Ravi Kahlon
@ravikahlon.bsky.social
BC Minister for Jobs and Economic Growth
MLA North Delta
Chair, Cabinet Committee on Tariff Response Two-time 🇨🇦 Olympian
Coach, Mentor and Proud Dad.
MLA North Delta
Chair, Cabinet Committee on Tariff Response Two-time 🇨🇦 Olympian
Coach, Mentor and Proud Dad.
We know communities like the forestry sector are feeling the impact of global economic uncertainty. But B.C.'s economy remains resilient.
In November:
✅ +6,200 jobs since Oct.
✅ +40,400 jobs yr/yr
✅ 6.4% unemployment (4th lowest in 🇨🇦)
✅ Highest women's FT jobs (+22K)
#BCJobs
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In November:
✅ +6,200 jobs since Oct.
✅ +40,400 jobs yr/yr
✅ 6.4% unemployment (4th lowest in 🇨🇦)
✅ Highest women's FT jobs (+22K)
#BCJobs
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December 5, 2025 at 4:55 PM
We know communities like the forestry sector are feeling the impact of global economic uncertainty. But B.C.'s economy remains resilient.
In November:
✅ +6,200 jobs since Oct.
✅ +40,400 jobs yr/yr
✅ 6.4% unemployment (4th lowest in 🇨🇦)
✅ Highest women's FT jobs (+22K)
#BCJobs
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In November:
✅ +6,200 jobs since Oct.
✅ +40,400 jobs yr/yr
✅ 6.4% unemployment (4th lowest in 🇨🇦)
✅ Highest women's FT jobs (+22K)
#BCJobs
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Had a great meeting with India's High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik and Consul General Masakui Rungsung on strengthening B.C.-India ties.
We discussed boosting trade and investment opportunities between our regions and expanding our partnerships in key sectors.
We discussed boosting trade and investment opportunities between our regions and expanding our partnerships in key sectors.
December 3, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Had a great meeting with India's High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik and Consul General Masakui Rungsung on strengthening B.C.-India ties.
We discussed boosting trade and investment opportunities between our regions and expanding our partnerships in key sectors.
We discussed boosting trade and investment opportunities between our regions and expanding our partnerships in key sectors.
During B.C. Buy Local Week, I encourage everyone to support the restaurants, retailers, farmers and makers who contribute so much to our communities.
Now more than ever, your support helps local business owners grow and keeps our communities strong.
#BCBuyLocal
Now more than ever, your support helps local business owners grow and keeps our communities strong.
#BCBuyLocal
December 2, 2025 at 7:41 PM
During B.C. Buy Local Week, I encourage everyone to support the restaurants, retailers, farmers and makers who contribute so much to our communities.
Now more than ever, your support helps local business owners grow and keeps our communities strong.
#BCBuyLocal
Now more than ever, your support helps local business owners grow and keeps our communities strong.
#BCBuyLocal
We're helping B.C. businesses test their technologies in real-world settings and bring them to market.
This new funding is part of our #LookWest plan to put people, communities, and businesses first and growing a resilient economy that can stand on its own.
news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
This new funding is part of our #LookWest plan to put people, communities, and businesses first and growing a resilient economy that can stand on its own.
news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
December 1, 2025 at 10:21 PM
We're helping B.C. businesses test their technologies in real-world settings and bring them to market.
This new funding is part of our #LookWest plan to put people, communities, and businesses first and growing a resilient economy that can stand on its own.
news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
This new funding is part of our #LookWest plan to put people, communities, and businesses first and growing a resilient economy that can stand on its own.
news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
It's #BCBuyLocal Week and a good opportunity to buy BC-made gifts and experiences this holiday season.
Choosing a neighbourhood café or buying B.C.-grown food helps build a stronger, more resilient local economy.
I encourage everyone to shop local this week and throughout the year.
Choosing a neighbourhood café or buying B.C.-grown food helps build a stronger, more resilient local economy.
I encourage everyone to shop local this week and throughout the year.
December 1, 2025 at 5:58 PM
It's #BCBuyLocal Week and a good opportunity to buy BC-made gifts and experiences this holiday season.
Choosing a neighbourhood café or buying B.C.-grown food helps build a stronger, more resilient local economy.
