Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement on the announcement of new daily seaplane service to connect downtown Vancouver and downtown Seattle:

“The Province of British Columbia welcomes the new daily seaplane service between Vancouver and Seattle.

“Today’s announcement is a significant milestone that will strengthen the connection between B.C. and Washington state, and I congratulate Harbour Air and Kenmore Air on this achievement.

“Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee and I have been working hard to grow our economies, find new opportunities to expand our flourishing tech and innovation corridor, and create good jobs on both sides of the border.

“Our government will continue to support and pursue strong, sustainable economic development that works for the people of British Columbia and Washington state.”