Building B.C.’s economy stronger, together

British Columbia is one of the few places in the world with electricity that is clean, low-cost and reliable. 98% of the power generated in B.C. comes from clean or renewable sources. 

This means we can focus on expanding our clean energy supply to create more jobs and high-value investment opportunities.

B.C.'s strengths

• Electricity in B.C. is affordable. Our rates are some of the lowest in North America and we offer programs to help people and businesses save even more.
• Connected to western North American grid. B.C.’s flexible hydroelectric system allows us to buy electricity when prices are low and sell when demand is high – helping to keep rates affordable.
• Clean energy creates good jobs. B.C.’s shift to clean energy is one of the job creation opportunities for our generation – attracting billions in public and private investment and creating thousands of good jobs in construction and new professions like EV technicians and heat pump and solar installers.
• Job creators are looking for clean energy. As more companies switch to clean power, B.C. becomes a top choice to start or grow a business.

Building on our strengths

• Advancing the North Coast Transmission Line. This transformative nation-building project will more than double the electricity capacity in northwest B.C. to power ports and industry. It will attract billions in economic opportunities to grow and diversify our economy and export markets through future natural resource projects, port upgrades and power for growing communities. It will also support future connections to Canada’s North and Western Arctic defense capabilities. Construction will start in 2026 in partnership with First Nations.
• Launching a second Call for Power We're inviting First Nations and independent power producers to help build more clean energy projects. This builds on the 2024 call, which led to 10 new wind and solar projects expected to attract $6 billion in private capital investment and create 2,000 jobs during construction. Together, both calls will generate enough electricity to power 1 million homes.
• Increasing capacity to drive economic growth. We’re looking to add more power from a variety of complimentary clean sources like geothermal, pumped storage and hydroelectric. This will help meet peak demand and back up wind and solar.
• Expanding energy efficiency. We’re exploring new ways to help people and businesses use less power and save money. This is the cleanest and cheapest way to meet growing demand. These efforts could save customers $80 million and enough electricity to power 200,000 homes every year.
• Speeding up grid connections. B.C. Hydro is making it faster and cheaper to connect new homes and businesses to the power grid.
• Helping households with costs. We’re working to keep power rates low. Providing more billing choices to help customers save. Offering extra support to vulnerable people. And bringing down costs for people living in rural, remote and First Nations communities.

Securing a brighter future

• B.C. Hydro is investing $36 billion over 10 years to build new electricity projects to power homes, businesses and industries throughout the province. It will support up to 12,500 jobs annually and create economic opportunities for First Nations and communities.

Learn more

• B.C.’s Clean Power Action Plan (PDF)
• Powering our Future: B.C.’s Clean Energy Strategy
• BC Hydro energy saving programs
• Clean BC rebates and incentives
• Province takes energy action to electrify economy (May 5, 2025)
• Pilot program to cut energy costs, support housing density (June 18, 2025)

British Columbia has the critical minerals and precious metals the world needs for clean energy, technology and national defense products.

From early-stage mineral exploration to long-term mining operations, B.C. is building a resilient supply chain that supports global demand while upholding some of the highest environmental and labour standards in the world. 

B.C.’s responsibly mined supply reduces global dependence on countries like Russia, China and the U.S., while meeting higher environmental and labour standards.

These mines operate for decades. They create dependable jobs that communities can build around, attracting investment and helping B.C. grow stronger. They also help secure Canada’s economic independence and national security.

B.C.'s strengths

• Top talent. B.C. is known around the world for our mining expertise. 25% of Canada’s mining technology companies are headquartered in B.C. Our top universities and research centres help people train for good jobs and discover new technologies.
• B.C. is resource rich. We produce or could produce 19 of Canada’s 34 critical minerals. These include copper, molybdenum, nickel and rare earth elements like germanium.
• Untapped potential. Northwest B.C. has some of the largest undeveloped critical and precious metal deposits in the world.
• Demand is soaring. By 2040, the global need for critical minerals will be 5 times greater and more than 20 times greater for minerals used in clean energy technology.
• Strong First Nations partnerships. We are working together to create jobs, grow the economy and protect the environment. We share mineral royalties to make sure first peoples benefit from the wealth we create together.
• Ready to deliver. B.C. has 33 major mining projects in development (25 potential new mines, 7 major expansions and one revitalization). We also have strong roads, railways and ports to ship products to the world.

Building on our strengths

• Accelerating responsible development. Since 2017, we've increased mineral exploration by 124% and cut wait times for major mine permits by 37%. Today, B.C. has 424 active exploration projects from nearly 250 companies.
• Unlocking Canada's economic powerhouse. We’re working with First Nations to build a world-leading critical minerals industry in Northwest BC, while protecting important lands and waters. Along with projects in Yukon and Alberta, this is a nation-building opportunity to drive Canada’s economic security in the face of economic threats.
• Helping investors feel confident. We’re working together with First Nations to create treaties, agreements and new permitting supports that bring certainty and make it easier for investors and communities to plan and grow.
• Creating dependable, high-paying jobs. Right now, about 40,000 people work in mining in B.C., making an average of $138,500 a year. The new mining projects could add 15,000 long-term jobs and 25,000 construction jobs.
• Protecting the environment. We’re working with First Nations to make sure B.C.’s mines are the cleanest in the world. We’re conserving our resources and developing sustainably to protect the land, air and water for future generations. B.C. plans to protect 30% of its land and waters by 2030.

Securing a brighter future

• B.C. has a once-in-a-generation chance to offer something no other country can at our scale – strong partnerships with Indigenous Peoples that lead to reliable access to critical minerals and world-leading environmental protections.
• If developed, B.C.’s 32 new mining projects could bring in a cumulative total of:
  • $47.5 billion in capital investment
  • $15 billion to our annual GDP
  • $1.8 billion to the government each year to fund services people rely on

Learn more

• Critical minerals strategy in B.C.
• Responsible mining in B.C.
• Mining innovative products for a clean future | Trade & Invest BC (PDF, 1.4MB)
• Premier unveils plan to secure billions in mining investments, build prosperity through partnership, conservation (May 26, 2025)

B.C. is leading the way in making cleaner fuels that are better for the planet. These fuels are in demand around the world. Hydrogen, biofuels and renewable natural gas are safe and cost-effective solutions. They’re great for sectors that are hard to electrify like shipping, aviation and remote operations.

B.C.'s strengths

• Leader in clean fuel innovation. B.C. is uniquely positioned to lead the switch to clean fuels. We have abundant natural resources, renewable electricity and expertise in hydrogen and fuel cell technology.
• First in Canada. B.C. was the first province to  open a dedicated office to support clean energy project proposals with strong potential for near-term implementation and impact. Since opening the Clean Energy and Major Projects Office, many companies have shown interest in pursuing projects.
• Source of low-carbon hydrogen. B.C. is pursuing hydrogen as another source of clean energy. We developed Canada’s first provincial hydrogen strategy – our plan to become a leading hydrogen economy. We can produce low-carbon hydrogen using renewable energy and from natural gas with carbon capture and storage.
• Centre for innovation. B.C is attracting researchers, entrepreneurs and investors to develop new ways to produce, transport and store clean fuels through  NorthX Climate Tech.
• Global demand growing. Clean fuels can be used in B.C. and sold to other countries that need them. The market for clean fuels is growing quickly.