I encourage everyone to shop local this week and throughout the year.
Choosing a neighbourhood café or buying B.C.-grown food helps build a stronger, more resilient local economy.
I encourage everyone to shop local this week and throughout the year.
Congratulations to Darlene Rotchford on her appointment as Parliamentary Secretary for Armed Forces.
Looking forward to working w/ her to strengthen military ties and align BC's skills training with defence priorities in aerospace and shipbuilding under our #LookWest strategy.🚢
Looking forward to working w/ her to strengthen military ties and align BC's skills training with defence priorities in aerospace and shipbuilding under our #LookWest strategy.🚢
November 27, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Congratulations to Darlene Rotchford on her appointment as Parliamentary Secretary for Armed Forces.
Looking forward to working w/ her to strengthen military ties and align BC's skills training with defence priorities in aerospace and shipbuilding under our #LookWest strategy.🚢
Looking forward to working w/ her to strengthen military ties and align BC's skills training with defence priorities in aerospace and shipbuilding under our #LookWest strategy.🚢
A key part of our #LookWest economic strategy is to diversify markets and create new opportunities.
We led the Canada-wide effort to break down trade barriers in Canada, making it easier for businesses to grow and thrive.
One agreement. One market. Unlimited opportunities.
We led the Canada-wide effort to break down trade barriers in Canada, making it easier for businesses to grow and thrive.
One agreement. One market. Unlimited opportunities.
November 21, 2025 at 12:43 AM
A key part of our #LookWest economic strategy is to diversify markets and create new opportunities.
We led the Canada-wide effort to break down trade barriers in Canada, making it easier for businesses to grow and thrive.
One agreement. One market. Unlimited opportunities.
We led the Canada-wide effort to break down trade barriers in Canada, making it easier for businesses to grow and thrive.
One agreement. One market. Unlimited opportunities.
Signing the Canadian Mutual Recognition Agreement means:
✅ lower business costs
✅ more innovation
✅ increased productivity & investment
✅ more consumer choices
✅ free flow of goods across 🇨🇦
Another milestone in our #LookWest plan for creating jobs and growing the economy.
✅ lower business costs
✅ more innovation
✅ increased productivity & investment
✅ more consumer choices
✅ free flow of goods across 🇨🇦
Another milestone in our #LookWest plan for creating jobs and growing the economy.
November 20, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Signing the Canadian Mutual Recognition Agreement means:
✅ lower business costs
✅ more innovation
✅ increased productivity & investment
✅ more consumer choices
✅ free flow of goods across 🇨🇦
Another milestone in our #LookWest plan for creating jobs and growing the economy.
✅ lower business costs
✅ more innovation
✅ increased productivity & investment
✅ more consumer choices
✅ free flow of goods across 🇨🇦
Another milestone in our #LookWest plan for creating jobs and growing the economy.
Today, B.C. signed the Canadian Mutual Recognition Agreement to free the flow of goods across Canada.
By breaking down #trade barriers and cutting red tape, we're creating new opportunities.
This is key to our #LookWest strategy. 🍁
👉🏾 news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
@bridgitteanderson.bsky.social
By breaking down #trade barriers and cutting red tape, we're creating new opportunities.
This is key to our #LookWest strategy. 🍁
👉🏾 news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
@bridgitteanderson.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Today, B.C. signed the Canadian Mutual Recognition Agreement to free the flow of goods across Canada.
By breaking down #trade barriers and cutting red tape, we're creating new opportunities.
This is key to our #LookWest strategy. 🍁
👉🏾 news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
@bridgitteanderson.bsky.social
By breaking down #trade barriers and cutting red tape, we're creating new opportunities.
This is key to our #LookWest strategy. 🍁
👉🏾 news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
@bridgitteanderson.bsky.social
Look West is our historic plan to strengthen B.C.’s economy and create jobs.
We're partnering with First Nations, local communities, and industry on clean energy, renewable fuel, marine sector, trades training, tech and life sciences.
This is B.C.'s moment, and Canada's opportunity. 🍁
We're partnering with First Nations, local communities, and industry on clean energy, renewable fuel, marine sector, trades training, tech and life sciences.
