Asia-Pacific Initiative
The launch of the Asia-Pacific Initiative in 2007 marked British Columbia’s commitment to seize on its unprecedented position as Canada’s Pacific Gateway. The initiative focuses on boosting B.C.’s economic prosperity by increasing trade, investment and knowledge collaboration with the global economic drivers of the 21st century: China, India, Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia.
The Asia-Pacific Initiative consists of five priority strategies:
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Build a global identity for Canada’s Pacific Gateway.
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Strengthen B.C.’s trade and investment relationships.
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Develop a world-class supply chain and gateway infrastructure.
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Develop and attract a labour force that has Pacific Century skills.
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Position B.C. as North America’s Asia-Pacific destination.
British Columbia's business community has been at the forefront of the Province’s drive to strengthen B.C.’s trade and investment links with the Asia Pacific. This community has supported the progress of the Asia-Pacific Initiative, which can be reviewed in the annual reports.
Reports:
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Asia Pacific Initiative (PDF 19.1MB)
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2009-2010 Asia Pacific Initiative Annual Report (PDF 1,037KB)
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2008-2009 Asia Pacific Initiative Annual Report (PDF 643KB)