Building on our strengths

• Increasing supply of clean fuels. We’re aiming to produce 1.3 billion litres of biofuels each year by 2030. Canada’s first renewable diesel plant opened in Prince George in 2023.
• Growing the clean energy economy. We’re supporting the development of new clean fuel technologies and eliminating outdated fossil fuel subsidies by 2027.
• Making fossil fuels cleaner. We’re adding more biofuel to gasoline and diesel and setting stricter emission standards, so fuels create less pollution.
• Supporting Canadian biofuel production. We’re requiring B.C.’s minimum renewable content in gasoline (5%) and diesel (8%) to be made in Canada.
• Creating regional hydrogen hubs. We’re working with partners to produce hydrogen close to where it's needed to save money and support communities.
• Partnering with First Nations. We’re working together to build clean energy projects and help remote communities switch to clean fuels.
• Making it easier to fuel up. We are working to expand the hydrogen fueling network in BC, through programs like the CleanBC Go Electric Hydrogen Fuelling Infrastructure Program.

Securing a brighter future

• B.C. is securing our position as a global leader in the transition to clean energy. This means more good jobs, less pollution, and a stronger economy for future generations.
• LNG Canada Phase 2 proposed expansion in Kitimat is a project of national importance. It would double production of liquified natural gas, making it the second-largest LNG facility in the world. It’s expected to attract $33 billion in private investment, create good jobs, and delivering the cleanest LNG to global markets.

Learn more

• Powering our Future: BC’s Clean Energy Strategy
• Clean Energy and Major Projects Office
• Clean energy sector | Trade and Invest BC
• Renewable and Low Carbon Fuels
• B.C. Low Carbon Jet Fuel Incentive Program
• B.C. Hydrogen Strategy

B.C. has the fourth-largest manufacturing sector in Canada. It gives over 170,000 people good jobs and adds $18 billion to our economy every year.

Thanks to our strength in technology and research, B.C. is becoming a hub for advanced manufacturing and mass timber construction. We’re seizing this opportunity to bring manufacturing back to local communities. This could create 50,000 new jobs in the next 10 years. Help us make new products to sell to the world. And get more value from our natural resources.

B.C.'s strengths

• Advanced manufacturing. B.C. is adding new tools like automation, robots, digital systems and cleantech to older industries. This helps attract big companies that work in areas like aerospace, life sciences and clean energy.
• Value-added timber manufacturing. B.C. is shifting from selling raw logs to making engineered wood products, like mass timber used for building homes. This embraces sustainable forest practices by using less wood to create more jobs, lower building costs, and get more value from our trees.
• Vibrant technology and innovation sector. B.C. has a thriving tech sector and strong research and development programs. World-class research at our universities is attracting leading companies to start businesses and build manufacturing facilities here as they prepare to launch new products.
• Skilled and diverse workforce. B.C.’s workers are supported by highly ranked post-secondary institutions and targeted training programs to help them succeed. Our engineering graduates are in high demand and help attract companies to do complex manufacturing here.
• Access to global markets. B.C. is connected to Asia-Pacific trade routes, major ports and two-thirds of the world's population. Half of B.C.’s exports are manufactured goods.

Building on our strengths

• Shaping the future of construction in Canada. We’re pioneering smart construction solutions from robotics and AI integration to sustainable building systems at leading research hubs like UBC’s Smart Infrastructure and Construction Research Cluster.
• Leading in mass timber innovation. We’re recognized globally for our expertise in mass timber construction – our building designers, manufacturers and builders are sought after around the world.
• Enhancing productivity and innovation. We’re helping manufacturers invest in new technology and equipment. This makes them more efficient, more productive, and helps lower pollution.
• Supporting clean manufacturing. We’re helping manufacturers cut pollution by using clean electricity and fuels, encouraging ways to reuse and recycle materials, and implementing an output-based carbon pricing system.
• Finding new markets for B.C. forest products. We’re developing and diversifying markets for BC forest products and promoting the merits of wood use through Forestry Innovation Investment programs.
• Building a future-ready workforce. We’re expanding youth programs, trades training and upskilling initiatives so workers are ready for new jobs and can keep learning.
• Making our supply chains more resilient and diversified. We’re improving shipping and transportation networks and helping businesses get made-in-B.C. products to more customers around the world.
• Preserving and developing industrial lands. We’re helping communities grow their economy by identifying land that’s ready for industrial use and adding light industrial zones near new transit-oriented developments.

Securing a brighter future

• B.C. is positioning itself as a global leader in mass timber, construction innovation and clean manufacturing. This will create new customers for products like B.C. softwood, bring good jobs and opportunities back to communities and build a stronger economy for generations to come.
• B.C. was the first in Canada to permit 5- and 6-story wood framed residential buildings – unlocking a wave of mid-rise development now common across the country. We have the highest number of mass timber buildings per capita in North America

Learn more

• Manufacturing in B.C.
• Mass timber sector | Trade and Invest BC

B.C. has one of the most diverse agriculture, seafood and food processing industries in Canada. We sell almost 500 food products and 168 types of seafood to people around the world.

We’re working to build a stronger and more globally competitive food system. This means helping farmers adapt to climate change, using new technology to produce food in smarter and more efficient ways, and making sure everyone can access affordable food made in B.C.

B.C.'s strengths

• Productive land and waters. B.C.’s rich soils, clean waters and diverse climates allow us to produce a wide array of high-quality food and agricultural products. On a global stage, B.C. is best known for blueberries, mushrooms, greenhouse vegetables, cannabis, seafood and more.
• Processing powerhouse. B.C.’s food and beverage processing sector is the second largest manufacturing sector in the province generating $13 billion in revenue. It’s a hub for cutting edge innovation in food science and plant-based ingredients.
• Connected to global markets. B.C.’s location gives food producers easy access to customers around the world. Our food and beverages are known for being high quality.
• Agritech and innovation hub. B.C. is home to many rising stars producing new innovations such as robotic harvesters, automated equipment and new growing systems. We have over 150 agritech companies and world-class researchers.

Building on our strengths

• Strengthening competitiveness and profitability. We’re helping businesses that are ready to grow by giving them support to make more products, earn more money, lower their prices, and sell to new customers.
• Connecting to new customers. We’re helping farmers and food producers sell their products to new countries so they’re less reliant on trade with the U.S. And we’re encouraging B.C. consumers, buyers and institutions to keep more dollars in our communities through FeedBC and BuyBC programs.
• Creating better experiences. We’re supporting farmers, restaurants and tourism businesses to grow together. Flexible rules around liquor, land use and cannabis let them create new hospitality and travel experiences for visitors and locals.
• Growing agritech innovation. We’re supporting the adoption of new tools and technologies that help farmers grow more food using less land, water and energy.
• Improving food security. We’re investing in more places to process, store and ship local food. This makes it easier for people in B.C. to buy fresh, affordable food. Even when global supply chains are disrupted.
• Adapting to climate change. We’re investing in over 500 water storage and supply projects for farmers and ranchers dealing with increasing challenges of drought and flooding. And we’re helping farmers switch to new crops more resistant to drought and extreme weather.

Securing a brighter future

• B.C. is strengthening food and agriculture businesses’ ability to compete, grow and adapt in a changing climate and trade environment. This supports jobs across the province and helps secure our food supply over the long-term.
• A new Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism is being built at Okanagan College in Kelowna. It will help B.C.’s tourism industry and train people for jobs in culinary arts, local food and beverage production, and world-class hospitality services. The centre is expected to open for students in 2026.

Learn more

• Agriculture, seafood and food processing programs
• Agriculture, seafood and food processing sector | Trade and Invest BC
• Agri Technology sector | Trade and Invest BC

B.C. is one of North America’s top spots for making movies, TV shows and video games. It creates tens of thousands of jobs and brings in billions of dollars each year.

We’ve boosted incentives to support big productions here that deliver good jobs and economic growth to communities.

