Government of Canada to announce major investments in AI and aerospace innovation in British Columbia

Government of Canada, through PacifiCan, to announce investments that expand defence research capacity, accelerate innovation, and support B.C. companies entering defence supply chains.

Government of Canada to announce major investments in AI and aerospace innovation in British Columbia From: Pacific Economic Development Canada

Media advisory Government of Canada, through PacifiCan, to announce investments that expand defence research capacity, accelerate innovation, and support B.C. companies entering defence supply chains. March 30, 2026 – North Saanich, British Columbia Event: Will Greaves, Member of Parliament for Victoria, on behalf of the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, will announce investments that expand defence research capacity, accelerate innovation, and support B.C. companies entering defence supply chains.

Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Time: 2:00 p.m. Please RSVP to Renée LeBlanc Proctor for event location details. Contacts Renée LeBlanc ProctorSenior Communications Advisor and Press Secretary Office of the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and Minister responsible for PacifiCanrenee.proctor@infc.gc.ca renee.proctor@infc.gc.ca

Lynsey BrothersCommunications Manager PacifiCanlynsey.brothers@pacifican.gc.ca lynsey.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 Defence industry Aerospace industry Artificial intelligence British Columbia Defence science and technology media general public business media advisories Hon. Gregor Robertson