Tianjin, Shanghai
- Meetings with various senior executives
- Investor rountable
- Meeting with senior government officials and Ministries for Shanghai
- Friends of BC Reception
Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013 - Shanghai
- Meeting with Canadian Consul General Rick Savone
- Remarks at Sino-Canada Highschool 10th Anniversary Banquet
- BC Forestry Investment Innovation demonstration
Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013 - Shanghai, Urumqi
- Meeting with corporate executives
Monday, Dec. 2, 2013 - Urumqi, Guangzhou
- Meeting with corporate executives
Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013 - Guangzhou, Beijing, Hong Kong
- Meeting with Department of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation (DOFTEC), and senior government officials for Guangzhou
- BC-Guangdong LNG Seminar
- BC Seafood Promotion Opening
- Friends of BC Business - Guangzhou
- Meeting with various corporate executives to promote B.C.'s investment opportunities.
Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013 - Hong Kong
- Canadian Consul General Ian Burchett
- Luncheon Hosted by Canadian Chamber of Commerce
- Investor Roundtables
Contact:
Sam Oliphant
Press Secretary
Office of the Premier
250 952-7252
Blair Phelps
Communications
Ministry of International Trade and Minister Responsible for the Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism
250 356-7104
