New federal PacifiCan offices open in Prince Rupert, Fort St. John and Prince George
Northern British Columbia will be home to three Pacific Economic Development Corporation offices in Prince Rupert, Prince George and Fort St. John to serve communities down Highway 16, announced the Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada Harjit S. Sajjan, on Nov. 17.
PacifiCan is the new federal economic development agency created in August 2021 and is dedicated to British Columbia. PacifiCan works with partners who are building innovative businesses, creating quality jobs, and supporting inclusive growth across our province.“Having a PacifiCan office in Prince Rupert will help ensure the opportunities here don’t get overlooked,” the MP said.“There is an amazing story unfolding here in Northern B.C.
“With the fastest trade route to Asia, the youngest population in the province, an abundant resource base and nature that the world wants to visit, Northern B.C. has unparalleled assets on which to build,” a media statement reads. “PacifiCan’s expanded footprint will help British Columbians in the North build a stronger economy, with increased access to high-impact local investments and quality advice.
Also publicized at the launch event was more than $3.1 million in PacifiCanfunding for 13 projects in 11 communities across the north. “This includes over $2.5M for six projects funded through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund and $588,251 for seven projects funded through the Tourism Relief Fund .
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