Mission Archive
The Government of British Columbia organizes and supports industry-specific
trade missions abroad to help introduce you to potential clients and partners.
Often lead by Provincial Government Ministers, these missions aim to build long-
lasting relations and help open doors to help your business break into new markets.
2011
November 2011 – The Premier's Mission to China and India
Premier Clark, along with Ministers Bell and Thomson, departed for China to discuss transportation, international education, mining, forestry, liquefied natural gas, seafood promotion, and technology. The Premier met with government officials and business leaders in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. More >
May 2011 – TIR Roadshow
The Province’s nine in-market Trade and Investment Representatives, who work in China, Japan, Korea, India, the European Union,
and the United States are travelling across B.C. to meet with and listen to businesses, economic development officers, chambers of
commerce, municipalities and other stakeholders. More >
March 2011 – Wood Products Mission to China
"An increasing number of government officials and developers are are asking us about the environmental and climate friendly benefits of switching to wood-frame construction for their housing projects. This trade mission will have a strong focus on showing them why B.C. wood products are an excellent fit with China's new green building policies." More >
- Minister of Jobs, Tourism, and Innovation, Pat Bell
2010
November 2010 – Pacific Gateway Mission to Asia
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Shirley Bond led the Pacific Gateway Alliance Trade Mission to Asia. The purpose of the mission was to promote Canada's Pacific Gateway, a world-class transportation network of airports, seaports, railways, roadways, and border crossings, connecting Canada and the North American market to Asia and the world. More >