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Today, B.C. signed the Canadian Mutual Recognition Agreement to free the flow of goods across Canada.

By breaking down #trade barriers and cutting red tape, we're creating new opportunities.

This is key to our #LookWest strategy. 🍁

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Look West is our historic plan to strengthen B.C.’s economy and create jobs.

We're partnering with First Nations, local communities, and industry on clean energy, renewable fuel, marine sector, trades training, tech and life sciences.

This is B.C.'s moment, and Canada's opportunity. 🍁

B.C.’s Look West plan:

📈 Sets a 10-yr vision to strengthen B.C. and Canada’s economy and grow key industries

✅ Aims to secure $200 B in private sector investment in major projects over the next decade

👩‍🎓 Doubles skilled trades training funding by 2028-29

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Our government is leveraging our natural advantages in critical minerals and clean energy while continuing to grow sectors where we have deep expertise, including aerospace, maritime, life sciences, construction innovation, quantum computing and AI.

Delivering prosperity, good jobs for B.C., Canada B.C.’s Look West plan to strengthen economic security in the face of threats by The Jill Bennett Show

B.C. rolled out Look West — a plan to fast-track major projects and grow the workforce. What it means for jobs, investment and the province’s future, with @ravikahlon.bsky.social megaphone.link/CORU5363050659

Today we launched Look West, a strategy that brings gov't, industry and communities together to:

⚙️ Deliver major projects faster
👩‍🎓 Expand skills training
🚢 Grow key sectors that drive innovation & resilience

We’re creating good jobs and building a resilient economy for B.C. and Canada.

Look West is our plan to secure hundreds of billions of dollars in investments, make sure British Columbians are first in line for jobs and drive success in key industries.

Delivering prosperity, good jobs for B.C., Canada B.C.’s Look West plan to strengthen economic security in the face of threats

B.C. is leading the nation, with our province making up a big share of Canada’s major projects list.

That’s shovels in the ground and paycheques in people’s pockets.

The world is changing. Canada needs an economic engine that can deliver.

#StrongerBC #LookWest

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We’re not waiting, we’re leading! Today we launched Look West, a bold plan to deliver major projects faster, expand skills training and grow key sectors. In the face of tariffs and global economic instability, this means more #BCjobs, stronger communities and a resilient economy. B.C. is leading the nation, with our province making up a big share of Canada’s major projects list. That’s shovels in the ground and paycheques in people’s pockets. The world is changing. Canada needs an economic engine that can deliver. #StrongerBC #LookWest

We’re not waiting, we’re leading!

Today we launched Look West, a bold plan to deliver major projects faster, expand skills training and grow key sectors.

In the face of tariffs and global economic instability, this means more #BCjobs, stronger communities and a resilient economy.

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This is about creating good jobs, strengthening communities, and building an economy that can stand on its own in a time of global uncertainty and the ongoing effects of Trump-era tariffs.

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Nearly half of Canada's major projects are in B.C.

That's why we're investing $241M in trades training so British Columbians will have the skills for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

You’ll be hearing more about our plans to grow the economy & create jobs in the days ahead.

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Every British Columbian deserves the opportunity to succeed.

That’s why we’re making the largest investment in trades training. Providing $241 million over three years, we’re going to train the next generation of skilled tradespeople in BC to get big things done.

We’re doubling B.C.’s trades training seats because our people are ready to build the future.

Our workers have the talent. Our communities have the drive.
B.C. is ready to power Canada’s economy forward. Let’s get it done. 💪🌲🇨🇦

B.C.'s economy remains resilient and strong, despite global headwinds. We have tens of billions of dollars in shovel-ready projects ready to go.

With major economic projects comes prosperity for communities, good jobs for people, and strong services for families.

Minister’s statement on October Labour Force Survey results Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth, has issued the following statement on the release of Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for October 2025:

This week we launched a joint federal-provincial forestry task force and opened trade offices in the U.K. to diversify markets beyond the US.

We'll continue building on B.C.'s strengths to create good jobs and grow a resilient economy for everyone.

