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.
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.
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
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
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Last week, I announced the groundbreaking for Nanaimo’s new BC Cancer Centre 🏥
✨ 16 treatment bays
✨ 2 treatment rooms
✨ Advanced CT & PET imaging
✨ 4 linear accelerators to deliver radiation treatment
✨ A new oncology pharmacy
news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025INF0053-001077
#BCCancer
✨ 16 treatment bays
✨ 2 treatment rooms
✨ Advanced CT & PET imaging
✨ 4 linear accelerators to deliver radiation treatment
✨ A new oncology pharmacy
news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025INF0053-001077
#BCCancer
November 3, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Last week, I announced the groundbreaking for Nanaimo’s new BC Cancer Centre 🏥
✨ 16 treatment bays
✨ 2 treatment rooms
✨ Advanced CT & PET imaging
✨ 4 linear accelerators to deliver radiation treatment
✨ A new oncology pharmacy
news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025INF0053-001077
#BCCancer
✨ 16 treatment bays
✨ 2 treatment rooms
✨ Advanced CT & PET imaging
✨ 4 linear accelerators to deliver radiation treatment
✨ A new oncology pharmacy
news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025INF0053-001077
#BCCancer
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/...
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It’s important for us to speak directly to Americans looking to build home or renovate. How much this work costs is going up – because Donald Trump has slapped additional tariffs on top of already unfair softwood duties. We didn’t do it, so we shouldn’t wear it.
October 24, 2025 at 9:54 PM
It’s important for us to speak directly to Americans looking to build home or renovate. How much this work costs is going up – because Donald Trump has slapped additional tariffs on top of already unfair softwood duties. We didn’t do it, so we shouldn’t wear it.
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
We're taking bold actions to drive investment in major projects that will grow BC's economy, diversify markets & create new #BCjobs.
Nation-building industrial projects like the NCTL will unlock the full econ. potential of northern B.C. & Canada
@adriandix.bsky.social
news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
Nation-building industrial projects like the NCTL will unlock the full econ. potential of northern B.C. & Canada
@adriandix.bsky.social
news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
New legislation powers economy with clean energy, North Coast Transmission Line
The Government of British Columbia is launching a bold set of actions designed to drive investment in major projects that will grow the economy, diversify markets and create new jobs, enabling province- and nation-building industrial projects that will unlock the full economic potential of northern B.C.
news.gov.bc.ca
October 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
We're taking bold actions to drive investment in major projects that will grow BC's economy, diversify markets & create new #BCjobs.
Nation-building industrial projects like the NCTL will unlock the full econ. potential of northern B.C. & Canada
@adriandix.bsky.social
news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
Nation-building industrial projects like the NCTL will unlock the full econ. potential of northern B.C. & Canada
@adriandix.bsky.social
news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
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Homes across BC and millions around the world will be lit up as family and friends gather to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness and justice over injustice.
Happy Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas to everyone celebrating!
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Happy Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas to everyone celebrating!
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October 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Homes across BC and millions around the world will be lit up as family and friends gather to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness and justice over injustice.
Happy Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas to everyone celebrating!
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Happy Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas to everyone celebrating!
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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
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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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Vaping rates are rising across BC, and so is nicotine addiction. We've introduced new legislation that allows BC to take legal action against vape companies to recover public health care costs tied to vaping-related harm.
More info: https://news.gov.bc.ca/32880
More info: https://news.gov.bc.ca/32880
October 9, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Vaping rates are rising across BC, and so is nicotine addiction. We've introduced new legislation that allows BC to take legal action against vape companies to recover public health care costs tied to vaping-related harm.
More info: https://news.gov.bc.ca/32880
More info: https://news.gov.bc.ca/32880
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!
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BC has billions in shovel-ready projects ready to go.
Instead of real jobs for our province, the BC Conservatives are standing up for themselves, infighting and Alberta politics.
We’ll continue to ignore the noise and deliver for this province and country.
Instead of real jobs for our province, the BC Conservatives are standing up for themselves, infighting and Alberta politics.
We’ll continue to ignore the noise and deliver for this province and country.
October 8, 2025 at 5:33 PM
BC has billions in shovel-ready projects ready to go.
Instead of real jobs for our province, the BC Conservatives are standing up for themselves, infighting and Alberta politics.
We’ll continue to ignore the noise and deliver for this province and country.
Instead of real jobs for our province, the BC Conservatives are standing up for themselves, infighting and Alberta politics.
We’ll continue to ignore the noise and deliver for this province and country.
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Let’s be clear about what Alberta is proposing:
BC loses billions of dollars of major projects from private investors.
AND Canadian taxpayers are forced to pay billions more because there is no interest from a private company.
That’s not fair. And fairness is a Canadian value.
BC loses billions of dollars of major projects from private investors.
AND Canadian taxpayers are forced to pay billions more because there is no interest from a private company.
