Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation NEWS http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines for Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation en-us Copyright © 2012, Province of British Columbia 5 Labour, Economic Opportunity Focus of Philippines Visit MANILA, PHILIPPINES – On the final day of this Jobs and Trade Mission, Premier Christy Clark strengthened the relationship with the Philippines by signing a Joint Communiqué on labour mobility. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012PREM0064-000711.htm Sat, 19 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT Premier Promotes B.C.’s Advantages in Korea SEOUL, Korea– Premier Christy Clark today touted B.C.’s natural resources, competitive taxes and a highly skilled workforce to top Korean investors. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012PREM0063-000698.htm Fri, 18 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT Premier Highlights Clean Energy, Green Buildings in Korea SEOUL, KOREA– During the second Jobs and Trade Mission, Premier Christy Clark began her first full day in Korea promoting clean energy resources. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012PREM0062-000688.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 14:07:00 GMT International visitors rise for fourth month in a row VICTORIA – B.C. saw an 11.8 per cent increase in overnight visitors in March 2012 resulting in a fourth straight month of gains, according to new figures released today by Statistics Canada. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012JTI0063-000695.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 23:16:00 GMT Premier Tours LNG Terminal, Promotes BC's Vast LNG Resources TOKYO, JAPAN – Premier Christy Clark continued her Jobs and Trade Mission by touring the Negishi Terminal, Asia’s first liquefied natural gas facility. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012PREM0061-000680.htm Wed, 16 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT Premier Applauds Progress on Kitimat Project: LNG Canada TOKYO, JAPAN – While on her second Jobs and Trade Mission, Premier Christy Clark took time today to applaud the continued progress of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility near Kitimat, LNG Canada. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012PREM0060-000675.htm Tue, 15 May 2012 22:00:00 GMT Premier Visits Sendai NATORI, Miyagi Prefecture – Premier Clark visited the Yuriage Shrine at Hiyoriyama today to lay a bouquet in memory of the thousands who lost their lives in last year’s tsunami. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012PREM0057-000662.htm Mon, 14 May 2012 13:06:00 GMT Roundtable welcomes Arcand, appoints Negris as vice chair VICTORIA – B.C.’s Small Business Roundtable welcomes MaryAnne Arcand to its board and announces Cybele Negris as the new vice chair. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012JTI0062-000665.htm Mon, 14 May 2012 22:00:00 GMT Premier Focused on B.C. Jobs for the Second Asian VANCOUVER – Premier Christy Clark today departs for her latest jobs and trade mission, this time going to Japan, Korea and the Philippines. Building on the success of her first trade mission, the Premier is making the business case for investment in the province, for resource and project developments that will create more jobs in B.C. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012PREM0056-000660.htm Sat, 12 May 2012 17:01:00 GMT Stay up to Date with the Trade Mission VICTORIA – During the upcoming Jobs and Trade Mission to Japan, Korea and the Philippines, photos, video footage and updates will be readily accessible online. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012PREM0055-000659.htm Fri, 11 May 2012 23:50:00 GMT