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“We are urging the federal government to strategically invest in B.C. and our region...to help us become Canada’s economic engine.” Tim Manning, pg. 3 FEBRUARY 2016 • VOLUME 56 • NUMBER 2 THIS ISSUE Global thinker coming to Vancouver Members vote in favour of historic name change · 2 World-renowned economist Michael Porter will give a special lecture March 3 at VBOT

The Vancouver Board of Trade and teacher. Throughout his career Federal Infrastructure is teaming up with the GLOBE at Harvard Business School, he Minister speaks Feb. 11 · 2 2016 conference to host a special has brought economic theory and lecture by corporate strategy strategy concepts to bear on many Board urges Ottawa to legend Michael Porter, arguably of the most challenging problems invest in B.C. · 3 the world’s most influential thinker facing corporations, economies on management and competitive- and societies, including market Remembering former ness. competition and company strat- Premier Bill Bennett · 4 In his presentation, Porter will egy, economic development, the address the global shift to a low- environment, and health care. carbon economy and its impli- Porter’s extensive research is

cations for Greater Vancouver’s widely recognized in governments,

business community and key corporations, NGOs, and academic industries throughout B.C. circles around the globe. His re- Carbon has fuelled and built search has received numerous our businesses and economies awards, and he is the most cited since the dawn of the industrial scholar today in economics and Director spotlight · 5 revolution. Now, for the first time in business. While Porter is, at the hundreds of years, we are witness- core, a scholar, his work has also Photo highlights · 6 ing a shift. Advents in technology achieved remarkable acceptance and the growing threat of climate by practitioners across multiple Young professionals tackle change have begun a rapid transi- fields. community challenges · 7 tion to a low-carbon economy. Tickets for this event are on sale This change to our conven- now through GLOBE 2016’s regis- How women hold the key tional economic model brings tration system. Those interested in to potential gains · 8 with it significant challenges and attending should use the promo opportunities. From energy and code VBOT to access our special @boardoftrade renewables to technology and pricing. Bulk ticket purchases are materials science, every industry also available by emailing carmen. /VancouverBoardofTrade stands to be impacted. [email protected]. For more Harvard Business School professor Michael Porter will be in Vancouver next month for a boardoftrade.com Porter is an economist, re- information, visit boardoftrade. keynote at the GLOBE 2016 conference. Porter will also give a special presentation on searcher, author, advisor, speaker com/porter. March 3 at The Vancouver Board of Trade, which is open to the local business community.

