'We Share Economic Destinies'

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Awards No waits, no line-ups, no hassles. of Valour Call us today. hours7days londonair.com See page 2 for details. “We firmly believe that Canada needs a more progressive approach to air policy.” Chair Elio Luongo on ‘Open Skies,’ page 3 "6 ,ÊÓä£ÎÊUÊ6"1 ÊxÎÊUÊ 1 ,Ê££ THIS ISSUE ‘We share economic destinies’ Air Canada CEO on Alberta Premier gets competing globally · 2 standing ovation from Board to honour men and B.C. business crowd women in uniform · 2 at Energy Forum 2013 Business groups push for ‘Open Skies’ · 3 BY GREG HOEKSTRA Is B.C. really open for Just one hour after unveiling a business? · 4 new energy agreement between Alberta and B.C., Premier Alison Redford stood before a sold-out Developing a vibrant regional economy · 6 crowd at The Vancouver Board of Trade and emphasized the crucial need for cooperation between the New program expedites two provinces. business travel to Asia · 6 “B.C. is Alberta’s gateway to Asia, and our second-largest Board CEO joins CETA provincial export market, while Alberta Premier Alison Redford delivers a keynote address at The Vancouver Board of Trade’s sold-out Energy Forum 2013, held Nov. 5 discussion · 7 Alberta is B.C.’s entry point to the at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Photo by Sara Borck Photography North-American heartland and, Shipbuilding industry by far, its biggest provincial export Canadian Energy Strategy. The forum kicked off in the police, firefighters, and fixed pot- prepares for job boom · 8 destination,” said Redford, in her “We are in a battle for Canada’s morning with a keynote address holes,” said Anderson. keynote address at Energy Forum future,” said Redford, to a room by Ian Anderson, President of Anderson’s presentation was Province releases Small 2013, held Nov. 5. “Our provinces packed with many of B.C.’s busi- Kinder Morgan Canada, on the followed by remarks by Greg Business Profile 2013 · 9 share economic destinies.” ness leaders. “Our provinces both economic opportunity presented Stringham, Vice President of the The framework agreement have unemployment rates well by the proposed Trans Mountain Canadian Association of Petro- Photo highlights from between the two provinces was below the national average. We Pipeline Expansion Project. leum Producers, who expressed recent events · 11 announced by Redford and B.C. both anticipate strong economic In his remarks, Anderson optimism at the positive step Premier Christy Clark earlier that growth in the natural resources stressed that the expansion project forward announced by Clark and morning, after officials from both sector and we are both looking had the potential to greatly impact Redford that morning. Avoiding the dreaded dividend cut · 13 provinces “worked through the for emerging economies to export and improve communities along “We still know there’s a ton night” to finalize the deal. to across the Pacific. Together the existing pipeline route. of work left,” he told the room of Under the framework, Alberta we are truly Canada’s economic If approved, Anderson esti- nearly 400 delegates. “It was very Why business etiquette still has agreed to B.C.’s five conditions engine.” mated that $423 million would good to see that they can come matters · 14 for new oil pipelines – including Following her keynote address, be spent in communities during together and say, ‘We’re going the right for B.C. to negotiate with Redford took part in a “fireside construction, and another half a to work to try to resolve these @boardoftrade industry on “appropriate econom- chat” on stage with Gary Mason, billion would be paid over the next things.’” ic benefits” for our province. National Affairs Columnist for The two decades through increased For more on Energy Forum /VancouverBoardofTrade In return, Clark agreed that B.C. Globe and Mail. The candid con- property taxes. 2013, or to view a full photo gallery will not seek a cut of Alberta’s royalty versation about Canada’s energy “An additional $500 million in from the event, visit www.boardof- boardoftrade.com or tax revenues, and pledged our future concluded with a standing property taxes paid on the expan- trade.com or www.facebook.com/ province would support Redford’s ovation for the visiting Premier. sion over 20 years – that’s a lot of vancouverboardoftrade. 