Pacific Economic Development Canada

Federal economic partner for B.C. | Driving B.C. forward with impactful projects and partnerships | FR: @PacifiCanFR | Terms:

[Pacific Economic Development Canada @PacifiCanEN]

RTRI has been expanded with an additional $1.5B, bringing the national initiative to $3.45B.

✅ Adopt new technologies 
✅ Diversify into new markets 
✅ Strengthen supply chains 
✅ Access liquidity assistance

Learn more – https://t.co/DPjBYTjNej
#RTRI #GC #CanadaStrong

[Prime Minister of Canada @CanadianPM]

Live from the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation commemorative gathering: Join us as we honour residential school Survivors, remember the children who never returned home, and reflect on the ongoing journey toward reconciliation: https://t.co/z1UxB2a9Gi

[Prime Minister of Canada @CanadianPM]

Today, as we remember the children who never came home and honour Survivors who continue to carry the weight of the devastating legacy of residential schools, we remain committed in our shared responsibility to advance truth, healing, and reconciliation.

https://t.co/bXeuqPjrsC

[Canada Business @canadabusiness]

Small Business Week is coming!

Join Innovation Canada, in partnership with @bdc_ca, for the FREE Business Support Expo on October 20. Explore business supports and connect with experts, in person or online. Register: https://t.co/zbD6E5L31v

[National Defence @NationalDefence]

Applications for the MINDS Program Targeted Engagement Grants are now open! You have until October 26 (23:59 PDT) to apply for grants up to $100,000 for projects on defence and security issues.
➡ https://t.co/K6Z2WVXcHS
#DefenceMINDS

[Pacific Economic Development Canada @PacifiCanEN]

🥕 Harvesting success in the North Okanagan!

With support from our partner @Comm_FuturesBC North Okanagan & @youngagrarians, SilverStar Veggies has grown from a single rented acre into a thriving farm business serving the @CityofVernon & local community.

https://t.co/PQbOA1P6lX

[Pacific Economic Development Canada @PacifiCanEN]

PacifiCan is proud to support @lifesciences_bc's Growth Catalyst Program.

[Life Sciences BC @lifesciences_bc]

Redwood AI is cutting delays in drug development with AI, empowering chemists to accelerate drug discovery and bring medicines to market faster.

Learn more in this feature video, created by Biofilm Media with support from LSBC’s Growth Catalyst Program.
https://t.co/ufqV8SI2nE

[Pacific Economic Development Canada @PacifiCanEN]

🤖 @novarctech is advancing AI-powered robotic welding & bringing #BC innovation to the world.

Backed by PacifiCan, including a recent $1.9M+ investment via RTRI, the company is growing exports & building new global connections at @WebSummit Vancouver.

➡️https://t.co/hlIGovUQp8

[Pacific Economic Development Canada @PacifiCanEN]

Join @VIAlliance's State of the Island Economic Summit for its 20th anniversary, supported by our investment.
📅 Oct. 20-22
📍 Vancouver Island Conference Centre in @cityofnanaimo
Don’t miss this milestone & help shape the future of Vancouver Island!
👉 https://t.co/heGrJQoWAA

[Canada Business @canadabusiness]

Minister Valdez announces a new call for proposals for the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy Ecosystem Fund to help women entrepreneurs get the support they need to succeed: https://t.co/7VaKtLLHwY

#GenderEqualityWeek

[Pacific Economic Development Canada @PacifiCanEN]

Empowering #BC businesses to innovate, expand and thrive. 🚀

Since Aug 2021, we’ve invested in 152 projects across Vancouver Island and the B.C. Coast, helping businesses unlock opportunities, create quality jobs and strengthen regional economies.

➡️ https://t.co/glwazU2uBv

[Canada Business @canadabusiness]

Ready to take your small business beyond Canada’s borders?

Find out how to enter new markets, access funding and financing options, pursue global opportunities and navigate tariffs and regulations: https://t.co/yhCPc36uHq

[Pacific Economic Development Canada @PacifiCanEN]

Don’t miss the Indigenous Economic Summit in @cityofnanaimo, Oct. 14-15.

Help shape the future of Indigenous economies at this impactful, Nation-led gathering.

Learn more: https://t.co/CTteUuuKsZ

#IES2026 is delivered by Indigenous Economic Pathways with PacifiCan investment.

[Pacific Economic Development Canada @PacifiCanEN]

Congrats to @moment_energy on securing a $3M follow-on investment from @northx_ct to help unlock #BC’s battery storage market.

PacifiCan has supported Moment Energy's growth as it advances Canadian leadership in clean energy innovation.

➡️ https://t.co/7yE1OEDZbi

[Canadian Heritage @CdnHeritage]

Recognize September 30 by taking part in a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day – Every Child Matters event in your community.

Find events and activities happening across Canada: https://t.co/bySNGFcV5K

[Pacific Economic Development Canada @PacifiCanEN]

🏗️ @CityofSurrey's AI Industries is modernizing steel fabrication with advanced automation.
With our investment, this #BC innovator is installing robotic fabrication & welding technology to boost productivity, strengthen supply chains & grow manufacturing.
https://t.co/9hgaWvvhZa

[Pacific Economic Development Canada @PacifiCanEN]

[2/2] PacifiCan invested $2.5M in @SFUVentureLabs to expand its accelerator program for #BC tech companies, helping startups fast track breakthrough tech for global challenges.

We’re pleased to see this new partnership supporting a strong innovation ecosystem in B.C. & Canada.

[Pacific Economic Development Canada @PacifiCanEN]

[1/2] 📣 ICYMI: @SFUVentureLabs has partnered with Manterra Technologies to expand access to local manufacturing for #BC startups.

This will help startups scale faster and keep production local, bringing more economic benefits to B.C.

➡️ https://t.co/YS8VHlG1AT

@SFU

[Pacific Economic Development Canada @PacifiCanEN]

Delivered in B.C. by PacifiCan, RTRI helps businesses adapt to changing market conditions, provide liquidity support, strengthen competitiveness, diversify into new markets, and build greater trade resilience.

Learn more: https://t.co/1kPY9nPDHD

#RTRI #GC #CanadaStrong

[Pacific Economic Development Canada @PacifiCanEN]

📣 NEW: PacifiCan invests $500K through the Build Communities Strong Fund Local Impact Stream for the Island Corridor Foundation to conduct studies on potentially restoring rail service between Victoria West & Langford.

➡️ https://t.co/QYqlnMWjkN