Premier Eby Advances B.C.’s Trade and Investment in Ottawa and New York

Summary
Premier David Eby’s September 2025 visits to Ottawa and New York advanced British Columbia’s position as a global leader in clean energy and critical minerals investment.

• Ottawa discussions focused on federal support for major projects, Indigenous partnerships and B.C.’s role in Canada’s economy.
• In New York, B.C. highlighted stable investment opportunities in critical minerals, clean technology and large-scale energy.
• With strong resources and 98 percent renewable electricity, B.C. offers reliable, climate-aligned growth for global investors.

Premier David Eby traveled to Ottawa and New York in September 2025 to highlight British Columbia (B.C.) as a leading destination for clean energy and critical minerals investment. With abundant resources, skilled workers and access to global markets, B.C. is attracting investors seeking stable, sustainable and forward-looking opportunities.

Premier Eby met with federal leaders, institutional investors and global industry stakeholders to promote B.C. as an economic engine of Canada and a top-tier destination for climate-aligned investment. He emphasized that B.C. has what the world needs to power the clean economy and is ready to partner with global investors to deliver it.

Engaging Federal Partnerships for B.C.’s Economy

In meetings with federal leaders, investors and international partners, British Columbia highlighted its strengths as a clean energy supplier and encouraged investment in projects ready to advance. The province emphasized its resources, skilled workforce, and access to key markets as advantages for attracting investment and supporting the global clean energy transition.

On September 17 and 18, 2025, Premier David Eby, Minister Ravi Kahlon, Minister Brenda Bailey and Minister Ravi Parmar met with federal leaders in Ottawa, Canada to discuss support for major projects in British Columbia. With 40 per cent of Canada’s large-scale infrastructure projects based in B.C., the province is the centre of the country’s economic growth.

Premiere Eby highlighted how B.C.’s clean power, natural resources and partnerships with Indigenous communities are shaping its role in Canada’s economy and federal funding would help move key projects forward, creating jobs, opening new markets and supporting Canada’s climate commitments.

Premier Eby also delivered a keynote at the Canadian Club of Ottawa where he outlined B.C.’s role as Canada’s gateway to the Pacific and a driver of the new economy.

Promoting B.C. as a Global Investment Destination in New York

Following Ottawa, Premier Eby traveled to New York City September 21 to 23, 2025 to engage with leading investors and global stakeholders. The visit coincided with Climate Week NYC, providing an opportunity to spotlight B.C.’s leadership in clean growth and responsible resource development.

The visit highlighted B.C.’s competitive advantages at a time when U.S. federal policies are moving away from clean energy support. As the United States moves away from support for clean energy projects, B.C. is ready to welcome investment. The CleanBC Roadmap 2030 and other government-supported projects are driving investment and actions designed to meet the growing global demand for low-carbon products, services and pollution-reducing technologies.

During Premier Eby’s trip to New York City, meetings with institutional and strategic investors focused on critical minerals, clean technology and large-scale energy projects. While volatility is affecting U.S. clean energy markets, B.C. offers stability, certainty and clear government support for a clean economy. B.C. is an attractive place for companies and investors looking for reliable opportunities.

With opportunities in 19 of Canada’s 34 critical minerals, B.C. is uniquely positioned to meet global demand for the materials that power electric vehicles, solar panels and clean technologies. Global companies such as Sumitomo Metal Mining, Newmont and Mitsubishi already invest in B.C., drawn to the streamlined permitting, strong Indigenous partnerships and 98% renewable electricity that makes B.C.’s mining operations among the least carbon intensive in the world.

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