Government of Canada to announce investments to strengthen B.C. tech sector and help businesses grow

Government of Canada to announce investments that accelerate the adoption and commercialization of artificial intelligence and quantum technologies in B.C., strengthen B.C.'s tech sector, and help businesses grow.

Government of Canada to announce investments to strengthen B.C. tech sector and help businesses grow From: Pacific Economic Development Canada

Media advisory Government of Canada to announce investments that accelerate the adoption and commercialization of artificial intelligence and quantum technologies in B.C., strengthen B.C.'s tech sector, and help businesses grow. May 8, 2026 – Vancouver, British Columbia Event: The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) will announce investments to accelerate the adoption and commercialization of artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum technologies, help businesses scale-up and compete, and create good jobs.

This event will feature a demonstration of innovative robotic technology that enhances mobility. Date: Monday, May 11, 2026 Time: 10:15 am (tour) 11:00 am (announcement) Please RSVP to Mohammad.Hussain@infc.gc.ca and Lynsey.Brothers@Pacifican.gc.ca for event location details.

Mohammad.Hussain@infc.gc.ca Lynsey.Brothers@Pacifican.gc.ca Contacts Mohammad HussainDirector of Communications Office of the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and Minister responsible for PacifiCanmohammad.hussain@infc.gc.ca Lynsey BrothersCommunications Manager PacifiCanlynsey.brothers@pacifican.gc.ca Stay connected Follow PacifiCan on X and LinkedIn Toll-Free Number: 1-888-338-9378 TTY (telecommunications device for the hearing impaired): 1-877-303-3388 PacifiCan X LinkedIn Innovation Artificial intelligence British Columbia Science and innovation media general public business media advisories Hon. Gregor Robertson