The LNG-Buy BC online tool designed to connect local B.C. businesses with international LNG proponents is now available for pre-registration at the LNG-Buy BC web site: http://LNGBuyBC.ca

The online tool will allow B.C. businesses to connect with major projects and ensure the province's LNG-related businesses are in line for the potential of the LNG industry. It will also help support the promotion and marketing of B.C. companies to global businesses for both export opportunities and for foreign direct investment projects.

The LNG-Buy BC online tool was first demonstrated at the 2nd annual LNG conference in Vancouver in May. When the entire online platform is launched later this year, it will be a key resource for LNG proponents to network with B.C. businesses.

We encourage all B.C. businesses interested in pursuing LNG opportunities to pre-register using the online tool. Early registration ensures that when the online tool is launched, B.C. can showcase the full range of services and capabilities B.C. businesses have to offer.

The LNG-Buy BC program has provided supplier boot camps and RFP seminars to more than 300 B.C. companies to date. These free workshops help companies better understand the procurement opportunities and processes associated with serving major LNG projects.

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Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour -

“LNG-Buy BC is focused on ensuring B.C. businesses have the right tools they need to connect with the incredible opportunity the LNG industry offers. When the online registry was demonstrated at the recent LNG conference in Vancouver, it was exciting to hear extremely positive feedback. We’re encouraged to see businesses already pre-registering for the LNG-Buy BC tool, ensuring it will be an effective way to connect B.C.-based companies with LNG proponents.”

Quick Facts:

•  LNG export operations in B.C. could create more than 100,000 jobs and new revenues for government to support a debt-free future.
• If five LNG facilities move forward, the cumulative gross domestic product benefit to British Columbia could total $1 trillion.
• Already there are 13 project proposals on the table, nine of which already have approved export licences from Canada’s National Energy Board.

Learn More:

LNG-Buy-BC web site: http://LNGBuyBC.ca

LNG Conference web site: http://engage.gov.bc.ca/lnginbc/lng-conference/

Bootcamps/Seminars - Northern Development Initiative Trust: http://www.northerndevelopment.bc.ca/

BC Jobs Plan: http://www.bcjobsplan.ca/

B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint: www.workbc.ca/skills

Media Contacts:

Media Relations
Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Responsible for Labour
250 357-2799