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PacifiCan announces launch of new pilot aimed at helping B.C. businesses realize their growth ambitions

 British Columbians are known for their entrepreneurial spirit. As B.C. businesses grow, they generate jobs, drive exports, and bolster the economy. However, many businesses with growth ambitions lack access to the critical supports they need to help them achieve their full potential.

PacifiCan announces launch of new pilot aimed at helping B.C. businesses realize their growth ambitions (CNW Group/Pacific Economic Development Canada)
PacifiCan announces launch of new pilot aimed at helping B.C. businesses realize their growth ambitions (CNW Group/Pacific Economic Development Canada)
Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan) announced the launch of PacifiCan's Business Acceleration Pilot. This pilot aims to increase the number of medium- and large-sized businesses operating in B.C. by working with partners to accelerate the growth of existing small- and medium-sized businesses.

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Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald speaks with reporters in Ottawa following the launch of public consultations on the government’s next agricultural policy framework.

Also speaking are Sophie Chatel (parliamentary secretary to the agriculture minister), Yasir Naqvi (MP for Ottawa Centre), Kerry-Leigh Burchill (director general of the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum), and Keith Currie (president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture).