Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan Progress & Engagement

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1 WELCOME to the WEBINAR Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan Progress & Engagement 1:30-3:00pm PST June 14, 2012 Audio information: -Dial-In Number: Conference ID: Mute phone: mute button or *6 -Please do not put phone on hold Visual Information: Troubleshooting: Click on Voice and Video in the menu bar Follow instructions in the meeting invitation. Call IT support at if issues cannot be resolved. 1

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6 Presenters Greg Goodwin Executive Director Regional Economic Policy & Projects Branch, Economic Development Division Amy Schneider Director Strategic Initiatives and Analysis, Regional Economic Policy & Projects Branch, Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation Tanya Twynstra Director Citizen Engagement, BCjobsplan and Govtogetherbc, Government Communications and Public Engagement Audio information: -Dial-In Number: Conference ID: Mute phone: mute button or *6 -Please do not put phone on hold Visual Information: Troubleshooting: Click on Voice and Video in the menu bar Follow instructions in the meeting invitation. Call IT support at if issues cannot be resolved. 6

7 Webinar Agenda 1:30-1:40 Orientation & Introduction Darby Cameron, Facilitator 1:40-2:00 Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan 6 Month Progress Report 2:00-2:15 Regional Economic Investment Attraction Pilots Greg Goodwin, Executive Director Amy Schneider, Director 2:15-2:30 New developments on the BC Jobs Plan Citizen Engagement website Tanya Twynstra, Director 2:30-2:55 Questions 2:55-3:00 Close 7

8 Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan Greg Goodwin, Executive Director Regional Economic Policy & Projects Economic Development Division Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation

9 JTI s Mandate Open markets to BC products Attract new investment Provide labour market support and manage provincial immigration programs Support regional economic development Support innovation, commercialization and entrepreneurship Develop BC s tourism industry 9

10 BC Jobs Plan 3 Pillars of the BC Jobs Plan: 1. Working with employers and communities to enable job creation across B.C. 2. Strengthening our infrastructure to get our goods to market. 3. Expanding markets for B.C. products and services, particularly in Asia. 10

11 BC Jobs Plan Canada Starts Here will ensure that British Columbia prospers from these emerging trends. 11

12 Opening Markets International Trade & Investment Attraction Premier s jobs and trade missions Reduce/eliminate barriers to exports and investment Increase awareness of competitive business climate Attract international investment and foreign offices to BC Double BC s international trade and investment presence 12

13 Opening Markets Competitiveness & Innovation BC Venture Capital programs Business Tax Credit programs Apprenticeship training tax credit Regulatory Reform Small Business Roundtable & Aboriginal Small Business Roundtable Technology Sector Strategy 13

14 Key Sectors Driving Export Growth NATURAL RESOURCE SECTORS Forestry Mining Natural Gas Agri-Foods KNOWLEDGE BASED SECTORS Technology, Clean Tech & Green Economy Tourism INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS International Education Transportation: Ports, Marine & Aerospace 14

15 Sector Strategies Agrifoods A Strategy for Growth Tourism Strategy Gaining the Edge Natural Gas Next Decade and Beyond Pacific Gateway Transportation Strategy LNG Strategy BC s Newest Industry Forest Sector Our Natural Advantage Mineral Exploration & Mining Seizing Global Demand International Education Strategy 15

16 Job Creation Ensuring British Columbians have the Skills to Compete Regional Workforce Tables Labour market and training programs Immigration Task Force BC Jobs and Investment Board Aboriginal Business and Investment Council Regional Economic Investment Pilots 16

17 Six month progress report Setting targets: o Eight new mines in operation by 2015 & the expansion of at least nine o Bring at least one LNG pipeline and terminal online by 2015 with three operating by 2020 o Create investment attraction strategies for each region o Increase the number of international students in B.C. by 50 per cent over the next four years 17

18 Six month progress report& looking ahead Meeting targets: o o o o o Four mines have begun construction, received approvals, or extended operations Regional Economic Investment Pilots established in Campbell River, North Fraser and the Barriere- McBride corridor Jobs and Investment Board established Major Investments Office established 30 agreements signed on the BC Jobs and Trade mission to bring over 2,500 students to B.C. over the next five years 18

19 Early Signs of Success BC exports grew 14.2% to $32.8 billion Tourism from China up 15.3% Seaspan shipbuilding contract Encana Mitsubishi Cutbank Ridge Partnership 19

20 QUESTIONS? SHARE YOUR IDEAS AT:

21 Regional Economic Investment Pilots BC Jobs Plan Progress & Engagement Initiatives Amy Schneider Economic Development Division Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation

22 Overview The Pilots Context and Details The Engagement Process Outcomes Tips for the Future

23 The Context Jobs Plan Objective #6: Enhance business access and productivity Work with communities and businesses to: o Create regional investment attraction strategies o Respond to investment enquiries

24 Pilot Areas North Fraser Barriere-McBride Corridor Campbell River First Nations community-tbc

25 Intensified Approach Select pilot areas Host local economic forum Select community priority projects Focused project teams to drive outcomes Evaluate

26 Local Economic Forums North Fraser- December 8, 2011 Barriere-McBride Corridor- January 16, 2012 Campbell River- January 30, 2012

27 Implementation Phase Community/ Regional Forum Project teams Reporting Priority Projects Engagement and Communication Evaluation

28 Initial Outcomes Community support Regional opportunities identified High expectations re: delivery Interest in progress updates

29 Hints/Tips Planning and Groundwork Clear and Ongoing Communications Cast a Wide Net Continue the Engagement

30 Discussion Questions How have you used engagement initiatives to identify community priorities? What tips and hints can you share from citizen engagement initiatives in your community? Are there any best practices related to achieving transparent engagement processes when government decision-making is involved?

31 Thank you Contact: Amy Schneider, Director Regional Economic Policy and Programs Branch, Economic Development Division Information:

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33 It s a living plan. We can t do it alone. Join us in telling the world. Together, we will make it happen. This is just the beginning. This plan belongs to all British Columbians. The website is live and open to new ideas.

34 Next Phase Telling citizens and local stories to the world

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36 Inspiring Stories This is How I Started...my career, my business, my life in BC

37 Inspiring + Value for You Resources, Data, Tailored information, Searchable content, Ideas, Policy Input, Discussion, Calls to Action, Ways to Get Involved, Events.

38 We need help getting the word out

39 How you can help us? Add your Opinion Give Us Ideas for Content Give Us Ideas for Questions Tell people through newsletters, word of mouth Post your events Find Inspiring People/Stories Promotion through your social media

40 How we can help you? Profile People/Stories Social media Activity integration Profile

41 Quick Poll 41

42 Discussion/Questions Do you have ideas or tools to help spread the word? 42

43 Quick Poll 43

44 Discussion/Questions 44

45 THANK YOU for your participation in this webinar 45

46 Resources The BC Jobs Plan 6 Month Progress Report BC Jobs Plan Citizen Engagement website Regional Economic Investment Attraction Pilots 46

47 Contacts Greg Goodwin Executive Director, Regional Economic Policy & Projects Branch, Economic Development Division, Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation Amy Schneider Director, Regional Economic Policy & Projects Branch, Economic Development Division, Regional Economic Policy & Projects Tanya Twynstra Director, Citizen Engagement, BCjobsplan and Govtogetherbc, Government Communications and Public Engagement