B.C.'s strengths

• Global reputation. B.C. is one of North America’s largest film, TV, animation and visual effects hubs.
• Leaders in gaming and tech. B.C. has more than 160 video game studios and the second largest augmented and virtual reality sector in the world.
• Diverse locations. From mountains to cityscapes, B.C. has many different places to film and favourable weather.
• World-class facilities. B.C. has top studios, post-production, animation and visual effects spaces.
• Skilled talent. B.C. has a deep pool of creative and technical professionals supported by many top ranked film and media arts schools.
• Close to Hollywood. Same time zone and short flight from Los Angeles and tech hubs like Seattle and Silicon Valley.
• Generous incentives. B.C. offers strong tax credits to bring film, TV, and interactive digital media production here.

Building on our strengths

• Attracting international productions. We’ve boosted tax incentives – and our competitive advantage – so more international film and TV productions come to B.C. This creates more good jobs for local talent and crews.
• Creating jobs in smaller towns. We’ve boosted support to companies that set up studios and production outside Metro Vancouver with regional and distant location tax credits.
• Growing digital media. We’re helping gaming and immersive tech companies grow and hire more local talent by increasing the Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit.
• Funding local content. We’re helping small studios and local creators make movies, shows and digital media.
• Hosting global events. We’re welcoming the annual Web Summit Vancouver to showcase B.C.’s leadership in tech and entertainment.
• Investing in talent. We’re supporting training, mentorship and business development programs to help workers and small businesses gain skills to meet the growing demand in digital and creative industries.
• Strengthening the motion picture industry. We’re developing a B.C. motion picture strategy focused on sustainability, resiliency and job creation.

Securing a brighter future

• B.C. is growing a creative economy that shares our stories with the world, while creating good jobs, attracting global investment in our communities, and inspiring the next generation of artists and entrepreneurs.
• Through Creative BC, provincial programs support the creation and export of B.C. content – helping local creators develop projects, access funding and reach national and global audiences.

Learn more

• Find creative sector funding programs and tax credits
• Digital media and entertainment sector | Trade and Invest BC
• Creative BC

B.C. is a thriving hotspot for technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI). We have over 12,000 tech companies, directly employing 271,000 people and contributing $26 billion to our GDP. Another 100,000 British Columbians work in tech-related roles within non-tech businesses. 

More billion-dollar “unicorn” companies have come out of B.C. last year than anywhere else in Canada. Our tech sector is growing faster than almost anywhere else in the country. 

B.C.'s strengths

• Exceptional talent. Vancouver was ranked number 1 in Canada for having the most tech talent. Vancouver’s tech start-up community was also ranked second best in the country.
• Great location and time zone. B.C. is just north of Silicon Valley and Seattle. It’s a short flight away. Our workday overlaps with Asia and Europe making it easier to collaborate with people there.
• Globally competitive clusters. B.C.’s technology clusters in Vancouver, Victoria and Kelowna attract start-ups and major global companies like Microsoft, Hootsuite, Intel, Samsung, Slack and Salesforce.
• Support to grow. B.C helps tech companies with funding, tax incentives and support programs to help grow their business and networks, like the Integrated Marketplace where they can demonstrate their products and land their first big customer.

Building on our strengths

• Increasing investment in small businesses. We’re encouraging more corporations to invest in helping B.C. small businesses grow and succeed by boosting the Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit and providing support through InBC Investment Corporation.
• Bringing investment through high-growth industries. We are working with leaders in aerospace, life sciences, AI, quantum computing, and other new technologies to bring investment to B.C. and create well-paying jobs. This could include strengthening our dual-use technology sectors and expanding aerospace capacities for successful national defence projects.
• Adopting AI to boost productivity. We are helping businesses, non-profits, and government use AI tools to work more efficiently.
• Expanding tech training and digital skills. We are working with schools and training partners to help more people in B.C. gain the skills they need to succeed in high demand fields.
• Promoting B.C. innovation. We are showcasing B.C.’s strengths in AI, quantum, life sciences, and new technologies in Canada and around the world.
• Shaping national tech policy. We are making sure B.C. has a strong voice in federal decisions about laws and rules for new technologies.
• Supporting clean tech development. We provide grants and incentives to help clean and emerging tech companies do research and grow.
• Supporting rural and Indigenous communities. We are working to grow the number of tech startups in rural and Indigenous areas across B.C.

Securing a brighter future

• B.C. is globally recognized as a hub for digital technology and innovation. We are home to Canada’s Digital Technology Supercluster, the Quantum Algorithms Institute, and many major global tech and AI companies.
• B.C. is well positioned to drive innovations to transform the natural resources, aerospace, defence, agritech and healthcare sectors and create more good jobs.

Learn more

• BC Technology and innovation
• Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative funding program
• Information and Communications Technology section | Trade and Invest BC
• Artificial Intelligence sector | Trade and Invest BC
• Innovate BC

B.C. has the fastest-growing life sciences sector in Canada. We have over 2,000 companies and 20,000+ people working in the field. Around the world, health research and biomanufacturing is a trillion-dollar industry.

We're seizing this opportunity to attract investment and grow B.C.’s ability to develop life-saving medicines, treatments and medical equipment right here. This means more good jobs for British Columbians and better health for people here and around the world.

B.C.'s strengths

• Rapid growth. B.C.’s life science sector has seen remarkable growth in the number of businesses, workers, high salaries, exports and GDP. It outpaces all other sectors.
• Proven success. B.C. has led global breakthroughs in new ways to diagnose and treat disease. This includes rapid tests for HIV and Ebola and new treatments for cancer, diabetes and lupus.
• World-class research. B.C. is home to top research institutions like UBC, SFU, BCIT and over 50 research centres.
• Skilled graduates. B.C. has 25 public universities and colleges with programs in life sciences, technology and engineering. They produce thousands of graduates in these fields each year. 
• Strong partnerships. B.C.’s life sciences sector benefits from strong partnerships between government, universities, hospitals, research centres, accelerators, and associations like Genome BC and Life Sciences BC.
• Business friendly environment. B.C. offers tax credits, venture capital incentives and strong intellectual property protections. This helps companies open, grow and create more jobs.
• Strategic global access. B.C.’s is Canada’s Pacific gateway to Asia and Europe, making it easier to collaborate and trade.

Building on our strengths

• Improving access to talent. We’re expanding specialized training in life sciences, biomedical engineering and biomanufacturing to prepare students for good jobs and help companies find skilled workers. This includes opening a new School of Biomedical Engineering at UBC and a BC National Biomanufacturing Training Centre at BCIT.
• Growing innovative local companies. We’re making it easier for companies to access the lab space, equipment and funding they need to test, develop and bring new products to market. This includes opening new specialized wet labs in Vancouver and biomanufacturing facilities on Vancouver Island.
• Attracting anchor biomanufacturing companies. We're creating the right business conditions to bring in large companies that can invest in B.C., create jobs, and work with our universities. This will boost our competitive advantage and access to global supply chains.
• Expanding our clinical trial capacity. We’re building a new clinical trials unit at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver so companies can test new treatments here instead of sending them abroad. It will be one of the only facilities in Western Canada able to conduct Phase 1 to 3 non-cancer trials.
• Leveraging and commercializing research capacity. We’re helping turn discoveries into market-ready products faster by connecting researchers with companies and investing in the modern labs, equipment and supports they need.

Securing a brighter future

• B.C. is positioned to be a global leader in life sciences and hub for commercial scale biomanufacturing. This means more high-paying jobs and a stronger economy for our future.
• B.C. has attracted $1.2 billion in private investment since the Life Sciences and Biomanufacturing Strategy was released in 2023.