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Despite global uncertainty, B.C.’s economy remains resilient with yr/yr increase of 36,100 jobs, including 27,400 more in the private sector.

We can’t control what the US President does, but we can defend B.C. workers and build a stronger, more independent economy.

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At the First Nations Leadership Gathering this morning discussing partnerships that benefit all communities. B.C. has tens of billions in shovel-ready projects that will create jobs, prosperity, and build a stronger economy through partnership with First Nations. #FNLG #UNDRIP

At the First Nations Leadership Gathering this morning discussing partnerships that benefit all communities.

B.C. has tens of billions in shovel-ready projects that will create jobs, prosperity, and build a stronger economy through partnership with First Nations.

#FNLG #UNDRIP

Last week, I announced the groundbreaking for Nanaimo’s new BC Cancer Centre 🏥

✨ 16 treatment bays
✨ 2 treatment rooms
✨ Advanced CT & PET imaging
✨ 4 linear accelerators to deliver radiation treatment
✨ A new oncology pharmacy

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Being impacted by a disaster event is extremely difficult for communities. Our priority is keeping people, businesses, and properties safe during emergencies.

We've launched a new resource to help businesses & communities prepare for and recover from disaster events.
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It’s important for us to speak directly to Americans looking to build home or renovate. How much this work costs is going up – because Donald Trump has slapped additional tariffs on top of already unfair softwood duties. We didn’t do it, so we shouldn’t wear it.

Despite tariff uncertainty, B.C. small businesses continue to show resilience:

✅ 4th lowest small business tax in 🇨🇦
✅ 3rd highest 5-year growth rate in 🇨🇦
✅ One of only two provinces with rising long-term confidence

We'll keep building an economy that works for people.
#BCjobs #SmallBizWeek

Small businesses are the backbone of BC's economy.

They're driving innovation, creating jobs, and strengthening our communities.

This week, visit a local business and support the neighborhood cafés, bookstores and service providers who help BC thrive.
#BCSmallBiz #SmallBusinessWeek

New legislation powers economy with clean energy, North Coast Transmission Line The Government of British Columbia is launching a bold set of actions designed to drive investment in major projects that will grow the economy, diversify markets and create new jobs, enabling province- and nation-building industrial projects that will unlock the full economic potential of northern B.C.

We're taking bold actions to drive investment in major projects that will grow BC's economy, diversify markets & create new #BCjobs.

Nation-building industrial projects like the NCTL will unlock the full econ. potential of northern B.C. & Canada
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Homes across BC and millions around the world will be lit up as family and friends gather to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness and justice over injustice.

Happy Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas to everyone celebrating!

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Had great discussions with Consuls General from Japan, Korea, and ASEAN on strengthening Indo-Pacific trade and investment ties.

B.C. offers a stable environment for collaboration in key sectors and we look forward to advancing mutually beneficial economic growth for our people.

Thank you @bizcouncilbc.bsky.social for championing our businesses and building strong communities.

As we look to the future, our message to Ottawa and global investors is clear:

If you want to drive economic growth and opportunity for Canada, look west.

B.C. is ready to lead.🍁

BC will drive the Canadian economy at a time when it's under attack by Trump and those who echo his message here.

If Canada wants to grow its economy, the answer is simple: look west to British Columbia.

That's where we're building a path to prosperity for all Canadians.🍁

Minister’s statement on September Labour Force Survey results Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth, has issued the following statement on the release of Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for September 2025:

BC unemployment is 6.4%, below national average.

We will continue leveraging B.C.'s strengths to be the economic engine of Canada, moving major projects forward, helping to create good family-supporting jobs and strengthening the province's economy.

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We know communities are feeling the impact of global economic uncertainty and big challenges.

Despite these pressures, B.C.'s economy remains resilient. In Sept:

✅Employment up 7,800
✅48,600 jobs gained yr/yr
✅25,000 private sector jobs, leading all provinces

#BCJobs
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Vaping rates are rising across BC, and so is nicotine addiction. We've introduced new legislation that allows BC to take legal action against vape companies to recover public health care costs tied to vaping-related harm.

More info: https://news.gov.bc.ca/32880