Premier David Eby and a handful of ministers will wrap up a two-day visit in Ottawa today, pushing for more investment in major infrastructure projects for people in British Columbia.

“I’m glad to see that 40% of the federal government’s nation-building projects are located in B.C., a result of our direct push to grow our economy and create good-paying jobs,” said Eby.

“In Ottawa, I will continue discussions about these projects and the tens of billions in additional projects that should be considered in the next round. If the federal government wants private-sector projects that deliver prosperity for all Canadians, look west to British Columbia.”

The mission has included meetings with Prime Minister Mark Carney and senior members of the federal cabinet to discuss British Columbia’s priorities for growth.

The Province says the discussion is focusing on moving major projects forward, such as securing necessary infrastructure funding.

Ottawa has identified two B.C. projects as being of national significance - LNG Canada Phase 2 and the Red Chris Mine expansion.

Urgent matters related to public safety, immigration and housing are also being discussed. As well, extortion, gun violence and intimate-partner violence are key issues the government says Eby and his team intend to raise.

He’s accompanied by Brenda Bailey, Minister of Finance; Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth; and Ravi Parmar, Minister of Forests.

To learn more, visit Government of British Columbia.