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By Tim Manning much different place than it was businesses outside the City of in 1887. But one thing that hasn’t Vancouver. At a special General Meeting changed much in that time is our For more than a century, our held last month at the Fairmont mission statement, which is “to organization has been an advo- Pacific Rim, our Members voted work in the enlightened inter- cate for businesses of all sizes overwhelmingly to change our or- est of its Members to promote, across this region. During that ganization’s name to the Greater enhance and facilitate the devel- time, we have helped champion Vancouver Board of Trade. opment of the region as a Pacific dozens of infrastructure projects In doing so, we have turned centre of trade, commerce and across Greater Vancouver that a page for this storied institu- travel.” today play a critical role in B.C. tion, which has been known by By changing our name, we and Canada’s economies. the same name since it was first are not changing our mandate. It is also worth noting that founded 129 years ago “by a small Instead, we are embracing our The Vancouver Board of Trade group of merchants, lumbermen, long-standing role as a regional has a very long, proud history of bankers, and manufacturers.” voice, and we are reflecting that collaborating with other busi- Needless to say, the world is a half of our Members are from ness and community groups in Greater Vancouver, and in the We will continue to support other years ahead, that will not change. chambers and help amplify their In fact, our hope is to strengthen voice whenever possible, because those ties even more, particu- we firmly believe the chamber EVENTSEVENTS CALENDARCALENDAR UPDATE UPDATE larly when it comes to municipal family is strongest — and our chambers of commerce across collective Members benefit the See our full events calendar at boardoftrade.com/events the region, whose work is ab- most — when we stand together. solutely vital to the economic prosperity of our region. Tim Manning is 2015-16 Chair TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2016 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2016 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2016 Moving forward, we are eager of The Vancouver Board of Trade. Company of Young Metro Vancouver: Being smart about power to work collectively with other He also serves as Regional Vice Professionals Leadership Providing Regional chambers in the best interests of President of Commercial Financial 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Cafe with Translink Leadership the region’s business community. Services for RBC Royal Bank. Fairmont Pacific Rim 5:30 – 8 p.m 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. —Star Sapphire Ballroom SFU Segal Building Pan Pacific Vancouver 1038 Canada Place 500 Granville Street — Crystal Pavilion Jessica McDonald VBOT hosts Canada’s 999 Canada Place Event Partner: President and Chief Executive TransLink Greg Moore Officer, BC Hydro Platinum Program Partner: Mayor, City of Port Coquitlam infrastructure minister Presenting Sponsor: BCIT School of Business Chair, Metro Vancouver Board Accenture As Canada’s Gateway to the of Directors Supporting Sponsors: Asia Pacific, Greater Vancouver’s Lawson Lundell LLP, Hatch WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2016 Presenting Sponsor: transportation and transit infra- Port Metro Vancouver Community Sponsors: Networking Kasian Architecture Interior Design structure is key to keeping our Breakfast Series: and Planning Ltd., Compugen Inc., provincial and national economies Orientation and Roundtable WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2016 Innergex Renewable Energy moving. Our air, marine, rail, road, and 7 – 9 a.m. Tax Planning transit networks all contribute in Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront Considerations for THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 a concerted manner in ensuring 1133 West Hastings Street Small Businesses Michael Porter: people get to their destinations 7 – 9 a.m Transition to a low-carbon and that goods get to market. economy WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2016 Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel The new federal government has 1133 West Hastings Street 11:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. B.C. Budget Recap recognized this by committing Kevin Wong Vancouver Convention Centre $125 billion in new infrastructure 11:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Regional Tax Leader, MNP LLP — East funding across Canada over the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Angela Chang 999 Canada Place next 10 years. — British Columbia Ballroom Tax Partner, MNP LLP Michael Porter On Feb. 11, the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Canada’s Minister of 900 West Georgia Street Amarjeet Sohi, Canada’s Minister Infrastructure and Communities Nancy King Bishop William Lawrence Hon. Christy Clark of Infrastructure and Communi- Tax Partner, MNP LLP University Professor, Premier, The Institute for Strategy and ties, will deliver a keynote to B.C.’s Sohi was dedicated to improving Province of British Columbia Event Sponsor: Competitiveness, business leaders at The Vancouver Edmonton’s infrastructure and liv- MNP LLP Presenting Sponsors: Harvard Business School Board of Trade on his vision for ability. He previously represented Chartered Professional Accountants of Presenting Sponsors: the federal government’s plan to the city of Edmonton on the Cana- British Columbia, Fasken Martineau THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016 Enbridge, Chartered Professional double infrastructure spending dian Urban Transit Association, Supporting Sponsor: Accountants British Columbia over the next 10 years. and has been a strong advocate Port Metro Vancouver Members’ Reception at Education Sponsors: Elected three times as an Ed- for light rail transit. He also advo- Media Partner: The Nest at UBC BCIT School of Business, The Globe and Mail Langara College monton City Councillor, Sohi cated municipal interests to other 5 – 7 p.m Media Partner: became the Member of Parlia- levels of government through his

The Nest at UBC NEWS 1130 ment for Edmonton Mill Woods delegation to the Alberta Urban 3500 – 6133 University Blvd Marketing Partner: in October 2015 and was named Municipalities Association. Clean Energy BC To register for Sohi’s address Canada’s Minister of Infrastructure and Communities. to The Vancouver Board of Trade, During his time on city council, visit boardoftrade.com/events. What speaker, topic or issue do youWOMEN’S want explored? We’ll look into it. Visit boardoftrade.com/suggest LEADERSHIP Missed last month’s Sounding Board? ® Read past issues online at boardoftrade.com/soundingboard Register now at boardoftrade.com/events CIRCLE February 2016 Sounding Board member news 3 Board urges federal government to invest in B.C.

