The Honourable Kevin Falcon, Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier of British Columbia, spoke at a Burnaby Board of Trade luncheon at the Delta Burnaby on November 8th to discuss the current economic outlook and future economic opportunities for British Columbia.

Strong Asia Pacific connections were identified as a key pillar in the government’s strategy to lure investment dollars into the province. With an AAA credit rating, a record of prudent fiscal management, and a diversified economy, the provincial government is poised to aggressively tell the “BC Story” to foreign investors, attracting them to the province.

Following a tour of Europe where he witnessed the ongoing economic uncertainty and debt crisis firsthand, Falcon also cited the importance of governments meeting budget targets and working within a context of sound budgetary policy. Falcon said that British Columbia is in a very strong position to attract business investment, supporting economic development and job creation in the province.