Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF) in British Columbia | PacifiCan

“Pacific Economic Development Canada - PacifiCan”

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$10,000,000.00

Maximum Eligible Amount

Government Grant, Repayable Contribution

Fund Type

The Jobs and Growth Fund provided funding to businesses and organizations to help create jobs and position local economies for long-term growth. The fund, delivered by Canada’s regional development agencies (RDAs), provided $700 million nationally over 3 years. This included up to $70 million dedicated to businesses created after January 2020 that meet eligibility criteria. PacifiCan invested $85.4 million in British Columbia to help job creators and the organizations that support them to future-proof their businesses, build resiliency and grow by transitioning to a green economy, fostering an inclusive recovery, enhancing competitiveness and creating jobs across the province.

Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) supports innovation, business growth and community economic development in British Columbia. PacifiCan’s goals are:

  • quality jobs for British Columbians
  • competitive industry clusters
  • globally successful businesses
  • growth that includes rural, Indigenous and underrepresented communities



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