By greg hoekstra portance of the above transit and infrastruc- ture projects during its Feb. 11 event with The Vancouver Board of Trade is calling the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Canada’s on the federal government to invest in transit Minister of Infrastructure (see page 2). and trade-enabling projects across the Greater Vancouver region, as part of its pre- TPP, health transfers, climate policy, budget consultations with the Department and other key priorities of Finance Canada. In addition to the priorities outlined above, The organization has a long history of The Vancouver Board of Trade also lists a working with the government leading up to number of other key recommendations to the Federal Budget’s release, and this year, the federal government in its letter. submitted a detailed seven-page letter to Some of the organization’s key recom- Minister of Finance Bill Morneau. mendations include implementing the Trans “We believe that 2016 could be a pivotal Pacific Partnership, adjusting the Canada year for British Columbia,” says Tim Health and Social Transfer, maintaining tax Manning, 2015-16 Chair of The Vancouver competitiveness and the ability to attract Board of Trade. “We are urging the federal human capital, the need to consult the busi- government to strategically invest in B.C. and ness community on climate policy following our region — including air, sea, land, rail and The George Massey Tunnel replacement is one of several key projects across the region that The Vancouver Board COP 21, and the importance of controlling transit infrastructure — to help us become of Trade is urging the federal government to invest in. File photo government spending and maintaining a Canada’s economic engine and capitalize prudent debt-to-GDP ratio. on the explosive growth of the Asia-Pacific projects, given our role as Canada’s Pacific Support transit infrastructure In addition to providing annual recom- region.” Gateway,” says Iain Black, President and In addition, The Vancouver Board of Trade mendations on federal budgets, The Vancou- CEO of The Vancouver Board of Trade. “It joins other business and community groups ver Board of Trade evaluates the subsequent Develop Pacific Gateway infrastructure has become increasingly apparent that Asian from across the region in calling for federal performance of each budget based on four The federal government has committed to interest in our resources may have a limited investments in two key public transit proj- criteria which reflect the priorities of its investing more than $125 billion in infra- time horizon and it is imperative that we not ects: 27 kilometres of LRT in Surrey and members within the Greater Vancouver structure across the country over the next miss the opportunity.” Langley, and the Millennium Line extension business community. 10 years. The Vancouver Board of Trade Key Pacific Gateway projects that The along the Broadway-UBC corridor. Once the 2016-17 Budget is released, it continues to applaud this decision, while Vancouver Board of Trade want the federal Both of these projects were key compo- will be assessed by The Vancouver Board of encouraging the government to target the government to support include the George nents of the Mayors Plan, which The Van- Trade’s Government Budget and Finance funds strategically towards trade-enabling Massey Tunnel Replacement and Highway couver Board of Trade supported tirelessly Committee, and the organization will issue infrastructure in B.C. 99 Corridor improvements, the Roberts Bank during its leading role in the Better Transit its annual Federal Budget Report Card. “It’s crucial that the government uses Terminal 2 Project, and the Pattullo Bridge and Transportation Coalition. In addition, To read the full letter to Finance Minister the new infrastructure fund to invest in B.C. Replacement, among others. the organization plans to underscore the im- Bill Morneau, visit boardoftrade.com.

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Thursday, March 3, 2016 | 11:15 a.m. − 1:30 p.m. The Honourable Christy Clark Vancouver Convention Centre – East, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver Premier, The Province of British Columbia

