T

he

Ministry of

International Trade and Minister

Responsible for Asia Pacific Strategy and

Multiculturalism

pursues

strategic opportunities to promote British Columbia

internationally

as a

preferred place to invest and

do business. This is done by

delivering services that accelerate

British

Columbia’s exports,

attract strategic investments including international offices,

develop international

partnerships, increase awareness of B.C.’s competitive advantages, negotiate t

rade

agreements

and

deliver venture capital programs. The ministry also promotes

the benefits of B.C.’s diverse cultures

and

connects communities with

services

to eliminate racism

and foster

the full and free participation

of all British Columbians in the

economic, social, cultural and political life of British Columbia.

These efforts promote economic prosperity in communities across the pro

vince while simultaneously

positioning the province for long

-

term growth

and creating jobs for British Columbians