new government tables its first federal budget Changes to the infrastructure funding model good news for major transit projects 3

THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GREATER BOARD OF TRADE AND ITS MEMBERS | APRIL 2016 | VOLUME 56 / ISSUE 4 | BOARDOFTRADE.COM Board prepares to honour community builders recognition | Chair Tim Manning on volunteer appreciation and the prestigious Rix Awards

business leader, philanthropist The awards will be presented By tim manning and volunteer who served as April 11 at our 29th Annual Gov- Chair in 2008-09. ernors’ Banquet, along with a ehind every good cham- This year, David Podmore will special tribute to Janet Austin, ber of commerce stands an receive the 2016 Rix Award for who served as our 2014-15 Chair Barmy of volunteers. Engaged Community Citizen- and has donated her time to The Greater Vancouver Board ship, in recognition of his past many other local organizations of Trade is no exception, driven leadership of the BC Pavilion over her career, including the by more than 400 individuals Corporation, his key role in help- Canadian Paediatric Society, who lend their time, talents, and ing bring the 2010 Olympics to Big Sisters of the Lower Main- expertise to helping us lead our Vancouver, and his decades of land, United Way of the Lower public policy committees, four volunteer work, including as Mainland, BC SPCA, MOSAIC, professional development pro- Chair of the BCIT Foundation, the Women’s Health Research grams, and more than 100 annual President of the Urban Develop- Institute, Dr. Peter AIDS Founda- business events. ment Institute, President of the tion, the Council for Early Child Volunteers are the engine that Greater Vancouver Home Build- Development, and more than a propels our non-profit organ- ers Association, Chair of the BC dozen others. ization forward, and they out- Children’s Hospital Foundation, It’s not too late to join us number our staff by more than and much more. for this special celebration of 10 to one. Even our board of dir- FortisBC will receive the 2016 community spirit. Tickets are ectors – 36 of the brightest and Rix Award for Engaged Corpor- available at boardoftrade.com/ most well-respected business you consider that volunteering opportune time for all of us to ate Citizenship, in recognition GovernorsBanquet. and community leaders in the is nearly unheard of in other reflect on the value of volunteer- of the company’s commun- Greater Vancouver region – is parts of the globe. Giving back ing and the impact it can have on ity safety initiatives, energy powered by volunteers. is engrained in our culture and our communities. efficiency and conservation Tim Manning is 2015-16 Chair of the Statistics Canada estimates that national identity. So it’s fitting that April is also programs, and their strong cor- Greater Vancouver Board of Trade. He Canadians spend nearly two bil- Later this month, National the month that we present our porate culture that encourages also serves as Regional Vice President of lion hours each year volunteer- Volunteer Week will take place annual Rix Awards, in memory employees to also volunteer and Commercial Financial Services for RBC ing, which is remarkable when across Canada, providing an of the late Dr. Don Rix – an iconic give back. Royal Bank.

Beyond the Budget Via Rail CEO discusses the ‘Work hard and do TED-inspired event future of passenger rail in the right thing’ shines a spotlight on In this op-ed we shed light on B.C. and Canada 2 young professionals 7 the good, the bad, and the Federal Minister of Sport Board Director Christine Day Meet the winners of ugly in Budget 2016 for shares her mandate with on remodelling homes and the 2nd annual Wendy 4 the business community 2 reinventing the food industry 5 McDonald Awards 8

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VIA Rail’s CEO shares his vision on May 17

ranscontinental railway the 4,466 km between Vancouver, has long been a part of Jasper, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Tour Canadian identity and Winnipeg, and Toronto. So iconic helped bolster Confederation in is the Canadian train that it is de- 1867. picted, along with VIA Rail’s cross Since its creation in 1977, VIA country passenger rail network, Rail has been proud to continue on the Canadian 10-dollar bill. The Canadian travels 4,466 km the west to ensure that passenger of passenger rail in B.C. and out- the transcontinental tradition As we approach the 150th an- through over 60 cities, towns, rail remains an option for future line the future development of and to connect our country from niversary of Confederation, villages, and remote parts of our generations to enjoy. On May 17, services in Western Canada. SB east to west, from the Ocean, the Canadian continues to be great country. In 2015, over 90,000 Yves Desjardins-Siciliano, Presi- spanning Halifax to Montreal to an important travel artery for trips were made on the Canadian. dent and CEO of VIA Rail, will All aboard! Register today at the Canadian, which connects Canadians and tourists alike. VIA Rail continues to invest in present his vision for the future boardoftrade.com/viarail.

