Government of Canada to announce funding to propel British Columbia’s small and medium-sized businesses forward

October 13, 2023 – Vancouver, British Columbia – The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), will announce funding to support small and medium-sized businesses and help workers improve their technical skills.

The event will feature remarks from Minister Sajjan followed by a question and answer session with media.

Event:             The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the 
                          Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan),
                          to deliver remarks and announce funding to help B.C. businesses grow locally and compete globally.

Date:               October 16, 2023

Time:              10:00 am PDT
                         Media are welcome to join a pre-announcement tour at 9:30am.

Location:        Atrium, Brimacombe Building at the University of British Columbia
                         2355 East Mall
                         Vancouver, B.C.

Parking:         Public parking is located nearby in the Health Sciences parkade located at 2250 Health Sciences Mall,
                          Vancouver.