Michael Porter Join The Vancouver Board of Trade for an official address by The Honourable Christy Clark, following the tabling of the Bishop William Lawrence University Professor, The Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness, 2016-17 Provincial Budget. Harvard Business School The presentation will provide the city’s business community The Vancouver Board of Trade is pleased to be partnering with with an overview of the recently unveiled budget and an update on the state of B.C.’s economy. GLOBE 2016 for a special presentation with corporate strategy legend Michael Porter, arguably the world’s most influential Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from the thinker on management and competitiveness. Province on how the 2016 Budget will impact your business and your family. The world is changing. Michael Porter’s presentation will address the global shift to a low-carbon economy and its implications for you, your business, and your industry.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2015-16 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Remembering Bill Bennett Chair Tim Manning Regional Vice President Commercial Financial Services RBC Royal Bank VBOT Directors and Governors share their thoughts on a B.C. icon Senior Vice-Chair Robin Silvester President and Chief Executive Officer Port Metro Vancouver Vice-Chair Anne Giardini, Q.C. By greg hoekstra builders of British Columbia,” anything. We invited the world Chancellor said Tim Manning, 2015-16 to B.C. during Expo 86 and the Simon Fraser University Vice-Chair Evi Mustel Former Premier Bill Bennett Chair of The Vancouver Board world came in droves. We have Principal was honoured on Jan. 31 at a me- of Trade. “From BC Place to the never looked back. Much of the Mustel Group Secretary-Treasurer Elise Rees morial service in his hometown Coquihalla Highway, Premier prosperity, diversity, success Partner, Transaction Advisory Services of Kelowna, two months after Bennett led the charge on a and opportunity that makes this Ernst & Young LLP Finance and Audit Committee Chair George Cadman, Q.C. he passed away at the age of 83. number of seminal projects province great today and that Shareholder and Council Bennett was fondly remem- that now define our province. will make our province special Boughton Law Corporation Policy Council Chair Lori Mathison bered by many in the business His legacy lives on around us, for our children, is because of Managing Partner community for his vision and every day.” Bill Bennett’s vision and deter- Dentons Immediate Past Chair Janet Austin leadership as British Colum- “We British Columbians owe mination.” Chief Executive Officer bia’s 27th Premier from 1975 much to Premier Bennett, es- “I was 11 years old when my YWCA Metro Vancouver Member at large Robin Hemmingsen to 1986. During his years as pecially our preferred place as father took me to our local can- Member at large Sacha McLean Premier, Bennett helped bring a gateway to Asia, thanks to his didate’s campaign office in the Vice Chairman McLean Group Expo 86 to Vancouver, as well vision in bringing us Expo 86,” riding of Burnaby Willingdon Member at large Tracey McVicar several projects that now define said Jill Bodkin, who served as (Elwood Veitch). I was instantly Managing Partner Greater Vancouver, including The Vancouver Board of Trade’s engaged when I heard Premier CAI Capital Management Company President and CEO Iain Black the SkyTrain, Alex Fraser Bridge, Chair in 1994-95. “I had the Bennett speak and share his The Vancouver Board of Trade Vancouver Convention Centre, honour of his choosing me as our vision for British Columbia,” said BOARD OF DIRECTORS and BC Place. province’s first woman deputy Robin Dhir, President of Twin Kim Baird C.M. Kim Baird Strategic Consulting Sue Belisle Business in Vancouver Media Group Upon news of his passing, minister, from my previous job Brook Developments, Strategic Alice Chen Export Ventures Group of Companies and a chorus of business leaders, in the Canadian government Advisor at Fasken Martineau, China Business Network, PwC dignitaries, and elected officials financing Expo-related projects and Director of The Vancouver Lara Dauphinee Fiore Group Mary Anne Davidson publicly expressed their con- like the SkyTrain and cruise Board of Trade. Christine Day Luvo Inc. dolences and praised Bennett ship terminal. I am grateful to “Most kids were outside Michael Dervish Scotiabank Maninder Dhaliwal Lions Gate International for his efforts to modernize our him for the privilege of my life’s kicking a soccer ball while I was Robin Dhir Twin Brook Developments Ltd. province and bring the world to work building British Columbia scheming on how to participate Jan Grude Pacific Blue Cross Craig Hemer Boyden our doorstep. companies which excel in Asian with the campaign. I was told I David Hoff Ledcor Below are some of the com- markets.” was too young, but still found a Terry Hui Concord Pacific Developments Inc. Moray Keith Dueck Auto Group ments sent to The Vancouver “Like his father before him, way to help out. Grace McCarthy, Christopher Lythgo Business Development Bank of Canada Board of Trade from our Direc- Bill Bennett transformed our Elwood Veitch, and Bill Bennett Sarah McCullogh Spectra Energy Gordon Nelson Rogers Communications Group tors and Governors who worked province,” said Sue Paish, Presi- had a huge impact on me getting Haroon Rashid Paradigm Ltd. directly with Bennett or were dent and CEO of LifeLabs and involved in provincial politics Jill Schnarr TELUS Dr. Mark Schonfeld Langbury Holdings inspired by his leadership and Chair of The Vancouver Board and staying involved. Bill’s vision Lorne Segal, O.B.C. Kingswood Properties Ltd. dedication to public service. of Trade in 2009-10. “He proved and leadership still resonate with Denise Turner Bravura Business Solutions Inc. Kari Yuers Kryton International Inc. “Bill Bennett will long be that British Columbians with a me and I wish all aspiring politi- Vivian Zalkow Taymor Industries Ltd. remembered as one of the great ‘can do’ approach, really can do cians can learn from his legacy.” February 2016 Sounding Board director spotlight 5 ‘It was the best decision I made in my professional life’ Evi Mustel reflects on what brought her to B.C. and The Vancouver Board of Trade’s board of directors

