Funding innovative B.C. businesses through InBC, UBC New partnership will grow companies and create jobs in B.C.

This aligns directly with our #LookWest strategy of mobilizing public-private investment to drive industrial growth, create good jobs, and attract and anchor more businesses right here in the province.

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Visited Victoria Seaspan Shipyards to discuss B.C.’s maritime future, Esquimalt Graving Dock expansion, ship recycling capacity and VCL’s commercial and defence outlook.

All part of our​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ #LookWest plan to create jobs and grow B.C.’s shipbuilding and maritime sectors. 🚢⚙️

Minister’s statement on February 2026 Labour Force Survey results Amidst global, North American economic downturns, B.C.’s unemployment rate holds steady

This work is part of our #LookWest strategy:

Increasing our exports to non-U.S. markets, like Asia and Europe, and doubling the amount of goods that move through our ports, creating more good jobs and growing our economy.

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Reinforcing B.C.’s leadership in interprovincial trade Permanent interprovincial recognition law will reduce barriers, support businesses, lower costs

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…This means lower costs, faster access to markets, and more choices for consumers, while protecting B.C.'s health, safety, and environmental protections.

All part of our landmark #LookWest economic strategy.

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Tourism sector action plan to boost visitor economy, strengthen communities - Island Social Trends Tourism sector action plan to boost visitor economy, strengthen communities. Tourism Sector Action Plan announced by Tourism Minister Anne Kang, Mar 4, 2026.

Today BC's #tourism minister Anne Kang announced a new tourism sector action plan (within #LookWest strategy) to boost visitor economy by promoting BC as a key destination for visitors & investors. Goal to boost revenues to $48 billion by 2036. islandsocialtrends.ca/tourism-sect... | #bcpoli

Our #LookWest plan supports B.C. companies like Saltworks and EMP_MetalsCorp to grow and expand globally.

This new mining & critical minerals testbed will fast-track permitting, strengthen supply chains, and create good-paying jobs for people in B.C.

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Freight powers our economy.

I brought together leaders from ports, rail, trucking, labour & industry to strengthen B.C.’s supply chains, support skilled trades, & position us to compete in uncertain times.

See my statement: youtu.be/3Bm5VZtSNc4?si…

#bcpoli #Nanaimo #lookwest

Through this $400M Strategic Investment Fund and our #LookWest strategy, we're committed to growing our economy and creating good jobs that support families across the province.

#StrongerBC #BCBusinesses

People are at the heart of everything we do.

That's why we're launching a $400M Strategic Investment Fund to support B.C. businesses, attract federal investment, and advance key sectors to create good jobs and prosperity for people across the province.
#LookWest

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In January, BC added 3,500 jobs to our economy. Lower unemployment and strong wages, but the work doesn’t stop there. 

Look West is our roadmap for greater success, including billions in major project funding and bringing good jobs.

#bcpoli #LookWest

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B.C. is fast-tracking 3 critical mineral mines through the Critical Minerals Office.

As part of #LookWest economic plan, we're cutting mining application timelines by 50% and combining environmental assessments with permitting to accelerate decisions.
#BCjobs

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Where are we with this? Making BC into renewable energy power house: use wind, solar and hydro as one system. Export excess energy to the US.
#LookWest
#DropLNGSubsidies
#InvestInRenewableEnergy
Can we get a progress report?
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Great meeting with federal Minister of National Defence David McGuinty to discuss Canada’s National Defence Industrial Strategy.

We agreed that, now more than ever, a united front on national defence is essential for Canada, directly aligning with B.C.’s #LookWest Economic Plan.

This means lower costs, faster access to markets, and more choices for consumers, while protecting B.C.'s health, safety, and environmental protections. All part of our #LookWest strategy.
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B.C. the best spot for global defence bank Headquarters would bring thousands of high-paying jobs to B.C.

This bid aligns with our #LookWest strategy, strengthening BC's role in Canada's security and sovereignty while bringing 3,500 high-paying jobs in defence finance, research and operations in British Columbia. 🇨🇦

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Honoured to convene leaders from BC’s transportation, logistics & export sectors to discuss working together to diversify trade & strengthen BC’s gateways to global markets.