upcoming events sport | New federal Minister See our full events calendar at boardoftrade.com/events shares her mandate with

monday, april 11, 2016 Friday, april 15, 2016 thursday, april 28, 2016 business community greater vancouver Board of (unconventional) 3rd annual metro vancouver trade’s governors’ Banquet Women in Business dream employer awards he Honourable Carla and rix awards 2016 Qualtrough will speak to 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tthe Greater Vancouver 6 – 9:30 p.m. Cascades Casino Resort Ballroom The Sutton Place Hotel Board of Trade on April 6 about Vancouver Convention Centre 201393 Fraser Highway, Langley — Versailles Ballroom her new federal mandate as — West 845 Burrard Street, Vancouver Canada’s Minister of Sport and panellists Persons with Disabilities, includ- 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver steve mossop leah garrad-cole ing how the business commun- induction into council of governors President, Insights West Creator, Love Child Organics ity can play a supporting role in Janet austin the lead-up to Canada’s 150th sandra miles CEO, YWCA Metro Vancouver tamara vrooman anniversary. Miles Employment Group President and CEO, Qualtrough, the new Member rix award for engaged in partnership with: of Parliament from Delta, was community citizenship sue paish Insights West, Miles Employment Group appointed Minister of Sport and david podmore President and CEO, LifeLabs Persons with Disabilities fol- O.B.C., MA (ESc.), D.TECH. (HON.), MCIP (RPP), FRI, RIBC anne giardini lowing the federal election last Carla Qualtrough, Canada’s Friday, april 29, 2016 Chairman and Chief Executive Director, Writer and Chancellor, SFU fall. Given her personal history Minister of Sport and Persons with Officer, Concert Properties Ltd. and experience as a Paralym- Disabilities In parntership with Greater transportation summit pic athlete living with a visual Langely Chamber of Commerce rix award for engaged 7:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. impairment, this was a wel- corporate citizenship venue sponsor: come appointment for many in Prior to being elected, Qual- Sheraton Wall Centre Vancouver Fortis Bc Cascades Casino & Resort Canada’s sports and disability trough practiced human rights — Grand Ballroom rix awards sponsor: decor sponsor: Celebrate The Moment communities. law at the federal and provincial 1088 Burrard Street, Vancouver The In recent years, our country has levels. She chaired the Minister’s presenting sponsor: speakers include been fortunate to host a number Council on Employment and Wednesday, april 20, 2016 Bird Construction of international sporting events, Accessibility in B.C. and was an the honourable todd stone platinum sponsors: including the World Junior Hock- adjudicator with the Workers’ company of young Minister of Transportation and CN, Concord Pacific professionals creativity ey Championships, Ford Men’s Compensation Appeals Tribunal. Infrastructure and Deputy House World Curling Championships, Qualtrough has volunteered reception sponsor: cafe: From Ideas to Actions Peterson Leader, Province of British FIFA Women’s World Cup, and locally, nationally, and inter- gold sponsors: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Columbia Toronto 2015 Pan and Parapan nationally, including with the Concert Properties, Vancity, American Games. International Paralympic Com- SFU Vancouver, Kevin desmond LeisureCare, BCIT On the road to Canada’s 150th mittee and for the Toronto 2015 Campus CEO, TransLink silver sponsors: anniversary in 2017, Minister Pan and Parapan American 515 West Hastings Street Beedie Development Group, Pacific Additional speakers to be Qualtrough’s mandate is an Games. She has also served as — Room 1400 Blue Cross, Port Metro Vancouver, RBC announced active and wide-ranging one President of the Canadian Para- Royal Bank, YVR International Airport, mia maki including the delivery of a Can- lympic Committee and Chair Dentons, Wesgroup, Teck, Gowling WLG, presenting sponsor: CPA, Professor, Consultant, adians with a Disability Act, of the Sport Dispute Resolu- Mott Electric, Polygon, Bosa Properties, Stantec and Creativity Expert supporting efforts to renew tion Centre of Canada. Among The Kingswood Group of Companies, supporting sponsors: Port Metro Vancouver, WestJet sport infrastructure in com- many awards for her work, she Peter & Joanne Brown Foundation, sponsor: Chartered Professional munities across the country, has been named one of Canada’s Smtyhe CPA Accountants — British Columbia community sponsors: Kiewit, Hatch Global and supporting our athletes as Most Influential Women in Sport they compete across the globe, six times, and received a Queen

