Expand BC tech sector access to provincial public procurement

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British Columbia

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Oct 1, 2026

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2026 British Columbia Provincial Election platform

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Statement

Create better access to investment and fair opportunities in public procurement. Stronger connections between research and industry will allow British Columbia companies to reach more customers and grow here.

Overview

Reform government procurement scoring to allow domestic tech startups to bid on provincial public software contracts.

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Ready to DELIVER - Lorne Doerkson's Plan for a STRONGER BC / 2026 (Page 30) (opens in a new tab) Source

Page 30 (Drive technology innovation safely): Create better access to investment and fair opportunities in public procurement. Stronger connections between research and industry will allow British Columbia companies to reach more customers and grow here.

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