Harjit Sajjan, the minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), was in Kelowna Nov. 16 to announce the opening of a new PacifiCan office in Kelowna and a second one in Cranbook.
Later in the day Sajjan had the opportunity to tour the new Clean Tech Hub, a project funded by PacifiCan in 2021.
An announcement was made following the tour that UBCO will receive $1.04 million to help businesses implement circular economic practices.
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