missioncityrecord.com
Mar 28, 2026
B.C. launches new marine, coastal testbed
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
B.C. Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon announced the launch of a new marine and coastal testbed in Vancouver, focused on made-in-B.C. technology to solve industry challenges. The testbed, part of the Integrated Marketplace program, will focus on technologies for environment monitoring, vessel optimization, and coastal resilience, with potential dual-use applications for commercial and defence purposes. Three projects have already been announced, supporting local companies and Indigenous-led initiatives.