Invest Vancouver, a public economic development organization in western Canada, held its first investment seminar in Tokyo to promote collaboration and investment partnerships between Japanese companies and businesses, educational institutions and others in the Metro Vancouver region.
Invest Vancouver, a public economic development organization in British Columbia in western Canada, held an investment seminar in Tokyo on 26 October, attended by approximately 50 representatives of Japanese companies. Held with the cooperation of the BC Trade and Investment Office, the seminar aimed to promote networking and investment and business partnerships between Japanese companies and businesses, educational and research institutions, industry associations and others in the region.
Invest Vancouver explained that it is the organization responsible for attracting companies to the region, and that it supports the development of networks with relevant organizations and provides advice drawing on local knowledge. The seminar highlighted Vancouver's role as a gateway to the North American market, its convenient access through ports and airports, and the diversity of its talent pool as key strengths.
As part of the presentation summaries, the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada explained the progress of the Japan-Canada partnership and introduced survey results indicating that Japan ranked first in favorability among Asian countries. The seminar also covered the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership concluded in 2026 and additional investment related to LNG, with the view expressed that cooperation between the two countries would deepen going forward.
BCIT and SFU introduced initiatives involving talent development, the commercialization of research results and business collaboration, while industry organizations including Life Sciences BC, DigiBC and Climate Door explained the region's strengths and potential for cooperation. A networking reception was held after the seminar, deepening interaction among participants.