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British Columbia announces trade mission to India to boost businesses, seek new markets: Report

IANS | January 07, 2026 04:23 PM

NEW DELHI: British Columbia (BC) will send a trade delegation to India for a five-day mission, starting January 12, to promote local businesses and seek new markets, the province’s Premier David Eby has said.

The mission will a include BC’s Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth Ravi Kahlon, with officials scheduled to meet government and business leaders in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh and Bengaluru, reports CBC News.

The Premier said in Vancouver that the trip aims to create opportunities for Canada's businesses, especially those in forestry sector which has been hard hit by US President Donald Trump's tariffs.

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