Thank you for a productive discussion on how we ensure prosperity for all British Columbians.

#bcpoli #lookwest

What do blueberries 🫐, critical minerals ⚙️, and aerospace 🚀 have in common?

They’re part of B.C.’s diverse economy ready for global markets.

Our #LookWest plan connects key sectors to new global markets to create jobs and prosperity for British Columbians.

👉🏾 Gov.bc.ca/lookwest

Is BC a climate villain or climate leader? | My Sea to Sky The 2025 Climate Emergency Progress Report has a stark warning: BC's gamble on the risky, boom or bust LNG industry will cancel out climate progress in every other sector, while everyday people pay th...

The #LookWest plan locks BC into being a climate villain, but it doesn't have to be that way, Ravi. 83% of Canadians believe the government should act on climate. Read our latest report to see how we can finance climate solutions and build a healthier, safer BC, together.

B.C.’s #LookWest economic plan ensures our clean electricity powers high-impact AI & tech projects first.

We’re prioritizing data sovereignty, good jobs, and real economic benefits while charting a clear path forward for infrastructure that works for all British Columbians. 🇨🇦

Really appreciated the chance to sit down with #Surrey community leaders at today’s #LookWest roundtable. Lots of energy and great ideas all around.

We’re creating jobs, building infrastructure faster, and growing Surrey’s economy thru manufacturing, tech, and life sciences sectors.

Eskay Creek shows what’s possible when First Nations leadership, gov’t & industry work together:
1,000🏗️ jobs
770+ operational jobs
$713M investment
$1.19B revenue

Thru #LookWest, BC is growing its critical minerals sector via FN partnerships & reliable permitting timelines.

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North America's only direct flight route to Sapporo to launch at Vancouver airport | Business & Tech Air Canada will launch a winter seasonal direct, non-stop flight route between Vancouver International Airport and Sapporo, Japan.

Great to see direct YVR-Sapporo ✈️ boosting BC's role as Canada's Pacific gateway to Asia, the ONLY route linking Sapporo to N. America.

This supports BC's #LookWest plan to strengthen trade partnerships and create new opportunities for businesses and workers in BC. 🇨🇦🤝🇯🇵
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Look West: Premier’s mission to India supporting good jobs for British Columbians Mission will highlight B.C. strengths in energy, critical minerals, forestry

Building on the #LookWest industrial and economic plan, we’re diversifying beyond the U.S., doubling exports, and opening doors for innovation.

This is our moment to lead.
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We’re expanding support for B.C. businesses with more resources, tools and services to help you start and grow.

These efforts complement the #LookWest plan by helping businesses diversify markets, build B.C.’s skilled workforce, and accelerate permitting for major projects. 🇨🇦

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We introduced #LookWest, B.C.’s plan to deliver jobs by strengthening our workforce, fast-tracking major projects, diversifying markets, and growing sectors like tech, aerospace, marine, AI & quantum and life sciences.

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Last week at @Seaspan in North Vancouver, seeing firsthand how their shipyards are building Canada's next generation of Coast Guard & Navy vessels while creating thousands of good jobs.

Supporting BC's marine industry is a vital part of #LookWest plan for economic growth.
@susiechant.bsky.social

B.C. forestry workers shouldn’t have to pay the price of U.S. tariffs. We're investing $7.8M thru #LookWest to help Western Forest products move faster into higher-value wood products, expand into other markets and keep good jobs in forestry-dependent communities.
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We’re investing $33M at UBC’s Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub to protect people from future pandemics and grow B.C.’s life sciences sector as part of our #LookWest plan to double life sciences jobs to 40,000. 🔬

https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025JEG0059-001244

With the Defence and Security Resilience Bank looking for a home, we have a simple message: #LookWest

B.C. offers unmatched advantages:

✅ a strong financial cluster
✅ leading cybersecurity sector
✅ seamless global connectivity (Indo-pacific)

My letter to PM @mark-carney.bsky.social

We’re keeping people safe from future pandemics & other urgent health challenges by investing $33M into Canada’s Immuno-Engineering & Biomanufacturing Hub at @ubcmedicine.bsky.social

This is part of our #LookWest strategy to double life sciences jobs to 40,000 in B.C. news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...