P.G. To Host Economic Summit
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Prince George, B.C.- Prince George will host a New North economic summit in January as part of the Provincial Government's efforts to engage communities and top economic minds to help keep the province's economy healthy and strong.
The summit will focus on the unique opportunities and challenges in the region.
"We are focusing on two key priorities for our economy: competitiveness and productivity," said Premier Campbell. "We will be seeking the best possible input and expert advice on ways we can improve in those two areas and ensure our provincial economy remains strong."
The Province will undertake a series of other initiatives to solicit economic expertise and advice on how to build on B.C.'s economic strengths:
* A new Economic Advisory Council will be created, composed of some of Canada's top CEOs, academics and economists.
* A two-day Economic Summit will be held in Vancouver in late January to look at ways to capitalize on economic opportunities.
* New measures will be taken to implement the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement with Alberta. The agreement will be fully implemented by April 1, 2009 and create the second-largest economy in Canada.
* B.C. will work with other provinces and the federal government to eliminate regulatory duplication and reduce costs of federal-provincial overlap.
"There are enormous opportunities to continue growing and diversifying our economy, from opening up our northern energy and transportation corridors to bioenergy to hosting the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games," said Premier Campbell. "We'll look at how we can build on our potential as Canada's Pacific Gateway to Asia and how we can lower costs, increase competitiveness and build productivity."
This evening, Premier Campbell will take to the airwaves to talk about the Province's economy. The progran can be accessed 6:15 to 6:30 on the Hansard channel (91 in Prince George) or on the web
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Posted by: YamaDooPolCat on October 22 2008 2:46 PM
How can Campbell continue refusing to recall the Legislature on the basis that there is nothing to discuss, then out of the other side of his mouth say the province has a problem with its economy? If there is a problem then the Legislature should be in session to deal with it so we know how bad it really is.