Learn more

• Life sciences and biomanufacturing in B.C.
• Life sciences sector | Trade and Invest BC
• B.C. Intellectual Property Strategy

B.C. is focused on building projects that make our communities stronger, grow our economy and create good jobs for people.

That’s why we are working to speed up permits, remove barriers and delays, eliminate duplication, and make it easier to get shovels in the ground faster. While still protecting the environment and our commitment to reconciliation under the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.

B.C.'s strengths

• Record number of new projects. Since 2017, B.C. has built thousands of critical infrastructure projects. These include hospitals, care homes, cancer centres, schools, roads, bridges, transit lines, student housing and more.
• All-hands-on-deck approach. Every part of government is working together to find ways to streamline permit and project approvals.
• Faster approvals. B.C. has cleared the backlog for provincial housing permits and existing use ground water applications. Water licence approvals for transportation projects now take one month instead of 24 months. Major mining permits are issued 37% faster. Wind power projects no longer need an environmental assessment. A single regulator was created for renewable energy projects.
• New laws to speed things up. B.C.’s new laws like the Renewable Energy Projects (Streamlined Permitting) Act and Infrastructure Projects Act gives the province new tools to approve major projects faster. These include schools, hospitals, clean energy projects and projects of provincial significance.  

Building on our strengths

• Removing unnecessary barriers and delays. We’re setting clear rules and allowing experts to make decisions in low-risk areas to reduce delays. A proposed Qualified Professionals Reliance Model would let trained experts provide a certification instead of waiting for a provincial decision.
• Prioritizing projects of greatest benefit to B.C. We’re deploying dedicated teams to work with project leaders and First Nations to solve problems quickly on the projects that bring the most benefit to British Columbians.
• Simplifying processes and eliminating duplication. We’re leveraging modern technologies to create simple, single points of application and tracking across regulatory agencies. AI-powered chatbot for FrontCounter BC will help speed up response times for permit inquiries.  These will help investors and companies get started faster.

Securing a brighter future

• From exploration drilling to major mine permits – projects are being reviewed in record time.
  • Mt. Wilson Silica Ventures had the notice of work for their Longworth Silica Project approved in just 44 days.
  • J2 Metals’ copper and molybdenum project notice of work went from application to approval in just 54 days.
  • Osisko’s Cariboo Gold obtained their major mine operating permit in just 13 months.
  • Artemis Gold’s Blackwater gold and silver mine obtained their major mine operating permit within 18 months.
• By 2035, our goal is to meet 100% of all turnaround times – meaning no backlog. We want B.C.’s regulatory regime to be profiled as the best in the world, with predictable and timely authorizations that meet world leading environmental standards.

Learn more

• B.C. streamlines permitting for renewable-energy projects
• New legislation will deliver key infrastructure faster, strengthen economy
• Infrastructure Projects Act engagement website
• Building Permit Hub

B.C.’s abundant clean energy and in-demand resources are attracting investors and companies around the world. We’re turning these opportunities into economy boosting projects that will benefit B.C. for years to come. 

B.C.'s strengths

• Strong business confidence. B.C. has over 1,000 major projects already under construction – with more on the way. Companies see B.C. as a stable, reliable place to invest.
• Dedicated support for companies building in B.C. The Clean Energy and Major Projects Office helps speed up clean energy and technology projects. Staff guide companies through regulations, connect them with government programs, and support them through to final investment decisions.
• Partnership with First Nations. The B.C. government is committed to advancing First Nations interests and supporting First Nations-led clean energy projects. This includes helping build strong partnerships and creating benefits such as business opportunities, good jobs and skills training.

Building on our strengths

• Speeding up projects that grow our economy. We’re helping move important projects forward faster – especially those focused on critical minerals and renewable energy. These projects will help build a more resilient B.C. economy and reduce risks from U.S. trade actions. The first group of provincial projects is worth $20 billion and will create 8,000 jobs, mainly in rural and remote communities.
• Building a stronger Canada. We’re also pushing Ottawa for more investment in nation building projects that deliver prosperity and jobs for people in B.C. Four of the first 11 major projects announced by the Federal government in Fall 2025 are located in B.C. And we have tens of billions of additional private-sector projects that should be considered in future rounds.
• A one-window regulator for renewable energy. We’re making the BC Energy Regulator the single permitting agency for renewable energy projects and transmission lines. This will help grow B.C.’s electricity grid to meet demand from mining, port electrification, hydrogen processing and shipping projects.
• Making it easier to build in B.C. We’re listening to companies and improving how projects get approved. We’re simplifying processes and services to make it easier for businesses to invest, create jobs and grow the economy.

Securing a brighter future

• By speeding up major projects, strengthening First Nations partnerships, and reducing our reliance on the U.S., B.C. is creating a competitive edge over other leading global economies.

Learn more

• Clean Energy and Major Projects Office
• BC Major Projects Inventory
• Federal Major Projects Map
• B.C.’s response to unjustified U.S. tariffs
• B.C. advancing easier ways of doing business

B.C. is accelerating approvals and permits on major projects that are shovel-ready and will create thousands of good jobs that will support our economy in the face of tariffs.

The federal government is also moving forward projects deemed to be of national importance and significance.

Initial list of provincial major projects

The initial list is valued at $20 billion in investment and is creating 8,000 family-supporting jobs, especially in rural and remote communities.

• Eskay Creek Gold/Silver project – Northwest BC, Stewart
• Highland Valley Copper Expansion – Logan Lake
• Red Chris Mine Expansion – Northwest BC, Dease Lake
• Mount Milligan Copper and Gold – Northwest BC, Fort St. James
• Cedar LNG – Northwest BC, Kitimat
• NEBC Connector: NorthRiver Midstream – Northeast BC, Fort St. John area
• Enbridge T-North (Aspen Point) – Northeast BC
• North Coast Transmission Line – Northwest BC, Prince George to Terrace
• BC Hydro Call for Power: 10 projects throughout the province
  • Brewster Wind Project – Campell River
  • Boulder and Elkhart Wind Project – Merritt
  • Highland Valley Wind Project – Logan Lake
  • K2 Wind Project – Kelowna
  • ShTSaQU Solar Project – Logan Lake
  • Mount Mabel Wind Project – Logan Lake
  • Nilhts'i Ecoener Project – Prince George
  • Nithi Mountain Wind Project – Fraser Lake
  • Stewart Creek Wind Project – Fort St. John
  • Taylor Wind Project – Taylor

Initial list of federal major projects

Four of the first 11 major projects announced in fall 2025 are in B.C.

• LNG Canada Phase 2 – Kitimat, BC
• Red Chris Mine Expansion – Northwest BC, Dease Lake
• Ksi Lisims LNG Project – Pearse Island
• North Coast Transmission Line – Northwest BC

Other federal projects moving forward

• Northwest Critical Minerals and Conservation Corridor – Northwest BC and Yukon

View the federal major projects map

This is not an exhaustive list. Many other projects are underway and we are working to identify more, while ensuring consultations, permitting and environmental protection continue.

B.C. is finding new markets for our products to reduce our reliance on the U.S.

Canada already has trade deals making it easy for businesses to access markets in 50 countries reaching 1.5 billion customers. B.C. is building on that by strengthening relationships with key trading partners and reaching new and emerging markets.

B.C.'s strengths

• We have what the world needs. B.C.’s natural resources, food products and other goods are in high demand. Nearly half of our exports go outside the U.S. We have two of Canada’s busiest ports that connect our products to over 170 countries.

