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B.C. Dispatches Trade Mission to India Next Week to Broaden Markets

The trip aims to diversify B.C.'s trade in response to U.S. tariffs.

B.C. Premier David Eby with Ravi Kahlon in Vancouver on Tuesday. Eby announced a trade delegation will visit four cities in India from Jan. 12 to 17.
B.C. Premier David Eby waits for a meeting on new funding to support victims of crime in Surrey, B.C., on Nov. 28, 2025. The premier announced on Tuesday that he will take part in an upcoming trade mission to India. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Overview

  • Premier David Eby and Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon will lead the delegation from January 12 to 17.
  • Officials plan meetings with government and business leaders in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh and Bengaluru.
  • Priority sectors include critical minerals, sustainable wood and forestry, clean energy, responsible mining and clean technology.
  • Eby acknowledged tensions connected to the Nijjar murder case, voicing concern while emphasizing confidence in the criminal process and leaving federal diplomacy to Ottawa.
  • B.C. points to $2.1 billion in 2024 trade with India and previous Look West results, noting projects such as LNG Phase 2 are moving toward a potential final investment decision this year.