Thrilled to announce a $24 million investment through #NDIT to strengthen connectivity across #HaidaGwaii.

With a new subsea fibre link, Haida Gwaii and the mainland's north coast communities will be better supported for learning and local economic growth.

news.gov.bc.ca/33468

#StrongerBC

From community watch parties to lasting legacy initiatives, this is Team B.C. — and we’re ready to welcome the world.

#FIFAWorldCup26 #TeamBC #100DaysToGo #BCPlace #StrongerBC

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

B.C. will create a NEW $400 million Strategic Investment Fund to invest in B.C. Businesses.

Funding will enable B.C. to work collaboratively with the Govt’ of Canada 🇨🇦 as it invests billions of dollars to create jobs that secure Canada’s sovereignty. #StrongerBC

👉🏾 bcbudget.ca

🧬 #TrainingOpportunity: #Genomics in Agriculture
Join KPU Applied Genomics Centre for a hands-on workshop (Feb 18–20) exploring #Practical #Genomic tools for agrifood
Beginner-friendly
Tuition coverage through the #StrongerBC #FutureSkills #Grant
https://www.kpu.ca/cps/courses/genomics-agriculture-0

The StrongerBC Future Skills Grant is open to anyone aged 19 and older, regardless of financial need. Get up to $3,500 for short-term skills training at public post-secondary institutions.
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#StrongerBC #SkillsTraining #BCEducation

In 2025, British Columbians showed resilience through tariff uncertainty and challenges.

We built on that strength by signing an MOU to remove internal trade barriers in Canada 🇨🇦 and keeping B.C. moving forward, because tough times call for bold action and partnership.
#StrongerBC
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A behind-the-scenes look at the New St. Paul’s Hospital 🏥

Built for specialized care, mental health & addictions services, flexible operating rooms, & post-disaster resilience, it's on track for completion in 2026, with patients moving in early 2027.

#Healthcare #StrongerBC

Delivering prosperity, good jobs for B.C., Canada B.C.’s Look West plan to strengthen economic security in the face of threats

B.C. is leading the nation, with our province making up a big share of Canada’s major projects list.

That’s shovels in the ground and paycheques in people’s pockets.

The world is changing. Canada needs an economic engine that can deliver.

#StrongerBC #LookWest

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This is about creating good jobs, strengthening communities, and building an economy that can stand on its own in a time of global uncertainty and the ongoing effects of Trump-era tariffs.

👉🏾 news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

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Kwantlen Polytechnic University is running the Preparation for Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP) course for anyone looking to earn their CSWP certification in Mechanical Design. The course is available through the #StrongerBC Future Skills Grant.

Learn more:
www.kpu.ca/cps/courses/...

Big news for families across B.C. More than 900 new licensed child care spaces are opening this fall in 14 communities, bringing care closer to home.

We’re building a child care system that supports every child and every family.
🔗 news.gov.bc.ca/32927

#BCChildCare #EarlyLearning #StrongerBC

High-speed internet expanded to more homes in the Sea to Sky Provincial and federal announcement brings high-speed internet to 128 homes in Britannia Beach, Oliver’s Landing, and Squamish.

Thanks to $25.9 million in combined federal-provincial funding, we are closer to connecting every home in the province. Over 1,700 homes from Sketchest, Clinton, Cache Creek, Ashcroft First Nation and Squamish will soon have access to high-speed internet.

#StrongerBC

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With investments of $77 million in combined funding from the BC and federal governments, improved internet access will soon be available for thousands of homes across our province #ConnectingBC #StrongerBC

B.C. boosts clean-energy supply, drives economic growth BC Hydro has launched a new call for power for 2025 to secure new sources of affordable, clean or renewable electricity that will support British Columbia’s expanding economy and create thousands of s...

This means BC Hydro will buy 5,000 GWh annually from clean energy projects with First Nations partners.
This 2025 Call for Power follows the successful 2024 program that created 10 new projects with 49-51% First Nations ownership.

👉 news.gov.bc.ca/32624
#BCjobs #StrongerBC
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Great meeting with Minister Sidhu, Canada's International Trade Minister, today.