2 events and speakers Sounding Board November 2013 Operating in a globalized world Port Metro Vancouver CEO Air Canada CEO to share strategies during Nov. 13 address gives annual update Join The Vancouver Board the world is crucial to keeping of Trade on Wednesday, Nov. Canada competitive in the global 13 for a keynote address by Air marketplace. As Canada’s Pacific Canada’s President and CEO, Gateway, how does B.C. fit into Calin Rovinescu. Air Canada’s global strategy? Air Canada is Canada’s largest Get your boarding card to domestic and international hear directly from Rovinescu, as airline, serving more than 175 he outlines his airline’s strate- destinations on five continents. gies for operating in a globalized The airline is among the 20 world. largest airlines in the world, For more information, includ- and in 2012, it served close to 35 ing how to purchase tickets, visit million customers. www.boardoftrade.com/events Connecting passengers and or email reservations@boardof- Calin Rovinescu, President and CEO, goods with destinations around trade.com. Air Canada EVENTSEVENTS CALENDARCALENDAR UPDATE UPDATE See our full events calendar at boardoftrade.com TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2013 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2013 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2013 Leaders of Tomorrow Long-Term Infrastructure The Vancouver Board of Development Night: Planning: Sustaining a Trade’s Awards of Valour Business Etiquette Livable Region 11:45 a.m. – 2 p.m. Training 11:45 a.m. – 2 p.m. Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Robin Silvester, President and CEO, Port Metro Vancouver Hyatt Regency Vancouver — Pinnacle Ballroom Carey McBeth, —Regency Ballroom 1128 Hastings Street West, Business professionalism 655 Burrard Street, Vancouver Vancouver On Nov. 26, Port Metro Van- 160 economies annually. and etiquette expert couver President and CEO Robin It manages land, water and Greg Moore, Chair, Metro Silvester will deliver his annual assets along 600 kilometres of SFU Segal Graduate School Vancouver Board of Directors and FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2013 address to our city’s business shoreline in 16 Lower Mainland 500 Granville Street Mayor, City of Port Coquitlam, Leaders of Tomorrow leaders at The Vancouver Board municipalities, and acts as one British Columbia Executive Roundtable of Trade. of the region’s most important WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2013 Media Partner: with JOEY Restaurant Join us as Silvester shares job creators. The Vancouver Sun Group Air Canada: Operating insights on the Port’s current A dynamic gateway for do- in a Globalized World 7:30 – 9 a.m. projects and programs, and mestic and international trade WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2013 11:45 a.m. – 2 p.m. Joey Bentall One discusses what lies ahead in and tourism, Port Metro Vancou- Women’s Leadership 505 Burrard Street 2014 for Canada’s largest and ver strengthens the foundation Calin Rovinescu, Circle Special Event busiest port. of the regional economy, and President & CEO , Air Canada Event Sponsor: 5 – 7 p.m. Joey Restaurants As the most diversified port plays a very important role in the in North America, the Port national economy as well. The Boathouse Restaurant WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2013 handles $172 billion in goods Visit www.boardoftrade. — Kitsilano WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2013 Members’ Reception – or one-fifth of Canada’s total com/events for more informa- 1305 Arbutus Street at The Blackbird Public The Vancouver Board of goods trade – with more than tion or to purchase tickets. House & Oyster Bar Trade’s Holiday Lunch and SOLD OUT TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2013 Year-End Wrap Up 5 – 7 p.m. Robin Silvester, 11:15 a.m. – 2 p.m. President and CEO of The Blackbird Hyatt Regency Vancouver Port Metro Vancouver: Board to honour men 905 Dunsmuir Street — Regency Ballroom Annual Address 655 Burrard Street, Vancouver 11:45 am – 2 p.m. PANELLISTS and women in uniform WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2013 The Fairmont Paciﬁc Rim Jas Johal, Networking Breakfast — Star Sapphire Ballroom Senior Reporter, Global Television First-ever ‘Awards of Valour’ ceremony on Dec. 4 Series: Orientation and 1038 Canada Place Additional panellists to be Roundtable Be a part of The Vancouver ever, we will also be honouring Robin Silvester, announced soon. Board of Trade’s history on Dec. exceptional members of the 7 – 9 a.m. President and CEO, Port Metro 4, as our organization hosts Royal Canadian Navy and Ca- Renaissance Vancouver Vancouver Harbourside Hotel its inaugural Awards of Valour nadian Army. Presenting Sponsor: CN ceremony honouring men and These individuals have dem- 1133 West Hastings Street Supporting Sponsor: Global women in uniform. onstrated the best characteris- Event Sponsor: Container Terminals Canada Previously known as the tics of bravery, dedication, and Worldlynx Wireless Community Heroes Luncheon, humanitarianism. this special event will recognize Be sure to attend this feel- What speaker, topic or issue do you want explored? We’ll look into it. individuals that have gone above good luncheon and let these and beyond the call of duty. hard-working representatives E-mail: [email protected] In 2013, we will once again know that you and your company recognize the Police Officer of support their efforts. the Year and Firefighter of the Visit www.boardoftrade.com/ Register now at boardoftrade.com/events Year. However, for the first time events to reserve tickets.

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