This is B.C.'s moment, and Canada's opportunity. 🍁
November 19, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Look West is our historic plan to strengthen B.C.’s economy and create jobs.
We're partnering with First Nations, local communities, and industry on clean energy, renewable fuel, marine sector, trades training, tech and life sciences.
This is B.C.'s moment, and Canada's opportunity. 🍁
We're partnering with First Nations, local communities, and industry on clean energy, renewable fuel, marine sector, trades training, tech and life sciences.
This is B.C.'s moment, and Canada's opportunity. 🍁
B.C.’s Look West plan:
📈 Sets a 10-yr vision to strengthen B.C. and Canada’s economy and grow key industries
✅ Aims to secure $200 B in private sector investment in major projects over the next decade
👩🎓 Doubles skilled trades training funding by 2028-29
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/eco...
📈 Sets a 10-yr vision to strengthen B.C. and Canada’s economy and grow key industries
✅ Aims to secure $200 B in private sector investment in major projects over the next decade
👩🎓 Doubles skilled trades training funding by 2028-29
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/eco...
November 19, 2025 at 2:21 AM
B.C.’s Look West plan:
📈 Sets a 10-yr vision to strengthen B.C. and Canada’s economy and grow key industries
✅ Aims to secure $200 B in private sector investment in major projects over the next decade
👩🎓 Doubles skilled trades training funding by 2028-29
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/eco...
📈 Sets a 10-yr vision to strengthen B.C. and Canada’s economy and grow key industries
✅ Aims to secure $200 B in private sector investment in major projects over the next decade
👩🎓 Doubles skilled trades training funding by 2028-29
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/eco...
Today we launched Look West, a strategy that brings gov't, industry and communities together to:
⚙️ Deliver major projects faster
👩🎓 Expand skills training
🚢 Grow key sectors that drive innovation & resilience
We’re creating good jobs and building a resilient economy for B.C. and Canada.
⚙️ Deliver major projects faster
👩🎓 Expand skills training
🚢 Grow key sectors that drive innovation & resilience
We’re creating good jobs and building a resilient economy for B.C. and Canada.
November 18, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Today we launched Look West, a strategy that brings gov't, industry and communities together to:
⚙️ Deliver major projects faster
👩🎓 Expand skills training
🚢 Grow key sectors that drive innovation & resilience
We’re creating good jobs and building a resilient economy for B.C. and Canada.
⚙️ Deliver major projects faster
👩🎓 Expand skills training
🚢 Grow key sectors that drive innovation & resilience
We’re creating good jobs and building a resilient economy for B.C. and Canada.
We’re not waiting, we’re leading!
Today we launched Look West, a bold plan to deliver major projects faster, expand skills training and grow key sectors.
In the face of tariffs and global economic instability, this means more #BCjobs, stronger communities and a resilient economy.
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Today we launched Look West, a bold plan to deliver major projects faster, expand skills training and grow key sectors.
In the face of tariffs and global economic instability, this means more #BCjobs, stronger communities and a resilient economy.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:04 PM
We’re not waiting, we’re leading!
Today we launched Look West, a bold plan to deliver major projects faster, expand skills training and grow key sectors.
In the face of tariffs and global economic instability, this means more #BCjobs, stronger communities and a resilient economy.
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Today we launched Look West, a bold plan to deliver major projects faster, expand skills training and grow key sectors.
In the face of tariffs and global economic instability, this means more #BCjobs, stronger communities and a resilient economy.
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Nearly half of Canada's major projects are in B.C.
That's why we're investing $241M in trades training so British Columbians will have the skills for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
You’ll be hearing more about our plans to grow the economy & create jobs in the days ahead.
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That's why we're investing $241M in trades training so British Columbians will have the skills for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
You’ll be hearing more about our plans to grow the economy & create jobs in the days ahead.
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November 15, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Nearly half of Canada's major projects are in B.C.
That's why we're investing $241M in trades training so British Columbians will have the skills for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
You’ll be hearing more about our plans to grow the economy & create jobs in the days ahead.
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That's why we're investing $241M in trades training so British Columbians will have the skills for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
You’ll be hearing more about our plans to grow the economy & create jobs in the days ahead.