B.C.'s ports connect us to two-thirds of the world's population. That's a huge opportunity to diversify our trading partners beyond the U.S. and deliver better results for B.C. families.🍁
#StrongerBC #CanadaTrade

Press Release

Support is on the way for #PortAlberni youth.🏗️ A new Foundry Centre is coming to Port Alberni where it will provide essential health and wellness services tailored to young people in our community. 💚

🔗 https://www.sd70.bc.ca/_ci/p/10386

#FoundryBC #BCYouth #HealthServices #StrongerBC

Fast and reliable internet will soon be available for over 400 households in Toquaht Nation and Salmon Beach - unlocking opportunities for education, healthcare and economic growth.

Learn more about this new connectivity funding: #ConnectingBC #StrongerBC

news.gov.bc.ca/32565

Minister’s statement on June Labour Force Survey results Diana Gibson, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, has issued the following statement on the release of Statistics Canada’s  Labour Force Survey for June 2025:

Despite economic headwinds from the U.S., B.C. held steady with a 5,000 job gain in June.
We're diversifying trade & building a stronger #economy to protect people from external instability while creating good-paying #jobs in robust, sustainable industries.
#StrongerBC
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Health Data Analytics Information Session Get an overview of the program, the curriculum, learning outcomes, and what to expect. Meet program instructors Dr. Anita Palepu, Dr. Raymond Ng, Dr. Rob Bergen, and Dr. Yulia Egorova.

🚀 Don’t get left behind. Build the data analytic skills that meets today’s healthcare demands.
📊UBC’s Health Data Analytics program qualifies for the #StrongerBC grant!
💬 Info Session: July 31, 12-1 pm PT
🖱️Link- extendedlearning.ubc.ca/courses/heal...
#HealthTech #DataDrivenCare #UBCExtendedLearning

Today I met with my provincial and territorial counterparts to work on removing internal #trade barriers in Canada.

We're making it easier for our businesses to sell nationwide.

Working together as #TeamCanada to deliver results for all Canadians🍁
#StrongerBC

For those who experienced @WebSummit Vancouver, one thing became clear:

B.C. is emerging as the economic engine of the new Canada🍁, with #innovation positioning us as a global destination for #tech talent and #investment.

👉 vantechjournal.com/p/web-summit...
#StrongerBC

Registration open for training grant that supports in-demand jobs People hoping to build better careers will continue to have access to a popular grant program, as registration for StrongerBC future skills grant funded programming opens for the fall semester.

🚀 Registration for the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant is OPEN!
Over 300 eligible programs, from technology and trades to health care and clean energy.
The grant offers up to $3,500:
news.gov.bc.ca/32477
#FutureReadyBC #StrongerBC #CareerDevelopment #SkillsTraining #Upskill #Reskill #InDemandJobs

🧬 The new memorandum of understanding signed between Life Sciences BC & BIO Quebec will strengthen our life sciences sectors, enable our provinces to collaborate and share expertise, and make Canada 🍁 more competitive and sovereign.
#CanadaAtBIO #StrongerBC

lifesciencesbc.ca/lsbc-news/bi...

After the success of #WebSummit Vancouver, B.C. innovators are getting more international exposure #VivaTech2025, Europe’s biggest tech and start-up event, increased trade is the next step!

#NRC_CNRC
#CanadaOSC

#StrongerBC #Innovation #BCTech

Fantastic discussion with France-Canada Chamber of Commerce. Exciting opportunities ahead for stronger BC-France ties in trade diversification, innovation, and clean growth - with BC ready to lead!

#BCTradeDiversification #CleanGrowth #StrongerBC

Great to meet François Legault! Important discussion on strengthening BC-Québec ties and collaborating on shared priorities - from removing interprovincial trade barriers to innovation. 🌲👩‍💻

#StrongerBC #TeamCanada

Honoured to join Ministers Dix, Ma, Beare & BC Hydro at John Hart Dam in Campbell River.
Our BC NDP govt is investing up to $923M to seismically upgrade this vital clean energy site — keeping communities safe & powering our future. 💧⚡🌍
#BCPoli #CleanEnergy #PublicPower #SeismicSafety #StrongerBC

It was great to see BC #agritech companies represent our province at the #GreenTech Panel Presentation in Amsterdam. We are cultivating trade and innovation with events and exposure like this. 🌾

#StrongerBC

Meeting with members of the U.K. mass timber industry supports BC’s #MassTimberActionPlan that focus on people, the economy and the climate. 🪵🏡

Looking forward to furthering these talks and other trade opportunities at #Woodrise2025 in Vancouver this September. #StrongerBC