B.C. Technology Sector Makes The Grade – But Not Yet Top Of The Class

In November 2020, KPMG released the British Columbia Technology Report Card - Tackling the Scale-Up Challenge (the "Report Card") which provided a valuable glimpse into the current state of the British Columbia technology sector as compared against other sectors in BC and other tech sectors across the country.  B.C.'s technology sector scored top marks compared to other industrial sectors within the province.  However, when comparing B.C.'s technology sector to the technology sectors in other provinces, the Report Card gave B.C. only a "B" grade.¹  While the Report Card gave B.C. generally good grades across the board, its technology sector ranking relative to other jurisdictions is one area where additional focus and improvement can help make B.C.'s technology sector a leader in both Canada and globally.  Thankfully, as outlined in McMillan's June 2020 bulletin Making B.C. an Emerging Economic Leader, the B.C. government has already recognized the need for change