Building on our strengths

• Finding new markets. We’re working to expand trade with new and emerging markets, like Malaysia, Taiwan and Vietnam. B.C. is showcasing the products growing economies need like clean energy, critical minerals, technology, wood and food products.
• Strengthening existing partnerships. We’re boosting trade and investment opportunities in Mexico, Asia and Europe. Such as collaborating on research with Korean universities and exploring clean energy like hydrogen with Japan.
• Helping businesses reach new markets. We're offering free advice, funding and connections to help businesses get ready to sell their products overseas.

Securing our future

• ​B.C. strengthens Canada’s economy. Our exports have become far more diversified over the past 20 years. We rely much less on the U.S. than we once did – and far less than the rest of Canada. We are building on that work.

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• B.C.’s response to unjustified U.S. tariffs
• B.C.’s Trade Diversification Strategy
• Trade and Invest BC
• Forestry Innovation Investment

Canadians are standing strong to protect our economy from threats. We’re working to remove trade barriers between provinces and territories to make it easier to buy, sell and work across Canada. This helps build a stronger economy that’s less reliant on the United States.

B.C.'s strengths

• More markets and skilled workers. B.C. is making it easier to do business and work across Canada. This means more choices for people, more customers for B.C. businesses, and fewer hurdles for skilled workers who want to move here.

Building on our strengths

• Canada-wide goods agreement. B.C. is leading the work with other provinces and territories to create an agreement that will make it easier to trade all goods (except food) across Canada. This will make it easier to buy and sell products from one part of the country to another.
• Ontario trade agreement. We’re working with Ontario to make it easier for people in regulated trades and professions to work in both provinces. We’re also working together to create a direct-to-consumer system for alcohol, giving producers better access to markets and consumers more choice.
• Manitoba trade agreement. We're working with Manitoba to make it easier for regulated workers and professionals to move between provinces. We’re also working to allow alcoholic beverages from Manitoba to be sold directly to B.C. consumers, matching Manitoba’s existing rules for B.C. products.
• Yukon trade agreement. We’re working with Yukon to remove trade barriers and align standards for regulated occupations and registration processes. We’ve also agreed to explore connecting our electrical grids.

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• B.C.’s response to unjustified U.S. tariffs
• Premier signs trade agreements with Ontario, Manitoba, Yukon (July 22, 2025)

B.C.’s system for transporting goods is an important part of our economy. Over $200 billion worth of goods move through B.C. each year.

Recent challenges like extreme weather and global trade disruptions have shown the need to make B.C.’s supply chain stronger, more reliable, and ready to adapt to changing markets.

That’s why we’re working on new initiatives and partnerships to build a strong, sustainable and competitive goods movement system in B.C.

B.C.'s strengths

• Well maintained transportation networks. B.C. continues to invest in roads, bridges and drainage systems to keep transportation infrastructure in good shape and ready for the future.
• Good jobs. B.C.’s transportation and warehousing sectors support more than 142,000 workers across 8,500 businesses, paying over $8 billion in wages each year.
• Connected to global markets. Our modern roads, rail, and marine and air infrastructure and terminals help B.C. companies get their goods to global markets and makes it easier for imported goods to reach people in B.C.
• High safety standards. People are at the heart of goods movement in B.C. We’ve raised safety standards by requiring entry-level training for new commercial drivers and mandating digital speed limiters on heavy commercial vehicles.

Building on our strengths

• Expanding and electrifying ports. We’re expanding ports in Vancouver, Nanaimo and Prince Rupert, installing shore power so ferries and cruise ships can plug into the electrical grid while docked, investing in electric and hydrogen-powered vessels, and upgrading infrastructure to cut emissions.
• Modernizing our highway system. We’re upgrading key highways to make it safer, faster and more reliable to move goods across the province. This includes projects like the Highway 1 four-laning program.
• Building future-proof infrastructure. After major damage from the 2021 atmospheric river cut off highway access, we’re rebuilding roads and bridges to be stronger. These improvements will help protect access routes from future extreme weather and keep people and goods moving.
• Integrated transportation planning. We are working with First Nations, local governments, regional districts and interest-holders to improve coordination and make our transportation networks more efficient.

Securing a brighter future

• By modernizing B.C.'s transportation networks, we’re helping local and global companies get their goods to market safely, quickly and reliably. This creates good jobs and grows a strong economy for generations to come.
• Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project will increase Canada’s west coast terminal capacity by more than 30%. It will create 17,300 permanent jobs, contribute $3 billion in annual GDP, and move $100 billion in goods.

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• B.C.'s Goods Movement Action Plan
• BC Budget 2025 Highlights

B.C. is helping more people get the skills and support they need to start new careers and find good jobs. From tools to explore career options to on-the-job training, we’re making it easier to seize opportunities.

B.C.'s strengths

• Strong talent pipeline. B.C.’s labour force is among the best educated in the world – about 75% of people aged 25 and over have post-secondary education. This helps B.C. stay competitive and future ready.

Building on our strengths

• Getting trained and certified with SkilledTradesBC. We’re seeing a record-breaking number of people register as apprentices and earn certification. This is driven by changes like bringing back a skilled trades certification system to formally recognize the skills of trades workers. This helps more people receive standardized training, earn higher wages, and better navigate industry needs.
• Finding paths to in-demand careers. We’re helping people find new career opportunities with the Find Your Path digital tool. Explore over 250 in-demand careers and see what education is needed to reach your dream job.
• Connecting people with jobs via WorkBC. We’re helping people find jobs, build skills and explore career options, while helping employers find the talent they need to grow their business.
• Strengthening the labour market. We’re increasing training and work experience for job seekers in B.C. through Community and Employer Partnerships. Over 7,200 British Columbians have gained employment experience on 684 projects throughout the province.
• Future Ready Action Plan expanded work-integrated learning. We’re helping more students gain work experience through co-ops, internships, clinical placements, community service and practicums. On-the-job learning helps students get the hands-on experience they need to launch their careers. Employers benefit from training potential new employees.

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• StrongerBC Future Ready Action Plan (PDF, 3 MB)

B.C. is anticipating almost one million job openings in the next decade. We’re making sure people have the right training and support to get those jobs – now and in the future.

B.C.'s strengths

• Planning for the future job market. B.C. is looking ahead to where the jobs will be and helping people get the training they need to fill them.

Building on our strengths

• Strengthening skilled trades training. We’re doubling funding for skilled trades training by 2028-29. This will help make sure B.C. has the skilled workers needed to deliver major projects faster and grow Canada’s key economic sectors. We’re also connecting industry to quality training opportunities and leveraging talent and expertise from across the country. B.C. has nearly 50,000 registered apprenticeships, with 16,000 new apprentices registered in 2024-25.
• Adding more tech training spaces. We’re adding 5,900 student spaces in technology-related programs by 2027-28, with 4,000 already open. This means more people can train in high demand fields like cybersecurity, software engineering, data science, life sciences, creative tech, clean tech and agritech.
• Increasing dual credit programs. We’ve added more than 135 new dual credit programs since 2022, so more students can earn post-secondary credits in programs like health care while still in high school. This can help lower tuition costs and make the transition to post-secondary easier.
• Increasing health training spaces. We’re growing our health care workforce by increasing training spaces in medical, nursing, midwifery and allied health education programs to train more health care workers and address shortages across the province.
• Increasing child care training spaces. We’ve doubled early childhood education training spaces at public post-secondary institutions since 2018. More workers means better access to child care for working families.
• Expanding manufacturing workforce. We’re supporting short-term work placements for high school students to gain skills and experience working in manufacturing.
• Growing mass timber training. We’re boosting training opportunities for people to work in this growing industry. Post-secondary institutions are developing mass timber programs including design, development construction and digital skills.

