British Columbia's technology strategy

With the rapid expansion of urban centres and the middle classes in countries like India and China, for example, the technology industry is poised to bring new dollars to our economy. [...] Technology firms involved in clean technology, information and communication technologies and wireless, digital and screen-based media, and health and life sciences anchor B. C.’s talent base: a unique competitive advantage in a globally competitive market. [...] Top universities, growing companies and unique research centres in all of B. C.’s sub-sectors anchor our technology cluster and provide unique opportunities for talent and idea exchange, leading to innovation and increasing the commercial potential of our discoveries. [...] The Province is committed to creating new linkages between knowledge and resources sectors, and continuing to regionalize the BC Innovation Council’s networks to encourage growth and economic diversification within B. C.’s regions. [...] The presence of major publishers within the province and relationships with many of B. C.’s established companies – including EA (Electronic Arts), Nintendo, THQ, Vivendi/Activision, Disney and Microsoft – provide a distinct advantage to the sector, accelerating the pace of commercialization and market entry.