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B.C.'s economy remains resilient and strong, despite global headwinds. We have tens of billions of dollars in shovel-ready projects ready to go.
With major economic projects comes prosperity for communities, good jobs for people, and strong services for families.
With major economic projects comes prosperity for communities, good jobs for people, and strong services for families.
November 8, 2025 at 1:39 AM
B.C.'s economy remains resilient and strong, despite global headwinds. We have tens of billions of dollars in shovel-ready projects ready to go.
With major economic projects comes prosperity for communities, good jobs for people, and strong services for families.
With major economic projects comes prosperity for communities, good jobs for people, and strong services for families.
Despite global uncertainty, B.C.’s economy remains resilient with yr/yr increase of 36,100 jobs, including 27,400 more in the private sector.
We can’t control what the US President does, but we can defend B.C. workers and build a stronger, more independent economy.
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We can’t control what the US President does, but we can defend B.C. workers and build a stronger, more independent economy.
1/2 #BCjobs
November 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Despite global uncertainty, B.C.’s economy remains resilient with yr/yr increase of 36,100 jobs, including 27,400 more in the private sector.
We can’t control what the US President does, but we can defend B.C. workers and build a stronger, more independent economy.
1/2 #BCjobs
We can’t control what the US President does, but we can defend B.C. workers and build a stronger, more independent economy.
1/2 #BCjobs
At the First Nations Leadership Gathering this morning discussing partnerships that benefit all communities.
B.C. has tens of billions in shovel-ready projects that will create jobs, prosperity, and build a stronger economy through partnership with First Nations.
#FNLG #UNDRIP
B.C. has tens of billions in shovel-ready projects that will create jobs, prosperity, and build a stronger economy through partnership with First Nations.
#FNLG #UNDRIP
November 4, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Being impacted by a disaster event is extremely difficult for communities. Our priority is keeping people, businesses, and properties safe during emergencies.
We've launched a new resource to help businesses & communities prepare for and recover from disaster events.
www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/...
We've launched a new resource to help businesses & communities prepare for and recover from disaster events.
www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/...
October 27, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Being impacted by a disaster event is extremely difficult for communities. Our priority is keeping people, businesses, and properties safe during emergencies.
We've launched a new resource to help businesses & communities prepare for and recover from disaster events.
www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/...
We've launched a new resource to help businesses & communities prepare for and recover from disaster events.
www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/...
Despite tariff uncertainty, B.C. small businesses continue to show resilience:
✅ 4th lowest small business tax in 🇨🇦
✅ 3rd highest 5-year growth rate in 🇨🇦
✅ One of only two provinces with rising long-term confidence
We'll keep building an economy that works for people.
#BCjobs #SmallBizWeek
✅ 4th lowest small business tax in 🇨🇦
✅ 3rd highest 5-year growth rate in 🇨🇦
✅ One of only two provinces with rising long-term confidence
We'll keep building an economy that works for people.
#BCjobs #SmallBizWeek
October 23, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Despite tariff uncertainty, B.C. small businesses continue to show resilience:
✅ 4th lowest small business tax in 🇨🇦
✅ 3rd highest 5-year growth rate in 🇨🇦
✅ One of only two provinces with rising long-term confidence
We'll keep building an economy that works for people.
#BCjobs #SmallBizWeek
✅ 4th lowest small business tax in 🇨🇦
✅ 3rd highest 5-year growth rate in 🇨🇦
✅ One of only two provinces with rising long-term confidence
We'll keep building an economy that works for people.
#BCjobs #SmallBizWeek
Small businesses are the backbone of BC's economy.
They're driving innovation, creating jobs, and strengthening our communities.
This week, visit a local business and support the neighborhood cafés, bookstores and service providers who help BC thrive.
#BCSmallBiz #SmallBusinessWeek
They're driving innovation, creating jobs, and strengthening our communities.
This week, visit a local business and support the neighborhood cafés, bookstores and service providers who help BC thrive.
#BCSmallBiz #SmallBusinessWeek
October 20, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Small businesses are the backbone of BC's economy.
They're driving innovation, creating jobs, and strengthening our communities.
This week, visit a local business and support the neighborhood cafés, bookstores and service providers who help BC thrive.