including this summer at the Rio Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Medal in 2012. Games. Don’t miss this chance to hear In addition, Qualtrough will from Minister Qualtrough about also be working with her col- how the federal government league, Minister of Health Jane plans to meet these challenges Is there a speaker you’d like to hear from or topic you’d like explored? Philpott, to deliver a national and strengthen Canada’s sport strategy for concussion aware- and disability communities over Make a suggestion at boardoftrade.com/suggest ness to ensure there is a respon- the next four years. SB sible pan-Canadian approach to dealing with this highly preva- Limited tickets still remaining at Register now at boardoftrade.com/events lent type of brain injury. boardoftrade.com/events. Greater Vancouver Board Of trade | Sounding Board | APRIL 2016 advocacy update 3 economy | New government tables its first federal budget

Board of Trade welcomes revamped funding model for infrastructure projects

he Greater Vancouver 2016 REPORT CARD RESULTS Board of Trade assigned Tan overall grade of “B” on Economic Vision: A- its 2016 Federal Budget Report This year’s budget earned strong Card, following the budget’s re- marks for its economic vision. lease on March 22. In particular for our region, the The grade was determined committee was happy to see Ot- by the Board of Trade’s Gov- tawa commit to providing 50 per ernment Budget and Finance cent of funding for transit infra- Committee, based on four key structure projects. criteria originally submitted to The government will also Finance Minister Bill Morneau provide funding to help accel- in December 2015. erate design, implementation “Today’s budget delivered on and construction work for new the government’s election prom- large-scale projects in Greater Iain Black, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, fills in the 2016 Federal Budget Report ise to boost spending for social Vancouver. Card during a press conference on March 22, 2016. | Greg hoekstra programs and stimulate growth “We see the $370-million al- in key sectors of our economy,” located for the Lower Mainland said Iain Black, President and as a down payment that will help The committee was pleased following through on a decrease important debt-to-GDP ratio re- CEO of the Greater Vancouver move forward two key projects with the specific inclusion of the to 9 per cent in 2019. In addition, mains stable through the pro- Board of Trade. that our organization has been one-year extension of the Min- the Board of Trade welcomed jected years. “While the business commun- advocating for — the extension eral Exploration Tax Credit, and news that the government will The committee did note, how- ity will always be cautious when of the Broadway subway line, the $8.4-billion investment in not implement a new tax on ever, that it’s incumbent on the it comes to embracing large defi- and rapid transit into Surrey and capacity-building, education stock options, which was previ- government to keep spending cits, we are satisfied that many Langley,” said Black. and social infrastructure for ously feared by B.C.’s burgeoning within declared levels, and to key economic investments and First Nations. tech sector. appropriately apply any un- priorities have been included. Spending Management: B expected gains to the deficit, in “In the coming months, we While the government’s increase Tax Competitiveness: B+ Debt Management: B order to hasten the return to a will also strongly encourage in annual spending was substan- The committee was glad to see In terms of debt management, balanced budget. SB the government to communi- tial, the committee was satisfied no increase to business tax rates, the committee was satisfied cate its road map to return our that the increase was largely fo- however, the budget proposes that the increased spending is For more commentary, read country to a balanced budget,” cused in areas that will have eco- that the small business rate will being reasonably matched with our op-ed on page 4 or visit said Black. nomic benefits in years to come. remain at 10.5 per cent instead of economic growth, such that the boardoftrade.com/budget 2016

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opinion | SOUNDING Federal Budget 2016 a BOARD mixed bag for British Columbia

PUBLISHER: Business in Vancouver Media Group EDITOR: Greg Hoekstra, 604-640-5450 AD SALES: Katherine Butler, 604-608-5158 A closer look at the Liberal government’s first budget, As the official publication of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, Sounding Board provides including what we liked, and what we felt was missing analysis and discussion of regional and national issues facing the business community, along with input from Member companies, allowing them to raise their profile in the business community. Sounding Board is published 11 times per year by Business in Vancouver Media Group in partnership with the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade. Sounding Board is read by leading business executives and their employees. The paper has a primary By Iqbal Ahmed circulation of 12,500 and a conservatively estimated total readership of 37,500.

