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Circular EconomyThe circular economy is an economic model that extends the life cycle of products. It aims to effectively design out waste in a closed system.
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Clean TechVancouver has one of the world's top ten cleantech clusters, which forms a key part of our economy and ethos.
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Digital Entertainment & InteractiveA global digital entertainment sector with a 40-year history of technological innovation
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Film in VancouverKnown worldwide for the quality of its crews, locations, and competitive production environment, Vancouver is the third largest Film & TV production centre in North America.
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Green Building Design & ConstructionVancouver benefits from a long history of innovation at every stage of the green buildings value chain; including manufacturing, design, installation, maintenance and deconstruction.
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Green EconomyThe 3rd greenest city in the world, Vancouver has long recognized the economic opportunity and global imperative of the green economy.
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Local FoodVancouver has been a pioneer of the local food movement, with this subsector of its Green Economy now a positive economic force in its own right.
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TechnologyTechnology is a critical pillar of BC’s economy and has supported Vancouver’s maturation into a global hub employing over 194,000 people.
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VFX & AnimationA competitive & stable tax credit program, friendly business climate and a peerless cluster of top-ranked schools catalyzed Vancouver’s VFX & Animation sector.
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Video Games in VancouverVancouver is home to one of the top video games clusters in the world with a vibrant mix of domestic and international companies.
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Virtual, Mixed, and Augmented RealityVancouver’s fast emerging Virtual Reality sector benefits from a longstanding legacy in the film, video game & tech industries.
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Other SectorsVancouver’s economic diversity ranges from leadership in traditional resource industries to social enterprise and apparel.
Key Industries
Dive into these industry profiles for a deeper understanding of Vancouver's diverse economy
