Ministry of Jobs and Economic Growth

The Ministry of Jobs and Economic Growth manages government services that help support and maintain the strong and diverse economy that British Columbians need for long-term prosperity. It supports the growth of B.C.’s tech sector, champions innovation across the economy, nurtures small businesses, supports economic development throughout the province, and promotes B.C. internationally as a preferred place to invest and do business.

Featured topics

• Look West: Jobs and Prosperity for a Stronger BC and Canada
  Look West is a targeted plan designed to deliver major projects, create good jobs and strengthen B.C. and Canada’s economic security in the face of economic threats.
• B.C.’s response to unjustified U.S. tariffs
  British Columbia is focused on growing a strong economy, finding new trade partners, protecting core services and defending workers and businesses against President Trump’s tariffs.
• Rural Initiative
  Using a rural perspective in policymaking helps ensure government initiatives support economic growth in both rural and urban communities.
• Building B.C.’s Economy
  B.C. is actively building a stronger, more resilient economy by leveraging its clean energy capacity, natural resources, strategic trade connections, and skilled workforce to create jobs, attract investment, and expand into new markets.
• Economic Development
  Find resources, tools and templates to support economic development in B.C. communities.
• Small Business Support
  Guides and resources to assist you with your small business venture, as well as information about the Mobile Business Licence, which allows your business to operate across participating jurisdictions.
• Investment In Businesses With High-Growth Potential
  InBC is a $500 million strategic investment fund with a triple bottom line mandate that invests in high-growth potential businesses to help them scale up.
  • Read the InBC business case (PDF, 1.4MB). The document has been redacted to remove confidential information
• Technology and Innovation
  Investments in innovation to fuel the continued growth and diversification of our economy, including government's primary capital investment in support of research infrastructure: the BC Knowledge Development Fund.
• Ease of Doing Business
  To support government’s efforts to help business grow, attract investment and improve competitiveness, businesses can share challenges and solutions through the EaseBiz BC form.
  • See actions the Province has taken to make it easier to do business in B.C.
     

Featured services

• BizPaL
  Find the permits and licenses required when starting or operating your business. 
• Trade and Invest British Columbia 
  Helping International companies invest in British Columbia, one of North America's most competitive and dynamic business environments. 

Minister and Minister of State

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Parliamentary Secretary

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Deputy Minister