ABOUT THE GREATER VANCOUVER BOARD OF TRADE The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade is Vancouver’s chamber of commerce. Since 1887, the Board ith an overall grade of Trade has been an active proponent of business in the Vancouver region. The World Trade of “B” on its annual Centre Vancouver is the international division of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade and is Report Card, the affiliated with more than 300 WTCs worldwide. W Greater Vancouver Board of OUR MISSION STATEMENT The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade works in the enlightened interest of its members to pro- Trade believes the Federal mote, enhance and facilitate the development of the region as a Pacific centre for trade, commerce Budget includes some good, and travel. some bad, and some ugly, for OUR BASIC PRINCIPLES B.C.’s business community. The Board of Trade believes that the market system is the only system that works effectively in the allocation of scarce economic resources for efficient and stable economic growth and job creation. It offers supports for important The Board of Trade recognizes the imperfections of the market system and supports the need for sectors in our economy; how- publicly provided services such as social services, health services and public education. The Board ever it lacks specifics and fails supports the philosophy of less government involvement in the business sector and believes that to address important health governments should not do what can be done in whole or in part by the private sector. care and taxation challenges. More than 20 per cent of Canada’s exports flow through our port each But what’s of most concern year, yet there was no mention of the Pacific Gateway or trade-enabling for the Greater Vancouver BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2015-16 infrastructure in the 2016 federal budget. | port metro vancouver Board of Trade and its Mem- EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE bers is the budget’s total omis- Chair Tim Manning Regional Vice President sion of any reference to the Commercial Financial Services Canada’s Pacific Gateway and RBC Royal Bank trade-enabling infrastructure. are welcome, the budget ap- trade and the movement of Senior Vice-Chair Robin Silvester President and Chief Executive Officer pears to lack a vision or policy goods through Western Can- Port Metro Vancouver The Good: Sector-specific framework for how the funding ada and consider appointing Vice-Chair Anne Giardini, Q.C. Chancellor supports and public transit will be used. For example, it a Minister Responsible for the Simon Fraser University Budget 2016 allocated signifi- allocates $200 million a year Pacific Gateway. Vice-Chair Evi Mustel cant funding for the high-tech over four years to “catalyze With emerging Asian markets Principal Mustel Group sector, which employs more private sector dynamism” and hungry for Canadian natural Secretary-Treasurer Elise Rees than 86,000 people in B.C. With connect “ideas to the market- resources, and the Trans-Pacif- Partner, Transaction Advisory Services a budding start-up culture and place,” but it does not propose ic Partnership on the horizon, Ernst & Young LLP world-class universities, our any policy levers to accomplish our infrastructure deficit and Finance and Audit Committee Chair George Cadman, Q.C. Shareholder and Council region is uniquely situated to this. trade challenges continue to Boughton Law Corporation take advantage of the govern- Furthermore, it cancels a hamper our economy’s abil- Policy Council Chair Lori Mathison ment’s focus on building stra- planned reduction in the small ity to fully tap into global Managing Partner Dentons tegic relationships between business tax rate. This sched- opportunities. Immediate Past Chair Janet Austin business, academia, and the uled tax break would have Projects such as the replace- Chief Executive Officer YWCA Metro Vancouver public sector. been a welcome relief to small ment of the George Massey Member at large Robin Hemmingsen The federal government also businesses across Canada. It Tunnel, port expansion at Rob- Member at large Sacha McLean