Describe what you do in 10 Why did you join The What was your favourite dicted to any apps. But if I have words or less. Vancouver Board of Trade? school subject growing up, to choose three: Pay by phone I am a neutral, objective I decided to get out of the and why? parking (you never have to get reporter of public opinion. comfort and security of my Math which contradicts the a ticket again!) Google maps (so office and connect with the stereotype. As we tend to like you never get lost again) and Where is your hometown and broader business community. what we are good at, it was Fitbit (so you are always moti- how did it shape you? It was the best decision I made one of my favourite subjects vated to stay in shape). My last stop in Ontario before in my professional life as it has (even calculus). With hindsight, moving to B.C. was Oakville. enhanced my personal satisfac- math was a good primer for my If you could witness any Living near the lake in a relative- tion and network of interesting current career. event in the past, present, or ly small community (compared people. future, what would it be? to Toronto) I think helped form What is your favourite Sidney Crosby’s gold medal my love of the outdoors (and What do you think makes vacation spot? winning goal! Would love to what ultimately led me to B.C.)! Vancouver a great city? Anywhere with natural un- relive the euphoria on the Vancouver offers the best of touched beauty — beaches on streets afterwards and the whole What was your first job? both worlds: a vibrant urban Kauai, the Swiss Alps, a remote Olympic experience. After my first job as a retail Evi Mustel, Principal, Mustel Group culture and easy access to the lake in the Cariboo. clerk in a shoe store, I was for- great outdoors. And there is What does a perfect day look tunate to spend my summers My parents emigrated from strong sense of connectedness What is one “life hack” that like to you? as one of the first female camp- Estonia after the country was in the business community; you think everyone should Full hour in the morning to ground attendants hired in Al- annexed during World War II. there is not six degrees of sepa- know? read the news over coffee, at gonquin Park, an amazing park Starting over from scratch, they ration here, but more like three. Less is more. If you can say least one outdoor activity, and in northern Ontario (home of taught me the values of hard We just need to work on our it in fewer words, use fewer. If the luxury of time to make a Tom Thomson and much wild- work, family connections and neighbourhood connectedness. you haven’t worn something in great dinner for friends and life). Dealing with the antics of thriftiness (no leftovers got a season, give it to charity. Clean family. campers proved to be more of thrown out in my house)! What is your creative outlet or off your desk and clear out our a challenge than dealing with hobby? email inbox every day! The Vancouver Board of Trade roaming bears, but both pro- What makes a great business Any activity that involves the is fortunate to have 36 of Greater vided entertaining summers! leader? outdoors (even on rainy days): What are three apps you Vancouver’s top executives and Someone who listens more biking, skiing, snowshoeing, couldn’t live without? business leaders on its board of What is the most important than they speak, and treats the hiking, kayaking, anything that None! We spend way too directors. For more information lesson you learned from your opinions of every member of the is not too dangerous or that much time on our phones so on these individuals, please visit parents? team with equal respect. involves heights! I have tried not to get too ad- boardoftrade.com/directors.