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• StrongerBC Future Ready Action Plan (PDF, 3 MB)

B.C. is making it easier for people to get a good education and training. From free courses to financial support, we’re helping more people get future ready for good jobs.

B.C.'s strengths

• Affordable, high-quality education. B.C. has 25 public universities and colleges, including some of the top ranked schools in Canada and the world. BC has expanded help with costs for students, making it easier to gain the skills needed to succeed.

Building on our strengths

• Easing costs with the B.C. Access Grant. We're automatically giving eligible low- and middle-income students up to $4,000 a year when they apply for a student loan. The money is provided up front and doesn't need to be paid back.
• Upskilling for in-demand jobs with the Future Skills Grant. We’re helping more people gain new skills for good jobs. B.C. residents 19 and older – regardless of financial need – can apply for up to $3,500 to cover short-term training for high demand jobs at public post-secondary institutions.
• Increasing financial student aid. We've doubled student loan maximums and made loans interest free with more flexible repayment terms – saving students thousands of dollars. StudentAid BC also offers grants, scholarships and supports for students with disabilities and Indigenous learners. 
• Supporting apprenticeships and skilled trades. We’re helping people train for trades careers with financial help for learners and employers through tax credits and grants for training, exams and tools.
• Adding graduate scholarships and internships. We’re developing the next generation of researchers and innovators by expanding merit-based graduate scholarships for masters and doctoral students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields and other disciplines. This helps B.C. stay competitive and future ready.
• Offering free open educational resources. We’ve made thousands of online textbooks and courses free through BCcampus. This helps students save money and have better access to learning materials. Students have saved over $41 million on textbook costs as of 2024.
• Providing free upgrading and English courses. We’re helping adults access free courses to complete a high school diploma, improve high school grades or obtain pre-requisites for post-secondary studies. Free courses to learn or improve English are also available.

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•  StrongerBC Future Ready Action Plan (PDF, 3 MB)

B.C. is working to address the challenges that make it hard for people to get training or find a job. Removing the barriers that keep people out of the workforce helps build a stronger economy that works for everyone.

B.C.'s strengths

• Strong social supports. B.C. is stepping up support for people who face challenges like housing, child care, trauma or disabilities to make it easier to access the training they need to get good jobs.

Building on our strengths

• Building on-campus homes for students. We’re committed to building  more student housing units at schools that need it most – with 11,700 beds already built or underway. This helps students focus on learning instead of where to live and frees up rentals for others.
• Expanding affordable child care. We’re opening more child care spaces and helping lower costs. Families automatically save up to $900 a month on licensed child care and some can save even more if they qualify for other benefits like the Affordable Child Care Benefit.
• Helping young people get access to employment services and education. We're providing free, personalized supports, including mentoring, skills training, counselling and job placement, to young people aged 15 to 24 facing barriers to employment. The Foundry’s Work and Education program is offered in 18 Foundry centres across B.C. and supports more than 1,000 young people each year.
• Waiving tuition for former youth in care. We’ve removed age limits so all current and former youth in care can have their tuition covered. This includes certificate, diploma or undergraduate degrees, apprenticeship programs and continuing education courses. Students can also apply for the Learning for Future Grant to get up to $3,500 each year to cover additional education costs like computers, textbooks and supplies.
• Helping single parents access training. We’re supporting single parents on income or disability assistance by covering up to 2 years of training or paid work experience so they can secure a long-term job.
• Employment and skills training programs.We’re helping thousands more people gain the skills they need to get a job or pursue further education and training.
• Increasing opportunities for youth with developmental disabilities. We’ve expanded the IMPACT pilot project to 10 communities to help youth with developmental disabilities transition from school to post-secondary or work.

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•  StrongerBC Future Ready Action Plan (PDF, 3 MB)

B.C. is committed to advancing reconciliation by working with First Nation, Metis and Inuit to build a stronger economy together – one where Indigenous people have more access to education, training and good jobs.

This starts with respecting Indigenous rights and helping remove barriers to success.

B.C.'s strengths

• Working in partnership. We’re working closely with the First Nations Education Steering Committee and Indigenous Adult and Higher Learning Association to expand education and training programs and shift some  programs to be First Nations-led. We are also working with Métis Nation BC and other Indigenous organizations to expand education and training opportunities.

Building on our strengths

• Expanding First Nations and Métis education and training programs. We’re providing funding to design and deliver community-based education and training programs to upgrade skills, earn credentials, secure good jobs and support local economies.
• Supporting First Nations-mandated post-secondary institutes. We’re providing stable funding to eligible First Nations-mandated Institutes to ensure students can continue to learn in their communities, in spaces rooted in their culture and languages.
• Revitalizing First Nations and Métis languages. We’re funding programs that teach Indigenous languages, including university degrees in language fluency. This helps preserve endangered languages.
• Training and hiring more Indigenous teachers. We’re supporting initiatives to better recruit, train and retain Indigenous teachers so more students see themselves reflected in the classroom and benefit from Indigenous histories, cultures and knowledges.
• Working collaboratively with First Nations Guardians. We’re collaborating with Guardian programs across the natural resource sector to care for the land, water and culture. These partnerships help achieve shared goals for stewardship, reconciliation and sustainable economic development.

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• StrongerBC Future Ready Action Plan (PDF, 3 MB)

B.C. is making the process to recognize credentials from other provinces and countries faster, easier and fairer – so skilled tradespeople and professionals can get to work sooner. This helps us attract top talent and fill labour shortages.

B.C.'s strengths

• Strong demand for skilled workers. B.C. offers competitive wages, high quality of life and strong public services that make it an attractive destination for skilled workers from across Canada and around the world.

Building on our strengths

• Reducing labour mobility barriers in Canada. We’re working with other provinces and territories to make it easier for people in regulated trades and professions to work anywhere in the country.
• Streamlining international credentials. We’re cutting red tape to make the credential recognition process faster and fairer in 29 regulated professions like engineering and teaching. This includes removing unfair Canadian work experience rules, keeping fees fair, reducing repeat language tests, and holding regulators accountable. 
• Speeding up Canadian health worker credentials. We’re requiring professional colleges to recognize the credentials of health care professionals from other provinces who are currently working in good standing.
• Fast-tracking U.S. doctor and nurse credentials. Certified U.S.-trained doctors can be fully licensed in B.C. without the need for further assessment, examination or training. Nurses can now apply for their license directly without going through a third-party assessment.
• Easing the path for international doctors. We’ve removed the requirement for doctors trained outside of Canada and the U.S. to hold the Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada – saving $1,500 and shortening the process by several weeks. Proposed national bylaw changes would also provide direct licensing pathways for doctors trained in approved countries like the U.K and Australia.
• Expanding the Practice Ready Assessment Program: We’ve tripled the number of seats available for internationally educated physicians who have completed Family Medicine residencies outside of Canada to gain experience in B.C. This program offers physicians an alternative path to getting fully licensed while providing primary care services to communities in need.
• Expanding the Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants Program. We’ve made more people eligible for the program, added more priority occupations that receive enhanced services, and increased funding to help clients meet qualification requirements and begin working in B.C.

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• StrongerBC Future Ready Action Plan (PDF, 3 MB)
• Welcome BC
• Resources for internationally trained professionals
• BC Health Careers

B.C. is committed to safe, fair and healthy workplaces. When workplaces are safe and fair, workers do better and so do businesses.

B.C.'s strengths

• Strong worker rights and workplace rules. B.C.’s employment standards and workplace safety regulations help make sure people work in safe conditions, get fair pay, and are treated with respect. These rules support both workers and employers by creating stability and fairness in the workplace.

