Vancouver, BC, February 8, 2019--As part of ongoing work to improve connectivity and strengthen ties between British Columbia and Washington state, B.C. Premier John Horgan has joined Washington Gov. Jay Inslee to announce that B.C. will help fund the next proposed phase of a study of a potential ultra-high-speed corridor service linking British Columbia, Washington state and Oregon.
Vancouver, BC, October 15, 2018--B.C. Premier John Horgan and Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee met this week for a bilateral meeting and signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to act jointly to grow the region's innovation economy, protect the environment and combat climate change, promote trade and improve transportation connectivity.
Vancouver, BC, July 27, 2018--A new in-depth study to evaluate the future of ultra-high-speed ground transportation is now underway as the Province of British Columbia, the Oregon Department of Transportation and Microsoft Corp., have joined Washington state in funding the effort.
Vancouver, BC, June 29, 2018--The BC Government announced that five projects were posted to BC Bid today, as the Province launches the second year of the B.C. Startup in Residence (STIR) pilot program.
Vancouver, BC, June 27, 2018--The Province of BC announced that it is extending its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) tech pilot program for another year, to help make it easier for tech and innovation companies to recruit top international talent to British Columbia.
Vancouver, BC, May 17, 2018--BC Government announced a $125 million investment in tech and talent initiatives this week (Research Projects ($102.6M), Grad Scholarships ($10.5M), Co-op opportunities and entrepreneurial training ($10.5M)).
Vancouver, BC, February 5, 2018--British Columbia's thriving tech sector will have a new voice in Ottawa and abroad, following Alan Winter's appointment as the province's first innovation commissioner.
Vancouver, BC, January 16, 2018--British Columbia will add about 2,900 tech-related spaces that are expected to result in 1,000 additional grads per year by 2023. Total provincial start-up funding this year is $4.4 million and is expected to increase to $42 million.
Vancouver, BC, January 4, 2018--Public colleges, institutes and universities throughout B.C. are being engaged as part of a plan to invest in additional tech-related seats.