Championed by the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance, Vancouver Island has received an official designation as a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) from the Government of Canada.
“The Vancouver Island Foreign Trade Zone highlights British Columbia’s export potential and supports the best interests of the Island’s industries and community.”
— The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development
Read the full News Release from Western Economic Diversification Canada
This designation is crucial to the growth of the Vancouver Island economy, will increase global competitiveness, production volumes and distribution of Island-made products.
— George Hanson, President & CEO, Vancouver Island Economic Alliance
Join an expert panel at The State of the Island Economic Summit for an in-depth discussion on the work to be done to take full advantage of the newly awarded FTZ designation.