That’s not fair. And fairness is a Canadian value.
October 9, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Let’s be clear about what Alberta is proposing:
BC loses billions of dollars of major projects from private investors.
AND Canadian taxpayers are forced to pay billions more because there is no interest from a private company.
That’s not fair. And fairness is a Canadian value.
BC loses billions of dollars of major projects from private investors.
AND Canadian taxpayers are forced to pay billions more because there is no interest from a private company.
That’s not fair. And fairness is a Canadian value.
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👷♂️🏗👷♀️ Prompt pay legislation has landed in BC! Prompt pay legislation helps ensure that the work done to build a project is respected. At its foundation, this is about fairness for the construction industry — an industry that has built our province & powered our economy.
news.gov.bc.ca/32867
news.gov.bc.ca/32867
October 7, 2025 at 7:45 PM
👷♂️🏗👷♀️ Prompt pay legislation has landed in BC! Prompt pay legislation helps ensure that the work done to build a project is respected. At its foundation, this is about fairness for the construction industry — an industry that has built our province & powered our economy.
news.gov.bc.ca/32867
news.gov.bc.ca/32867
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Most parents don’t work 9-3 and may end up scrambling to pick up their kids after school.
We’ve introduced legislation that, if passed, would allow school districts to offer seamless child care before and after school, on school grounds.
We’ve introduced legislation that, if passed, would allow school districts to offer seamless child care before and after school, on school grounds.
October 8, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Most parents don’t work 9-3 and may end up scrambling to pick up their kids after school.
We’ve introduced legislation that, if passed, would allow school districts to offer seamless child care before and after school, on school grounds.
We’ve introduced legislation that, if passed, would allow school districts to offer seamless child care before and after school, on school grounds.
B.C.'s life sciences and biomanufacturing sector is one of the best in Canada.
We've invested significantly in life sciences initiatives, leveraging federal and private capital to strengthen the sector, create good jobs, and grow our economy.
👉 www.biv.com/magazines/li...
We've invested significantly in life sciences initiatives, leveraging federal and private capital to strengthen the sector, create good jobs, and grow our economy.
👉 www.biv.com/magazines/li...
Life Sciences 2025
www.biv.com
October 7, 2025 at 8:18 PM
B.C.'s life sciences and biomanufacturing sector is one of the best in Canada.
We've invested significantly in life sciences initiatives, leveraging federal and private capital to strengthen the sector, create good jobs, and grow our economy.
👉 www.biv.com/magazines/li...
We've invested significantly in life sciences initiatives, leveraging federal and private capital to strengthen the sector, create good jobs, and grow our economy.
👉 www.biv.com/magazines/li...
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Today marks the 2nd anniversary of the Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel that took 1,200 lives. Among them, Vancouver's Ben Mizrachi. The pain and grief felt by families, communities and across the world is profound.
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October 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Today marks the 2nd anniversary of the Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel that took 1,200 lives. Among them, Vancouver's Ben Mizrachi. The pain and grief felt by families, communities and across the world is profound.
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October 7, 2025 at 12:28 AM
BC’s growth is Canada’s growth.
A TeamCanada approach means we can defend Canadian steel producers while ensuring BC has access to fairly priced steel, so we can build our infrastructure, grow the economy, and continue supporting steel workers in B.C.
👉🏽 financialpost.com/news/economy...
A TeamCanada approach means we can defend Canadian steel producers while ensuring BC has access to fairly priced steel, so we can build our infrastructure, grow the economy, and continue supporting steel workers in B.C.
👉🏽 financialpost.com/news/economy...
October 3, 2025 at 3:53 PM
BC’s growth is Canada’s growth.
A TeamCanada approach means we can defend Canadian steel producers while ensuring BC has access to fairly priced steel, so we can build our infrastructure, grow the economy, and continue supporting steel workers in B.C.
👉🏽 financialpost.com/news/economy...
A TeamCanada approach means we can defend Canadian steel producers while ensuring BC has access to fairly priced steel, so we can build our infrastructure, grow the economy, and continue supporting steel workers in B.C.
👉🏽 financialpost.com/news/economy...
As B.C. exporters navigate the uncertainty of unjustified U.S. tariffs, we’re making sure they can keep growing and exporting their products and services by becoming CUSMA-compliant.
If you're a B.C. business thinking about exporting to the U.S., apply here for support:
exnav.co/ccasi
If you're a B.C. business thinking about exporting to the U.S., apply here for support:
exnav.co/ccasi
October 2, 2025 at 2:03 AM
As B.C. exporters navigate the uncertainty of unjustified U.S. tariffs, we’re making sure they can keep growing and exporting their products and services by becoming CUSMA-compliant.
If you're a B.C. business thinking about exporting to the U.S., apply here for support:
exnav.co/ccasi
If you're a B.C. business thinking about exporting to the U.S., apply here for support:
exnav.co/ccasi