Building on our strengths

• Increasing minimum wage. B.C.’s minimum wage increased from one of the lowest in the country to one of the highest. It now increases automatically each year based on the previous year’s average monthly inflation rate. This helps workers keep up with the cost of living while giving businesses more certainty and predictability.
• Mandating paid sick leave. B.C. was the first in Canada to require that all workers covered by the Employment Standards Act get at least 5 paid sick days each year. Workers won't need a doctor's note for short-term illnesses. This helps keep workers healthy, reduces the spread of illness at work, and improves retention, productivity and morale.
• Closing pay gaps. B.C. is working to help people get equal pay for equal work. Employers must include wage information in job postings and are not allowed to ask about a person's pay history. Employees also can’t be punished for talking about their pay. Large employers must report on their gender pay gaps between men and women. These changes help reduce discrimination and support fairer pay throughout the province.
• Protecting gig workers. B.C. is the first in Canada to ensure app-based ride-hail and delivery service workers have basic rights and benefits – like workers’ compensation, fair pay, tip protection, and clear rules around suspensions and termination.
• Protecting workers from asbestos. B.C. is the first in Canada to require all asbestos abatement contractors be licensed and ensure workers have proper training and certification. Asbestos-related diseases are the number one cause of workplace-related deaths in the province.

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• Employment standards
• Occupational health and safety
• WorkSafe BC

We're seeing the real benefits that First Nations partnership bring – more certainty for investors, new business opportunities, and good jobs for people across B.C.

B.C.'s strengths

• Strong First Nations partnerships. B.C. works side by side with First Nations to create jobs and grow the economy.
• Creating certainty to attract investment. B.C. is negotiating agreements with First Nations instead of battling decades-long court cases. These agreements bring clarity and help move projects forward with trust and respect.

Building on our strengths

• Helping businesses grow. Indigenous entrepreneurs and bringing good jobs and economic development to every corner of B.C. Programs, training and funding opportunities help businesses grow and succeed. Strong Indigenous businesses help build a stronger B.C. for everyone.
• Building stronger relationships. Strengthen First Nations partnerships mean more companies are seeing success by working with First Nations early – before formal consultations begin. This early engagement is supported by tools and processes developed through the negotiated agreements and partnerships.

Securing a brighter future

• Right now, over $41 billion in major private industrial projects are being built in partnership with First Nations across B.C., with another $35 billion proposed.
• A new $200-million contribution agreement between the Government of B.C. and Haisla Nation will support building the infrastructure needed to ensure the Cedar LNG facility runs on clean, B.C. energy – making it one of the lowest emitting facilities of its kind.

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• Indigenous economic development

For too long, Indigenous Peoples were denied basic rights and opportunities – and that has set us all back. We’re building a stronger B.C. by working together.

B.C.'s strengths

• Eliminated unfair barriers. B.C. has changed old laws and policies that denied equal opportunities to build a good life here.
• Co-operation and co-investment. We’re creating more ways for the Province and First Nations to work together to build housing and infrastructure projects and deliver services.

Building on our strengths

• Delivering more homes for people. Thousands of homes have been built in partnership with First Nations and Indigenous organizations – with more to come.
• Building infrastructure. Nearly $15 billion in infrastructure projects are underway in partnership with First Nations.
• Improving access to health care. Thousands of people have been connected to care at First Nations Primary Health Care Clinics.

Securing a brighter future

• Tsawwassen First Nation has built Canada’s largest non-resource development on First Nations land and invested over $100 million in regional infrastructure, including a $27-million sewage treatment plant. The Nation’s economic development projects are supporting thousands of jobs in the region.
• The K’ómoks First Nation and Comox Valley Regional District secured $30 million for modern wastewater treatment for residents of Royston and Union Bay.

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• Indigenous economic development
• Supporting Indigenous Communities

B.C.’s natural resources drive our economy and create new opportunities. They support industries like forestry, farming, mining and clean technology. We use sustainable practices and modern technology to protect these resources.

We share a common goal to protect our air, land and water so future generations will always benefit from the abundance that makes B.C. strong.

B.C.'s strengths

• Vast forests. B.C. is known worldwide for sustainable forestry and high-quality wood products. British Columbia is the second largest exporter of Softwood lumber in the world.
• Abundant clean energy opportunities. B.C. leads in clean energy resources and technology. We’re developing and using solutions like low-carbon hydrogen, biofuels, renewable natural gas, biomass, renewable electricity, geothermal, and carbon capture.
• Critical minerals. B.C. is Canada’s top copper producer and holds some of the world’s largest untapped deposits of gold, silver, copper, and molybdenum. We also have zinc, metallurgical coal, and many of the minerals on Canada’s critical minerals list.
• Stunning nature and wilderness. B.C.’s natural beauty creates huge opportunities for sustainable economic, social, cultural, and environmental benefits. Tourism is a major economic driver – growing faster than the rest of the economy, with more jobs, higher wages, and more visitors every year.

Building on our strengths

• Collaborating on sustainable forestry. We’re protecting forest health by working together with First Nations, forest communities and experts. B.C. has more certified environmentally sustainable forests than any almost anywhere else in the world.
• Partnering on clean energy. We’re working with First Nations and the clean energy sector to develop projects that deliver real benefits to communities while protecting the environment.
• Developing critical minerals responsibly. We’re working together on an approach to mining development in northwest B.C. that combines economic growth, reconciliation and conservation. This creates an opportunity to attract tens of billions of dollars in investment and creates thousands of good paying jobs throughout the province.
• Growing Indigenous tourism. Through the Indigenous Tourism Accord, B.C. is supporting the development of Indigenous-led tourism businesses that share culture and create local jobs.

Securing a brighter future

• 60+ forestry projects are underway to reduce wildfire risk and restore and protect B.C.’s forests, including 31 led by First Nations and 14 with First Nations involvement.
• 35 First Nations throughout B.C. are receiving $9.8 million in federal and provincial funding to develop clean-energy projects.

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• B.C. forest stewardship
• BC Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative (BCICEI)
• Premier unveils plan to secure billions in mining investments, build prosperity through partnership, conservation (May 26, 2025)
• Indigenous Tourism BC

British Columbia has many advantages that make it one of the best places in Canada to start or grow a business.

As we face new challenges from global uncertainty and economic threats, we’re working to help B.C. businesses stay competitive and succeed.

B.C.'s strengths

• Strong foundation for business. B.C. has a stable government with streamlined regulations and a competitive, pro-business tax system. Our diverse, skilled workforce enjoys one of the highest qualities of life in the world.

Building on our strengths

• Making it easier to do business. We’re working with business leaders to create clear ways to measure how easy it is to do business in B.C. This will help us find and fix problems, improve competitiveness, grow our economy and create more good jobs.
• Considering business impacts in new laws. We’re assessing how proposed laws or regulations might affect B.C. businesses.  We will involve business leaders in the process to make sure they have a voice.
• Cutting red tape to support growth. We’re working to make sure B.C. laws and regulations are clear, streamlined and maintain high standards in human rights, environmental protection and social well-being. We’ll update laws as needed – without making it harder for businesses to compete internationally or grow our economy.
• Streamlining process to start and manage a business. We’re modernizing the Business Registry application to combine registering, filing and payments in one secure place to save time, reduce errors and give users more control over business operations.
• Improving service delivery for businesses. We’re creating a new Connected Services BC division focused on improving digital services for businesses. The goal is to create one front door for businesses interacting with government online by 2030. It will bring people, resources and technology together to improve coordination and reduce delays and duplication.

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• B.C.’s economy and business climate | Trade and Invest BC
• Taxes, incentives and programs for business | Trade and Invest BC
• Supports for small businesses and entrepreneurs
• Better regulations for people, businesses and industry

B.C. is helping businesses access new markets for their goods and reducing trade barriers within Canada so we’re less reliant on the U.S.