The Vancouver Board of Trade Governors’ Banquet and Rix Awards 2016

Monday, April 11, 2016 | 6 − 9:30 p.m. | Vancouver Convention Centre — West | 1055 Canada Place Way, Vancouver

Council of Governors Inductee The Rix Award for Engaged The Rix Award for Engaged Community Citizenship Corporate Citizenship Janet Austin CEO, YWCA Metro Vancouver David Podmore O.B.C., MA (ESc.), D.TECH. (HON.), MCIP (RPP), FRI, RIBC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Concert Properties Ltd.

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1 2 Around the Board Photo highlights from recent events and activities

Clockwise from top left: 1) The Honourable Rona President and CEO of Tourism Whistler; Val Litwin, CEO, Ambrose, Leader of the Official Opposition, spoke at The Whistler Chamber of Commerce; Marsha Walden, President Vancouver Board of Trade on Jan. 20 about the future of and CEO, Destination British Columbia; and Tim Manning, the Conservative Party of Canada in the wake of last fall’s 2015-16 Chair of The Vancouver Board of Trade. 4) On federal election. 2) Arne Sorenson, President and CEO of Jan. 14, 400 Members from 12 different Lower Mainland Marriott International, discussed his company’s future plans chambers of commerce came together for an unprecedented in B.C. on Jan. 11, including its involvement in the parq networking reception at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver. project adjacent to BC Place. 3) The Vancouver Board of 5) Michael Gregory, Deputy Chief Economist for BMO Bank Trade hosted a keynote address by Dave Brownlie, President of Montreal, gives his 2016 forecast for B.C. and Canada and CEO of Whistler Blackcomb, on Jan. 15, to celebrate at VBOT’s 27th annual Economic Outlook Forum on Jan. 26. the company’s 50th anniversary. Pictured L-R Iain Black, 6) CEO Iain Black (far left) leads a panel discussion with five President and CEO of The Vancouver Board of Trade; Anne local CEO’s at the Economic Outlook Forum. 7) Members Murray, Vice President Marketing and Communications, of The Vancouver Board of Trade’s under-35 program, the Vancouver Airport Authority; Sacha McLean, Vice Chair- Company of Young Professionals, at the first annual BIG man of the McLean Group; Dave Brownlie; Barrett Fisher, Idea event on Jan. 28 (learn more on page 7). 3

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By carrie gadsby lupus and scleroderma, and some forms are even life-threatening. There is a stigma Pursuing a career and becoming part of around having the disease, especially in the a vibrant and thriving organization that has workplace. Speaking up can be hard. So can created a culture of acceptance and support staying silent. for employees, is a true measure of success Employers can start the conversation so in the workplace. their employees don’t have to. This dialogue Having a career is a defining journey, with can lead to a greater understanding of ar- pride, confidence and identity all playing thritis in the workplace and can minimize a part in the mix. But what if something revenue-loss caused by absenteeism. The What’s your BIG idea? unseen and wholly unpredictable jeopar- Arthritis Society has specifically designed dized this path? Chronic illness, and what it a program to facilitate the discussion. Joint Young professionals tackle community based challenges means for both employers and employees, Matters at Work is a health and wellness ini- is a reality that merits further discussion. tiative that provides education and screen- By Marcin Samiec As part of a new video contest, partici- Chronic health conditions in employees ing to support early recognition of problems pants were challenged to present their “BIG have major implications, as they can affect and provide tools and resources in order to In less than a decade, one in every two Idea” to attract, develop and retain emerging one’s ability to maintain steady attendance, keep employees at work and maintaining people in the world’s workforce will be a business leaders in Greater Vancouver. and absenteeism in the workplace amounts productivity while enhancing their health young professional. The data is staggering, The 12 participating teams will have 11 to a significant cost to Canadian businesses. and well-being. Arthritis can change a life, and highlights how important professionals weeks to produce a three-minute video that There are 650,000 people in B.C. who live but it doesn’t have to. ages 25 to 34 are to our regional, national and addresses the problem, provides a solution with arthritis, with over 360,000 in the The Arthritis Society, BC & Yukon Divi- global economies. and offers an implementation plan. labour force. Three in 5 people living with sion, is having its Tenth Annual Gala on Feb. This demographic is vital to Greater This is a big contest about BIG ideas that this disease are of working age — between 26. Funds raised will go toward programs Vancouver, however, a lack of affordability, can have an impact on the Greater Vancou- 15 and 65 years old, and over 4.6 million and services like Joint Matters at Work to community and opportunity have made it ver economy, and the young professionals Canadians have it. help people live their best lives — including challenging for young professionals to set of our region. We can’t wait to see what in- Arthritis can be an invisible disease, where they work — despite their arthritis. down roots in our region. But rather than novative ideas our teams come back with, one that doesn’t discriminate — it can Help break the silence and wipe out the worry about economic obstacles, Vancou- and are looking forward to seeing how we affect anyone at any time, regardless of age, stigma of speaking up about arthritis. To ver’s young professionals are taking action. can put those ideas in motion. ethnicity or gender. It is the leading cause purchase tickets for The Gala, please visit On Jan. 28, more than 130 Members from Marcin Samiec is a Technology Manager of disability in Canada, and can reduce arthritis.ca/Gala2016 or call 604-714-5557. The Vancouver Board of Trade’s under-35 at Fresh Tracks Canada and sits on the CYP mobility, seize independence, halt a career Corporate rates are also available. For more program, the Company of Young Profession- Advisory Committee. To learn more about and steal a childhood. There are over 100 information on the Joint Matters at Work als (CYP), banded together in a dozen teams the program and the BIG Idea contest, visit different kinds of arthritis including gout, initiative, please call 604-714-5559. to tackle the region’s problems head-on. boardoftrade.com/BIGidea.

