Premier David Eby is travelling to New York to promote B.C. as a leading destination for investment in clean energy and the critical minerals that are powering the transition to a sustainable, innovation-driven economy.

“British Columbia has what the world needs, including valuable critical minerals, skilled workers and access to strategic global markets,” said Premier Eby. “New York is home to investors from around the world, and I’ll be showcasing to these international investors all the things that give B.C. a competitive advantage — we’re a clean-energy powerhouse, a stable and dependable project partner, and have an abundance of natural resources. We will be the economic engine of the new Canadian economy, and we’re proving it every day.”

The trip to New York from Sept. 21-23, 2025, will focus on highlighting B.C.’s strengths in clean growth and climate-aligned investment, coinciding with Climate Week NYC, which attracts clean-energy investors from around the world.

The Premier will also meet with leading industry investors and decision-makers who can drive investment in B.C.’s critical-minerals sector. The Red Chris Mine expansion was recently designated a project of national importance and significance, and B.C. will play a key role in Canada’s Critical Minerals Strategy, which aims to get more critical-minerals projects to final investment decisions.

“British Columbia is at the forefront of the global shift toward sustainable, secure and inclusive economic development,” said Premier Eby. “Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent announcement on major projects in B.C. demonstrates the incredible potential in this province. This is a generational opportunity for investors and financial institutions to join us here in B.C. in growing the clean-energy and critical-minerals market and creating good jobs here.” 

The mission builds on B.C.’s Trade Diversification Strategy and recent trade missions to Asia and Europe that have showcased B.C.’s vast range of opportunities in life sciences, technology, agriculture, forestry, ocean science, sustainability and innovation.

Quick Facts:

• Ninety eight per cent of B.C.’s electricity comes from clean or renewable sources, making B.C.’s mining operations among the world’s least carbon intensive.
• Mining permit timelines have been reduced by 35% since 2019, enabling faster development while maintaining rigorous environmental standards.
• B.C. is home to 19 of Canada’s 34 critical minerals and is advancing the sector with 17 world-class exploration projects.
• In 2024, B.C. produced an estimated $16.7 billion worth of mine products.
• Mining represents nearly 30% of B.C.’s goods exports.
• More than 1,100 exploration and mining companies are headquartered in Vancouver, supported by a mature financial and legal ecosystem.

Learn More:

For more about B.C.’s trade diversification strategy, visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/international-investment-and-trade/trade-diversification-strategy

For more information about B.C.’s Critical Minerals Office and Strategy, visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/mineral-exploration-mining/criticalminerals/critical-minerals-office

For more information about CleanBC and other energy and climate solutions, visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/organizational-structure/ministries-organizations/ministries/energy