New PacifiCan Surrey headquarters - slated to open in fall 2024 - brings more local, on-the-ground presence to better serve B.C. communities
PacifiCan, the federal economic development agency dedicated to British Columbians, reached a milestone with the formal announcement of the agency's new headquarters in Surrey.
Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced PacifiCan's new home at Station Tower near City Centre, Surrey's growing economic hub. The announcement was made at the nearby SFU Surrey campus during the launch of Circle Innovation's Healthtech SME Program - a PacifiCan-funded project.
This project is just one example of how PacifiCan is focused on helping grow B.C. businesses, creating quality jobs, connecting industry leaders, and supporting an inclusive economy that benefits all British Columbians. Since 2021, PacifiCan has supported over 450 projects that have helped communities and businesses create more than 7,600 jobs, achieve $590 million in revenue growth, and helped 3,100 small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Surrey is a hub for innovative businesses, research centers, and universities, all working together to boost B.C.'s economy. Having a federal presence in Surrey will help the agency better serve the Lower Mainland and the growing economies south of the Fraser Valley.
This announcement builds on PacifiCan's growing footprint across B.C. to better serve the diverse needs of the entire province. Last year, PacifiCan expanded its on-the-ground presence beyond Vancouver, and now has regional staff based in Campbell River, Cranbrook, Fort St. John, Kelowna, Prince George, Prince Rupert, and Victoria.
