Premier David Eby announced Tuesday that the trade mission will promote B.C.’s businesses, critical minerals and sustainable wood products and build on the previously announced Look West plan.
“As unwarranted US tariffs impact workers and businesses in B.C., it is more important than ever to deepen strategic relationships with international partners to attract new investment and support good-paying jobs in British Columbia,” Eby said.
“India is an important market for BC with tremendous trade opportunities. This trade mission is about deepening our relationships, supporting good jobs in BC and strengthening our position as the economic engine of the new Canadian economy.”
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Eby, along with Minister for Jobs and Economic Growth Ravi Kahlon, will meet with government and business leaders in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh and Bengaluru (Bangalore).
According to the International Monetary FundGrowth expectations for India were seven percent in 2025 and 6.1 percent in 2026.
“British Columbia has the highest share of exports to India of any province,” Kahlon said in a statement. “Building on our Look West plan, the trade mission to India will highlight BC’s strengths in clean energy, sustainable forestry, responsible mining and clean technology. By attracting investment and reducing our dependence on U.S. markets through diversified trade partnerships, we will create good jobs and prosperity for all British Columbians.”
Eby said he looks forward to the upcoming trade mission, building on recent trade missions to Asia and Europe.
“This is also a time of remarkable opportunity,” he said.
“India itself has been targeted with significant tariffs by the Trump administration. They want to quickly deepen relations with countries other than the United States.”
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