scrapped plans to introduce would especially benefit those erts Bank, and widening of the Vice Chairman a new tax on stock options, in resource dependent com- Trans Canada Highway from McLean Group Member at large Tracey McVicar which was a key request munities, feeling pressures of Kamloops to the bor- Managing Partner in our pre-budget submis- falling commodity prices. der represent key Pacific Gate- CAI Capital Management Company sion to Finance Minister Bill The budget also failed to ad- way initiatives that enhance President and CEO Iain Black Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Morneau. This is good news for dress the Greater Vancouver Canada’s strategic advantage cash-strapped tech start-ups, business community’s grow- and must be supported by the BOARD OF DIRECTORS which uses stock options as a ing concerns over Canada federal government. Kim Baird C.M. Kim Baird Strategic Consulting Sue Belisle Business in Vancouver Media Group compensation tool and a way Health and Social Transfers. While it is important to pro- Alice Chen Export Ventures Group of Companies and to attract top talent. Currently, the per-capita vide immediate support for China Business Network, PwC Another positive is the health transfer methodology families and communities Lara Dauphinee Fiore Group Mary Anne Davidson budget’s focus on public tran- fails to capture the differing feeling the pressures of a slow- Christine Day Luvo Inc. sit, delivering on another im- demographic and population ing economy, the government Michael Dervish Scotiabank portant aspect of the GVBOT’s pressures faced by each prov- cannot ignore the investments Maninder Dhaliwal Lions Gate International pre-budget submission. While ince. With its rapidly growing needed for long-term econom- Robin Dhir Twin Brook Developments Ltd. Jan Grude Pacific Blue Cross the initial transit investments number of seniors, this dispro- ic growth. Craig Hemer Boyden are small, they offer a “down portionally impacts B.C. Budget 2016 set out a com- David Hoff Ledcor payment” on major projects, mendable agenda and will Terry Hui Concord Pacific Developments Inc. and will help move regional help support Canadians and Moray Keith Dueck Auto Group The Ugly: Forgotten Christopher Lythgo Business Development Bank of Canada priorities such as the Surrey Gateway some important sectors of our Sarah McCullogh Spectra Energy light rail and Broadway-Mil- The most concerning, how- economy. However, it missed Gordon Nelson Rogers Communications Group lennium subway expansion ever, is the budget’s total a significant opportunity and Haroon Rashid Paradigm Ltd. Jill Schnarr forward. omission of any reference to failed to address the future of Dr. Mark Schonfeld Langbury Holdings Finally, we are pleased to see Canada’s Pacific Gateway, and Canada’s Pacific Gateway. Lorne Segal, O.B.C. Kingswood Properties Ltd. the government continue vital any planned development of We hope subsequent budgets Denise Turner Bravura Business Solutions Inc. supports for the struggling trade-enabling infrastructure. will prioritize Gateway infra- Kari Yuers Kryton International Inc. Vivian Zalkow Taymor Industries Ltd. natural resources sector. With 20 per cent of Canadian structure and recognize Can- exports flowing through Port ada’s importance as a global PUBLICATIONS MAIL AGREEMENT No. 40011551 The Bad: Transfers, taxes, and Metro Vancouver alone, the trading partner. SB Pacific Gateway is a vital eco- Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, World Trade Centre specifications Suite 400, 999 Canada Place The lack of specifics in the nomic enabler that has been Iqbal Ahmed is Manager of Public Policy Vancouver, B.C. V6C 3E1 budget unfortunately tem- entirely overlooked in the 2016 Development at the Greater Vancouver [email protected] pers some of “the good” list- Budget. Board of Trade. He recently joined the ed above. While supports for We urge the federal govern- organization from the Chamber @boardoftrade /BoardofTrade @theboardoftrade industries such as high-tech ment to renew its focus on of Commerce. Greater Vancouver Board Of trade | Sounding Board | APRIL 2016 director spotlight 5

