Creative BC champions exposure of creators and their products at global markets with the intent to position domestic businesses for incremental success, as these industries are highly dependent on export sales and foreign investment. Creative BC facilitates strategic networks and positions British Columbia at events and fairs where global content is exchanged. This economy is one in which competition is growing as quickly as consumer demand for the sector’s product.

For inbound and outbound trade missions in the sector, Creative BC investments support travel, hosting, networking opportunities, delegation funding, promotion, presence and participation. The intent is to build B.C.’s creative industries brand internationally, stimulate investment in the production of B.C.-based intellectual property, and support global players to establish and do business in B.C.