#BCSmallBiz #SmallBusinessWeek
They're driving innovation, creating jobs, and strengthening our communities.
This week, visit a local business and support the neighborhood cafés, bookstores and service providers who help BC thrive.
#BCSmallBiz #SmallBusinessWeek
Had great discussions with Consuls General from Japan, Korea, and ASEAN on strengthening Indo-Pacific trade and investment ties.
B.C. offers a stable environment for collaboration in key sectors and we look forward to advancing mutually beneficial economic growth for our people.
B.C. offers a stable environment for collaboration in key sectors and we look forward to advancing mutually beneficial economic growth for our people.
October 18, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Had great discussions with Consuls General from Japan, Korea, and ASEAN on strengthening Indo-Pacific trade and investment ties.
B.C. offers a stable environment for collaboration in key sectors and we look forward to advancing mutually beneficial economic growth for our people.
B.C. offers a stable environment for collaboration in key sectors and we look forward to advancing mutually beneficial economic growth for our people.
Thank you @bizcouncilbc.bsky.social for championing our businesses and building strong communities.
As we look to the future, our message to Ottawa and global investors is clear:
If you want to drive economic growth and opportunity for Canada, look west.
B.C. is ready to lead.🍁
As we look to the future, our message to Ottawa and global investors is clear:
If you want to drive economic growth and opportunity for Canada, look west.
B.C. is ready to lead.🍁
October 17, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Thank you @bizcouncilbc.bsky.social for championing our businesses and building strong communities.
As we look to the future, our message to Ottawa and global investors is clear:
If you want to drive economic growth and opportunity for Canada, look west.
B.C. is ready to lead.🍁
As we look to the future, our message to Ottawa and global investors is clear:
If you want to drive economic growth and opportunity for Canada, look west.
B.C. is ready to lead.🍁
BC will drive the Canadian economy at a time when it's under attack by Trump and those who echo his message here.
If Canada wants to grow its economy, the answer is simple: look west to British Columbia.
That's where we're building a path to prosperity for all Canadians.🍁
If Canada wants to grow its economy, the answer is simple: look west to British Columbia.
That's where we're building a path to prosperity for all Canadians.🍁
October 11, 2025 at 1:48 AM
BC will drive the Canadian economy at a time when it's under attack by Trump and those who echo his message here.
If Canada wants to grow its economy, the answer is simple: look west to British Columbia.
That's where we're building a path to prosperity for all Canadians.🍁
If Canada wants to grow its economy, the answer is simple: look west to British Columbia.
That's where we're building a path to prosperity for all Canadians.🍁
We know communities are feeling the impact of global economic uncertainty and big challenges.
Despite these pressures, B.C.'s economy remains resilient. In Sept:
✅Employment up 7,800
✅48,600 jobs gained yr/yr
✅25,000 private sector jobs, leading all provinces
#BCJobs
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Despite these pressures, B.C.'s economy remains resilient. In Sept:
✅Employment up 7,800
✅48,600 jobs gained yr/yr
✅25,000 private sector jobs, leading all provinces
#BCJobs
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October 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
We know communities are feeling the impact of global economic uncertainty and big challenges.
Despite these pressures, B.C.'s economy remains resilient. In Sept:
✅Employment up 7,800
✅48,600 jobs gained yr/yr
✅25,000 private sector jobs, leading all provinces
#BCJobs
1/2
Despite these pressures, B.C.'s economy remains resilient. In Sept:
✅Employment up 7,800
✅48,600 jobs gained yr/yr
✅25,000 private sector jobs, leading all provinces
#BCJobs
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Inspiring morning at CLEAR (Canadians for Leading Edge Alzheimer Research) event learning about the research right here in B.C. that is bringing us closer to effective treatments & breakthroughs in the fight against Alzheimer's and dementia.
Thank you Dr. Amanda Orr for the demo!
Thank you Dr. Amanda Orr for the demo!
October 10, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Inspiring morning at CLEAR (Canadians for Leading Edge Alzheimer Research) event learning about the research right here in B.C. that is bringing us closer to effective treatments & breakthroughs in the fight against Alzheimer's and dementia.
Thank you Dr. Amanda Orr for the demo!
Thank you Dr. Amanda Orr for the demo!