leadership | ‘Work hard and do the right thing, you will sleep at night’

What inspires you? Board of Trade Director Christine Day started out serving Making a difference. The oppor- pancakes at IHOP. Now she’s reinventing the food industry. tunity to create a market shift based on a greater purpose.

Describe what you do in 10 words What is the most important lesson What makes Vancouver a great If you retired tomorrow, how or less. you learned from your parents? city? would you keep busy? Disrupting the food industry My parents taught me many I love Vancouver because of its I would be busy with travel, by creating healthy, nutritious great lessons. Being Irish, every- beauty and the influences of family, our boat, writing and food. thing is a story or saying. Some Europe and Asia. We are fortun- reading books, and helping of my favourite sayings are: Be- ate to enjoy what the rest of the small businesses through Where is your hometown and how ing loved and loving others are world can only dream of. Hav- Campfire, the VC fund I am a did it shape you as an individual? your greatest accomplishments. ing visited over 80 countries and partner in. I have never under- I grew up in Northern Ireland, Be yourself, don’t live a life of hundreds of cities, I am grateful stood how anyone could be Vancouver, British Columbia, comparison. Appreciate the tal- for our quality of life. Christine Day, CEO, Luvo bored unless they are standing and Bellevue, Washington. ents of others. Laughter is the in a long line. What shaped me was living best medicine or in the worst How will the Greater Vancouver in so many places. It made me case, what gets you through it. region be different 10 years from What is the secret to happiness? adaptable, resilient, confident If you don’t like the view, move. now? If you could have lunch with one The secret to happiness is choos- and family oriented. Work hard and do the right While time will change the in- famous person, who would it be? ing it. Choosing who you love, thing, you will sleep at night. dustries we are in, but I hope (And what would you order?) where you live, where you work What was your first job? it’s what we choose to keep the John Oliver — I love intellectual and how hard you work. Rela- My first job after babysitting Why did you join the Greater same that matters most. Greater humour. I would order a crab tionships and work are not al- (which I started at age 12 for Vancouver Board of Trade? Vancouver is a gateway to the and avocado salad. ways easy but they should be a family with five kids under I joined the Greater Vancou- East and West. We will have a worth it. SB 8 years old for 25 cents per ver Board of Trade because of strong economy and diverse What were you like in high school? hour) was at age 15, a waitress the great succession of leaders population. Our responsibility at IHOP (International House who have invested their time. is to steward our resources and In high school I was a sporty of Pancakes). My first lesson A strong economy, grassroots infrastructure to ensure that smart girl. I was well-liked, The Greater Vancouver Board of in customer service was “if the advocacy, and strong engage- our future generations remain but not “popular.” Because Trade is fortunate to have 36 of customer is having a bad day, ment are critical to a strong one of the top cities to live in. I started waitressing at 15, I our region’s top executives and you will be the last thing mak- economic base. We face com- was financially independent business leaders on its board of ing it worse.” I could carry up plex decisions that affect future What is your creative outlet? at an early age. (Read that as: directors. For more information on to 10 big and small plates at a generations and I want to be a Remodelling. I keep the trades it was not easy for my parents these exceptional individuals, visit time. part of the solution. and furniture stores busy. to parent me! ) boardoftrade.com/directors.

Third Annual

In partnership with: Via Rail’s Vision The future for passenger rail in B.C. and plans for Dedicated Tracks

Thursday, April 28, 2016 | 11:30 a.m. − 2 p.m. The Sutton Place Hotel, 845 Burrard Street, Vancouver Tuesday, May 17, 2016 | 11:30 a.m. − 2 p.m. Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, 900 West Georgia, Vancouver Who is your dream employer?

Join us April 28 as we announce the winners of the third annual Metro Vancouver Dream Yves Desjardins-Siciliano Employer Awards. During which, Steve Mossop of Insights West and Sandra Miles from President and Chief Executive Officer, VIA Rail Miles Employment Group will share key highlights from the 2016 survey, as voted on by the local business community. Yves Desjardins-Siciliano will present his vision for the future Following their remarks, a panel of HR leaders from the top 10 companies will join of passenger rail in B.C., including the corporation’s plans for Mossop and Miles on stage for a discussion on creating an engaged workplace that can the Canada 150 celebrations. He will also present VIA Rail’s attract and retain the best talent. Dedicated Tracks project and its role in the development of services in western Canada. Steve Mossop Sandra Miles President, Insights West President and CEO, Miles Employment Group

boardoftrade.com boardoftrade.com Greater Vancouver Board Of trade | Sounding Board | APRIL 2016 6 around the board in focus | Photos from recent events and activities at the Board of Trade

Vishnu Prakash, India’s High to Canada, spoke to B.C. business leaders at the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade March 15 about business opportunities with India. | Matt borck

Teresa Wat, B.C.’s Minister of International Trade, at a Japan-Canada trade symposium on March 21, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade President and CEO Iain Black (left) sits down for a Q&A with business strategy legend Michael Porter hosted in partnership with the Canadian Chamber. (right) on March 3. Porter spoke about the shift to a low-carbon economy to a crowd of more than 1,000 people. | matt borck

Canada’s Minister of Small Business and Tourism Bardish Chagger (far right) visited the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade’s office on March 29 for a roundtable discussion on female entrepreneurship. The event was co-hosted by the Women’s Enterprise Centre. | aaron robinson

