B.C. Government invites local governments to information session on strengthening economy

TAYLOR, B.C. — Members of local governments and the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) First Nations Members are invited to attend a virtual information session on a plan to strengthen the province’s economy. 

On June 8th, Brittny Anderson, Minister of State for Local Governments and Rural Communities, and Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth, will host a Look West information session from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. 

According to the Government of British Columbia, Look West is a plan to deliver major projects and create good jobs while strengthening B.C. and Canada’s economic security amid economic threats. 

The invitation was extended to the District of Taylor Council during a June 1st council meeting.

The province said the plan is built on three pillars: strengthening its workforce, delivering major projects faster and diversifying markets and growing targeted sectors. 

The information session is open to local government officials and staff, and will offer an overview of the plan, including a question-and-answer period. 

Local government officials and staff who wish to attend the information session are asked to register in advance. 

For more information on the Look West plan, visit the B.C. Government website.