Copper surfaces eliminate up to 99.9% of harmful bacteria within two hours without needing any special maintenance or processes,
Regional Highlight: Thompson-Okanagan
The Thompson-Okanagan development region is the third-most populous in the province after the Mainland-Southwest
Clean Technology Sector Resilience
Green COVID-19 economic recovery is a hot topic around the globe. Government policy during economic recovery
Tips for BC Exporters
British Columbia has a strong, supportive business environment for startup companies, entrepreneurs and growing industries.
Regional Highlight Series: Kootenay
The Kootenay tech sector has been growing for several years but that growth has become exponential.
A Bright Spot for the Aerospace Sector
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all sectors of the economy and aerospace is no exception. In the leadup to the global pandemic,
Why Investors Choose BC
Investors are attracted to British Columbia’s strong economic fundamentals, its proximity to the U.S. market,
Vancouver Island and Coast
The Vancouver Island and Coast region is located on the west coast of British Columbia and includes all of Vancouver Island,
British Columbia Forestry Innovation
British Columbia is really, really big. The province is bigger than France and Germany combined and about double the size of California.
Top 10 most livable cities in 2019
What makes a city a truly great place to live – so great that it tops a list of desirable cities worldwide?
150 Strong Agritech Companies and Startups
British Columbia offers tremendous potential for the application of new technologies to agriculture
BC Blueberries to South Korea
South Korea is enjoying a blueberry boom. Sun-kissed, plump and juicy, B.C. blueberries’ naturally balanced sweet
Transforming the Global Food System
A robot uprising is unlikely in our near future. Humanity is decades away from the type of artificial intelligence
British Columbia: A Dynamic AI Hub
British Columbia has one of the largest artificial intelligence (AI) hubs in Canada.
Largest Tech Conference in the World
Even in uncertain times, the people and companies that redefine the global tech industry are forging ahead.
Transportation sector Adapted
British Columbia’s transportation sector was hustling and bustling before the pandemic, as our province
5 BC Companies – CES 2021
New year, new technology, new format, the same sterling opportunity for networking, engagement and innovation.
Sip Sip Hooray
British Columbia (B.C.) wineries win awards at national and international wine competitions each year.
BC Builds Tech Job Growth
As businesses transition to remote work and digital operations, the high-tech industry has become indispensable.
Agrifoods Sector: Resilient & Adaptive
British Columbia’s cozy spot next to the ocean equates to a mild climate with fertile grounds.
Scale Your BC Tech in Tokyo
Japan’s interest in outside technologies, new ideas and foreign startups has never been greater.
Transforming Reality
In the 1980s, Carl Sagan, a celebrated astronomer and astrophysicist, invited television viewers aboard his Spaceship
ThisFish Tracks BC Seafood
Food safety, traceability and sustainability practices are the cornerstones of British Columbia’s (B.C.) seafood sector
2020 B.C. Export Awards
Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, businesses in British Columbia continue to grow and thrive. The BC Export Awards program
Growing Purification in BC
The province has over 27,000 kilometres of coastline (more than all the United States), more than 20,000 lakes and approximately 300 rivers.
The Future of Agritech
Agritech is the art and science of producing more with less.
Snapshot: BC’s Forestry Sector
When people think of British Columbia (B.C.), the coastal forests that are peacefully nestled next to rivers and mountains may come to mind.
Regional Series: South Coast
British Columbia’s South Coast is a vibrant metropolitan region and one of Canada’s most multicultural areas.
Seaspan & Corvus Reduce Emissions
British Columbia (B.C.) is committed to supporting sustainability across industries and a big part of that starts with clean, renewable energy.
Mass Timber Building in BC
British Columbia (B.C.) is committed to supporting its forestry sector by helping to maintain, create and diversify markets for B.C. forest products.
International Year of Fruits & Veggies
The United Nations General Assembly has designated 2021 the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables with an appeal to improve healthy and sustainable food production through innovation and technology.
3 Ways BC is Flipping the Script
The film industry in British Columbia (B.C.) continues to flourish with major international projects like Pachinko, Peter Pan, and Riverdale currently in production.
The Future is Electricity
In 2018, the Province of British Columbia announced CleanBC, a strategy aiming to reduce climate pollution
True North Free Trade Forum
British Columbia (B.C.) is a prime investment location with rich natural resources and a skilled, educated workforce
Grow Your BC Business with FTA
Free trade agreements (FTAs) give British Columbia businesses the opportunity to grow.
Free Trade Benefits BC Businesses
International trade and investment are an essential source of economic growth and opportunity for British Columbia.
4 Steps to Claim Preferential Tariffs
True or False? It’s the importing country’s responsibility to identify preferential tariff treatment
BC Agritech has a Fruitful Future
The future of agriculture is focused on creating food for a growing global population with fewer resources,
BC Businesses can Benefit from the CPTPP
Did you know that the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) could help your B.C. business access
CETA is a Pathway to International Trade Success
Not only is the European Union (EU) the second-largest economy in the world, it also contains a population of roughly 450 million consumers.
Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement
Free trade agreements (FTAs) such as the CUSMA reduce trade barriers within the North American market, providing
The Mercosur Trading Bloc and its Benefits
Three trillion dollars is a large number. A figure of that magnitude is difficult to visualize, but it represents the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the South American trading bloc and customs union known as Mercosur.
BC Businesses & International Trade Policy
From supporting trade for British Columbia (B.C.) agrifood, forestry, and mining producers’ interests, to assisting with
Showcasing B.C. Innovation in ICT
British Columbia has a progressive and thriving information and communications technology (ICT) ecosystem, made up of more than 5,300 companies and over 62,700 jobs that focus on software, information technology, Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, telecommunications and electronics manufacturing.
Trade Mission Strengthens Key Relationships in Asia
The trade mission to Korea and Japan in March 2019, led by Bruce Ralston, Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology, and George Chow, Minister of State for Trade, succeeded in advancing trade relationships and showcasing B.C.’s strengths in key sectors.
Kamloops Innovation Centre Cultivates Tech Talents
British Columbia’s attractive natural landscape and culturally diverse population are enticing for tech talent. World-class educational institutions, technology acceleration programs and regional industry clusters all combine to support established and emerging companies.
BC’s Gaming Industry at Pocket Gamer Connects London
British Columbia’s creative industry is well established, with world-class film, television, visual effects, animation and post-production companies, and a rich pool of creative talent that supports innovative products in wireless and mobile gaming.
BC & COVID-19 Vaccine
The world held its breath collectively and saw a small spark of hope when Pfizer and BioNTech announced their vaccine