The Honourable John McCallum, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, speaks to A panel of media, academic and business influencers discuss results of the 2016 media following his March 18 speech to the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade. In his remarks, McCallum Edelman Trust Barometer survey on March 10. Prior to the panel discussion, discussed how immigration can contribute both socially and economically to our country. | matt borck Edelman Canada Chair John Clinton (far left) gave a keynote. | matt borck

More photos at facebook.com/ Did you know the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade hosts nearly 150 speaker events, seminars, webinars, and networking receptions each year? boardoftrade Greater Vancouver Board Of trade | Sounding Board | APRIL 2016 COMPANY OF YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CYP 7

motivation | Sharing ‘ideas worth spreading’

Third annual TED-inspired event puts local young professionals centre stage

could ever dream of, inspired By Hayley Woodin him to found ShareShed, which connects outdoor gear owners hat does the future of to those looking to experience the sharing economy the great outdoors. Dubois led Wlook like, and how an over 20-person team around does that tie into values-based Europe to further explore the leadership? How can you reces- future of the sharing economy, sion-proof yourself, and what and what he found was that are the positives – and negatives wealth is truly determined by – of bringing a hustler mentality access over ownership. to your career? The motto “hustle beats tal- The headliners of this year’s ent when talent doesn’t hustle” CYPx event shared “ideas worth pushed Natasha Jung to pursue spreading” to a full house of “success” full-throttle. What Company of Young Profession- she later discovered was that Daniel Dubois speaks about his inspiration to start ShareShed during CYPx at Vancity Theatre. | noravera als (CYP) members at the pro- she first had to define her ver- gram’s annual TED-inspired sion of success, and ensure that event. Held at the Vancity The- her heart was in her work before Hustle, when intentioned, pays knowledge and partnerships Professionals on April 20 for a atre in Yaletown on March 15, she worked her life away. After off. can “recession-proof” anyone highly interactive session on the experiences, insights and reflecting on her intentions, Jason Leo Carvalho, win- across all industries, in any eco- how to be a more innovative stories shared by each speaker Jung realized that the steps ner of Business in Vancouver’s nomic climate. thinker. SB were as interesting and engaging she had been taking over sev- Forty Under 40, knows the From all three impressive pres- as their topics of choice. eral years had prepared her to value of mentorship and net- entations, CYP Members took Hayley Woodin is a freelance journalist Daniel Dubois turned down take that leap of faith and try working. Connected to the likes away the importance of setting and media specialist at Kwantlen a professional basketball con- her hand at her dream career. of Ebay’s Jeffrey Skoll and for- goals that reflect one’s own val- Polytechnic University. She sits on the tract in Europe to pursue an The results? mer Canadian Prime Minister ues and definition of success. CYP advisory committee, and chairs the opportunity with ’s Jung shared that her greatest Paul Martin, Carvalho shared The next young professionals’ program’s events committee. The Next Big Thing Fellowship. validation came from having how surrounding himself with event will be a Creativity Café Touring Australia and Fiji for six someone with a professional people who “have his back,” with CPA, professor, consultant Learn more about the Company of months, and having access to opinion ask her to continue and building a reliable well and creativity expert Mia Maki. Young Professionals program at all of the outdoor equipment he on with her work in the field. of resources, opportunities, Join the Company of Young boardoftrade.com/CYP.

New Date Transportation New Course Summit Moving Vancouver Forward Northview Golf & Country Club 6857 168th Street, Surrey Friday, April 29, 2016 | 7:15 a.m. − 1:30 p.m. Sheraton Wall Centre Vancouver, 1088 Burrard Street, Vancouver Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Speakers Include:

The Honourable Todd Stone Kevin Desmond Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's Minister of Transportation and CEO, Translink Infrastructure and Deputy House Golf Classic Leader, Province of British Columbia

Earlybird registration For additional information, visit boardoftrade.com/transportation First 50 people to register will receive a pair of tickets to the Freedom 55 Financial Open (first stop on the PGA Tour Canada Schedule) at the Presenting Sponsor: Point Grey Golf & Country Club from May 23-29, 2016.