B.C.'s strengths

• Global connections. B.C. businesses benefit from operating in one of the world’s most open trading economies. Canada has free trade agreements that reach 1.5 billion customers in 50 countries. Our trade experts can help businesses promote and export their products and services around the world.

Building on our strengths

• Preparing businesses to export. We’re providing free services, resources and expertise to help businesses get the support they need to reach new global markets. All businesses in B.C. are eligible for these provincial and federal programs. They can be accessed through Trade and Invest BC.
• Connecting to business advisors. We’re offering free one-on-one consultations with a business advisor to get help finding government programs and funding opportunities.
• Providing tariff guidance. We’re helping qualifying businesses get tariff exemptions or reductions if they meet the rules of origin under some trade agreements.

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• Trade and Invest BC
• Supports for businesses | B.C.’s response to unjustified U.S. tariffs

Rural, remote and First Nations communities are vital to B.C.’s economy.

We’re building on local strengths to attract investment, create jobs and support strong, thriving communities.

B.C.'s strengths

• Well-positioned for economic growth. B.C.’s smaller communities have distinct economic advantages. They have access to natural resources and transport routes, lower costs for doing business, strong local networks, skilled workers and plenty room to grow.

Building on our strengths

• Listening to and supporting local governments. We’re working closely with rural, remote, and First Nations communities to understand their unique needs, bring forward their ideas, and make sure their voices help shape decisions.
• Supporting rural jobs and growth. We’re helping smaller communities support local businesses, attract new opportunities, and create more good jobs closer to home.
• Investing in rural economic infrastructure. We’re helping communities develop new infrastructure, services or programs needed to diversify their economy and support long-term growth.
• Preparing for business investment and land development. We’re helping communities get ready to attract investment by identifying business opportunities and available land for development.
• Supporting communities through economic transition. We’re helping communities respond to major economic changes, like the loss of a large employer or shifts connected to large projects in the area.
• Improving connectivity. We’re working to connect every community and household in B.C. to high-speed internet access. We’re also improving cell service along highways and in remote areas.

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• Rural economic development
• Indigenous economic development resources
• Economic development services

B.C.’s leadership in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices is helping build a stronger economy that works for everyone. Our focus on clean energy, social equity and reconciliation are deeply embedded in how we do business.

B.C.'s strengths

• Environmental leadership. B.C. is a leader in environmental protection, clean energy and sustainable resource development. Businesses follow clear, consistent rules to help protect our land, air and water.
• Social commitment. B.C. supports meaningful reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples through world-leading laws and economic partnerships. We’re also working to eliminate systemic discrimination and support a diverse, skilled workforce where everyone feels safe and welcome.
• Good governance. B.C. offers a stable, transparent government and regulatory environment based on the rule of law. Elected leaders and professional regulators follow clear frameworks that support responsible business practices and build investor confidence.

Building on our strengths

• Encouraging responsible investment and jobs. Our ESG leadership positions B.C. as a trusted destination for global investment, trade and innovation-led economic growth.

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• Environmental, social and governance advantages | Trade and Invest BC

B.C. is an extraordinary place, with a strong economy and great opportunities. But too many people still have a hard time with housing costs. We’re working to help more people find a home they can afford in a community they love.

B.C.'s strengths

• Leading the country in housing solutions. B.C. is working to deliver more homes for people, faster. And it’s making a difference. Rents are going down . More rentals are being built than ever. And housing construction is going strong.

Building on our strengths

• Supporting renters. We’re capping rent increases, providing an annual $400 renters rebate, and making sure more affordable rentals are protected and built in your community.
• Supporting first-time homebuyers. We’re making it easier for people to buy their first home with tax benefits, partnerships and more housing options.
• Supporting people who face housing barriers. We’re providing emergency supports, financial assistance, supportive housing with wraparound services to help more people find and keep the homes they need.
• Supporting homeowners. We’re offering property tax grants and deferrals to help homeowners with costs and providing more support to rent out units on their property.
• Supporting builders and communities to add more homes. We’re cutting red tape, speeding up approvals, fixing outdated rules, and using public land better, so communities can deliver more housing for the people who live and work there.

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•  More homes for people

B.C.’s dedicated doctors,nurses and healthcare workers take pride in delivering quality care through our publicly funded health system. We’re working to strengthen health care, so everyone can get the care they need, when and where they need it.

B.C.'s strengths

• Universal access to publicly funded care. Everyone in B.C. has access to health care, no matter their income or background. Our focus is on working to deliver better, faster care no matter where you live.

Building on our strengths

• Improving access to care. We’re helping more people find a family doctor or nurse practitioner, lowering medication costs and expanding mental health and addictions care.
• Delivering better care for everyone. We’re improving services like surgery and cancer care, while addressing racism in health care and adopting new ways to deliver better, faster care.
• Growing our workforce. We’re hiring and training more doctors, nurses and health workers, including in rural, remote and First Nations communities.
• Building better health care. We’re building more hospitals, clinics, cancer centres and long-term care homes in communities across the province.
• Keeping people healthy. Prevention is the best medicine. We’re helping people take action to prevent injuries and illnesses to live a longer, healthier life.

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• Strengthening health care
• Building better mental health and addictions care
• Health capital projects in B.C.

Quality education and affordable child care are key parts of B.C.’s plan to build a stronger economy that works for everyone. Every dollar we invest in learning is an investment in our future.

B.C.'s strengths

• Giving students a strong start. B.C.’s public schools are among the best in the world. Students learn important skills like critical thinking, creativity and teamwork in safe, welcoming classrooms. They also gain tech, digital and trades skills to help prepare for future jobs.
• Supporting families through affordable child care. Quality child care supports early learning and helps more parents, especially women, return to work or school. This helps families thrive and strengthens our workforce.

Building on our strengths

• Delivering a future-ready curriculum. B.C.’s redesigned curriculum prepares students for a technology-rich world where the ways we learn, work and communicate are changing constantly.
• Building modern schools for growing communities. We’re building and upgrading schools – creating 44,000 new student spaces and 39,000 seismically safe seats throughout B.C. since 2017.
• Expanding access to affordable child care. We’re helping to lower fees for families and supporting early childhood educators so more children throughout B.C. can access quality care. We’re also working with our education partners to deliver child care spaces on school grounds – making it easier for families to find high-quality care close to home, in places they already know and trust.

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• B.C.’s curriculum
• Major school capital projects
• ChildCareBC

B.C. has a strong economy and Canada’s fastest wage growth, but we are facing uncertain times.

Too many hardworking people are struggling with high costs driven by trade disruptions, housing speculators, and profiteers taking advantage.

We will not leave you to fend for yourself. We’re focused on reducing costs so families can build a good life and thrive.

B.C.'s strengths

• Costs coming down. B.C.’s work to bring down costs is making a difference. Rents are down. And child care costs, auto insurance rates and electricity prices are at historic lows.

Building on our strengths

• Delivering homes for people. We’re helping first-time homebuyers, increasing rental homes, capping rent increases, and cracking down on housing speculation that drive up costs.
• Easing everyday costs. We’re delivering benefits like the monthly BC Family Benefit, a renter’s rebate and other tax credits to help with the cost of living.
• Supporting strong public services. We’re covering more health expenses, cancelling unfair fees like MSP and bridge tolls, and keeping costs for auto insurance, child care, electricity and transit low.
• Building a strong economy. We’re strengthening our economy with good jobs  to support the public services we rely on.

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• B.C. Benefits Connector to access savings