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New Global Talent Stream to help Canadian businesses support the creation of good jobs for Canadians
Minister Hajdu meets with industry leaders on the Global Talent Stream The Government of Canada’s new Global Talent Stream will create good, middle-class jobs in our country by helping innovative companies in Canada access the... -
Presenting 6 of Vancouver’s Emerging Seed-Stage Startups
The Vancouver Tech Showcase is a highly curated deal flow event designed to accelerate follow-on funding through deep dive sessions with investors. -
Are you an investor looking for top dealflow in Vancouver?
On May 29, the Vancouver Economic Commission and Highline Beta invite you to the second Vancouver Tech Showcase, to look behind the scenes of Canada’s #1 startup ecosystem and engage with Vancouver’s... -
JOSHUA JACKSON’S LIQUID MEDIA GROUP INKS FIRST-LOOK DEAL WITH PRODUCTIVITY MEDIA
Vancouver, B.C. (May 8, 2017) – Joshua Jackson’s Liquid Media Group announced today that it has signed a three-year first-look deal with Canada’s Productivity Media Inc. (PMI). The deal calls for a minimum of $50... -
Talent and Top Companies Gathered at Vancouver’s Largest Career Fair for Digital Entertainment & Interactive, Film & TV industries
2000 professionals and students storm Vancouver Convention Centre to meet prospective employers, vie for over 400 lucrative jobs at 35 studios Vancouver, BC (May 6, 2017) – Earlier today, the first waves of an estimated... -
Over 400 High-Demand Jobs Available at Vancouver’s Largest Career Fair for Digital Entertainment and Interactive Industry
Unprecedented growth inspires Vancouver’s film & TV production industry to join VFX & Animation and Game Design exhibitors at 2017 Career Fair The continued growth of the Digital Entertainment & Interactive and Film & TV industries... -
Announcing the Discovery Foundation Capital Mentorship Program
Launching today at a sold-out ‘Strategic Fundraising 101’ program the VEC is inviting Vancouver based tech entrepreneurs to apply to the next stage of the program, Mastermind: Capital (insert URL), a month long, hands-on... -
Meet the Film Commissioner: A Chat with David Shepheard (Part 1)
In a recent interview with film industry ’zine Playback, David Shepheard opened up about what he wants to accomplish in his role in 2017, the biggest challenges facing Vancouver, the major growth opportunities in the city... -
Vancouver—Canada’s #1 Startup Ecosystem
Vancouver being rated as Canada’s number one startup ecosystem by Startup Genome is cause for celebration indeed. To be ranked 15th in the world is an incredible achievement... -
Startup Genome Releases Global Startup Ecosystem Report and Ranking 2017
U.S. Cities Claim Five of Top Ten Spots While Canadian, European and Asian Cities Claim 11 of Top 20 Spots. GSER Emerges As The Most Comprehensive Analysis Of Startup Ecosystems, Drawing On Data From 10,000 Startups And 300 Partner Organizations Globally -
Cleantech Roundup: Global 100 and Patient Capital
Clean tech is now Canada’s fastest-growing industry, outpacing all other sectors in job growth rate in 2015. Vancouver is Western Canada’s clean tech hub, accounting for approximately a quarter of all Canadian clean tech companies -
Take Names & Level Up: Vancouver’s Mobile Games Industry at PG Connects
Several times a year, the Vancouver Economic Commission organises delegations of Vancouver businesses to international conferences identified as having strategic value for local companies—particularly opportunities related to talent, capital and global networking. In addition to... -
Canada’s Large Cities Meet to Discuss Shifting Economic Sands
Consider Canada City Alliance holds Consultations with Federal Government on a Wide Range of Economic Issues - Collaborating as members of the Consider Canada City Alliance (CCCA), thirteen of Canada’s large cities met in Ottawa... -
Happy Lunar New Year!
The team at the Asia-Pacific Centre (APC) is encouraged by last year’s successes and excited for the next twelve months. Here are a few highlights we were particularly proud of from the Year of the Monkey and a thing or two that we are looking forward to in the Year of the Rooster. -
False Creek Flats draft area plan to be presented at open house
A plan for the future of the False Creek Flats to become a more productive, sustainable, and connected area of our city is in its final phase of development. Join us at an open house The... -
Roundup: Why Moviemakers Love Vancouver (feat. NPH)
There are lots of different parameters producers must balance when deciding to locate productions around the world. Vancouver already has many elements in place: world-class creative and technical talent, equipment suppliers, contractors and specialist... -
FULL-TIME HIRE: Office Administrator / Internal Events Coordinator
Are you an events maven with a knack for problem-solving? Are you a resourceful and organized self-starter motivated by your professionalism and can-do attitude? -
Newly-launched Vancouver Company Darkhorse10 Pictures Inc. looks to capture Chinese markets, spur VFX consumer revolution
Today, executives and delegates announced the launch of Darkhorse10 Pictures Inc. a new VFX-provider looking to build Vancouver’s reputation as an IP-creation centre by using VFX-driven storylines with international appeal. -
New companies and renewed agreements launched, signed against backdrop of 4th Annual Canada–China Business Forum, December 1
Two companies – VFX studio Darkhorse10 Pictures and social-foodie tech company FanDine Technologies – announced their launches at the Vancouver Economic Commission’s (VEC) 4th Annual Canada–China Business Forum. -
This is Not the New Silicon Valley: Canada’s Missed Opportunity at Web Summit
Canada’s brand is peaking in the context of Brexit and a nasty, divisive US election. But Britain is in Portugal with a 7,000-strong startup delegation in tow. With the world watching, we all should be asking ourselves: where is Canada?