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boardoftrade.com/golf boardoftrade.com/transportation Greater Vancouver Board Of trade | Sounding Board | APRIL 2016 women’s 8 leadership CIRCLE WLC recognition | Winners of the 2016 Wendy McDonald Awards

Meet 11 outstanding individuals who are championing diversity in the Greater Vancouver business community

By fiona douglas-crampton

he Greater Vancouver Board of Trade’s Women’s TLeadership Circle is excit- ed to reveal the winners of the second annual Wendy McDonald Awards. Presented in honour of the late Wendy McDonald – a Canadian business icon who served as the Diversity Champion Diversity Champion Community Catalyst Board of Trade’s first female Chair Tina Osen Dr. Elizabeth Anne Croft Merran Smith in 1990 – these awards shine a President and CEO of HUB International Associate Dean, Education and Professional Executive Director, Clean Energy Canada spotlight on outstanding indi- Insurance Brokers Development, University of British Columbia viduals who champion diversity What motivates you as a business or in the business community. What are your top suggestions on what What are your top suggestions on what community leader? Please join me in congratulat- others can do to champion diversity in their others can do to champion diversity in their The ability to create change is a great mo- ing this year’s 11 winners. organization and community? organization and community? tivator. When I stared this organization To learn more about these in- It’s important to celebrate differing Practice. While policies are necessary a little over five years ago, the wins were dividuals and their efforts, visit viewpoints and ideas when you don’t and important, policies without practice small. But over time those small wins boardoftrade.com/WLC. all have “group think.” People with dif- can detract from diversity efforts. Lead- helped to build great momentum. Incre- ferent backgrounds and experiences ers must actively promote and model the mental change shouldn’t be overlooked. Fiona Douglas-Crampton is 2015-16 Chair will approach challenges with unique value of policies that support an inclusive, Every great idea starts somewhere small of the Women’s Leadership Circle. perspectives. supportive and healthy environment. and grows.

Community Catalyst Entrepreneurial Innovation Outstanding Mentor / Sponsor WomAn of Promise Maureen McGrath Natacha Veronika Beim Judy Brooks Laura Best Media Personality, Corus Entertainment CEO and Founder, CEFA Early Learning Entrepreneur and Board Member Lawyer and Co-Founder, Embarkation Law (CKNW) Schools Corporation What benefit have you experienced as a What single thing can people do to make a What one piece of advice would you give result of mentoring others? What advice would you give to young tangible impact in their community? to a women considering an entrepreneurial Beyond the immense happiness of see- women looking to establish their careers? Share stories. When people share their career? ing others become elevated, the biggest Speak up! Confidence matters as much as stories, they empower other people. On When I opened my schools, I did so be- benefit has been my own evolution and competence. Give presentations, ask for some level there is comfort in knowing cause I wanted an extraordinary school growth. I continually learn from the di- what you want, come prepared with your someone else has gone through what you to exist... If you have an idea that could versity of ages, sexes, backgrounds and ideas and be sure to voice them. People are going through and more importantly change the world, or even just change belief systems of my mentees. They’ve are going to take credit for your ideas and managed to get through it. one person for the better, don’t hesitate. helped me keep my outlook fresh. accomplishments. Don’t be afraid to take up the space you deserve and worked for.

WomAn of Promise WomAn of Promise WomAn of Promise WomAn of Promise Annie Chou Andrea Palmer-Boroski Maryam Sadeghi Sharon Kaur Singh Cardiologist, Lions Gate Hospital CEO, Awake Labs CEO, MetaOptima Technology Inc. Associate, Bennett Jones LLP

What advice would you give to young What motivates you as a business or What do you think makes an individual What advice would you give to young women looking to establish their careers? community leader? successful? women looking to establish their careers? There will always be obstacles and I am motivated by the impact that my It starts from you. As a woman, scien- Step 1: Ask for advice from others. Step challenges precluding you from easily company can have on individuals’ lives. tist, and entrepreneur, I understand 2: Get involved and give back to your achieving your dream. Counter that with Every time I hear a story of how our prod- how much confidence and self-esteem community (professionally and socially). perseverance, hard work, and a smile on uct could affect a family, a classroom, a it requires to build your business. Self- Step 3: Help others to grow their career. your face and you will accomplish your workplace, it makes me even more mo- esteem is a reflection of your personal Step 4: Love what you do, and if you stop goal and enrich your career. tivated to ensure we can bring it to life evaluation. It is how much you believe in loving it, move on. Step 5: Be genuine. for those people. yourself and your power to make things Step 6: Recognize others’ involvement happen. and give credit.