Construction: The cornerstone Being smart about power

of the Canadian economy Monday, February 29, 2016 | 11:30 a.m. − 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2016 | 11:30 a.m. − 2:00 p.m. Fairmont Pacific Rim, 1038 Canada Place, Vancouver Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver, 791 West Georgia Street, Vancouver Jessica McDonald Anibal R. Valente P. Eng. President and CEO, BC Hydro 2015 Chair - Canadian Construction Association Join BC Hydro’s President and CEO, Jessica McDonald, to hear Nearly $325 billion is spent annually on new and repair how BC Hydro is evolving to better meet the needs of its construction across Canada. As a sector, construction customers, improve the assets that make the system work and accounts directly for $120 billion of Canada’s overall GDP. maintain its strong commitment to the environment — by be- ing smart about power in all they do. Join Anibal Valente, Chair of the Canadian Construction Association, to hear more about this impressive industry and what to expect from the construction sector as we

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WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP CIRCLE® How women hold the key to potential gains

By Sandy Garossino Supported by a strongly industry- ecutive supporting then-CEO because it’s pretty simple. It’s all focused government over the last Anne Giardini, is widely credited about relationships. So it’s no coin- Andrew Leach, Angela Adams, nine years in Ottawa, the oil indus- as a key player in the early “peace cidence to find tough, smart, expe- Stephanie Cairns, Linda Coady, try adopted a hostile posture with negotiations” between the forestry rienced women at the heart of two Gordon Lambert. Hardly any the environmental community, sector, First Nations and environ- of the most significant resource in- of these are household names, which returned the favour. mentalists. Hard as it is to imagine dustry and environmental accords though they made oilfield history And vice versa. today, there was a time when things in Western Canadian history. in Alberta in 2015. The relentless head-butting in B.C.’s forests were possibly even In the current environment it’s Leach of course is one of Can- resulted in exactly 0 new kilometres worse than what the energy sector impossible to say how events will ada’s most eminent energy econo- of pipelines built, hardening op- faces now. ultimately play out for Canadian mists, and Coady is former VP at position and an ice-cold shoulder With painstaking care, Coady industry. Yet even now prepara- Weyerhaeuser in Vancouver. Today in Washington. (among others) facilitated agree- tions are under way for a White she is VP Sustainability for En- That Rachel Notley was able to ments to protect the Great Bear House state dinner, and our star bridge in Calgary, while Lambert Sandy Garossino bring not only Edwards and Wil- Rainforest, which subsequently has risen immeasurably on the holds the parallel post at Suncor. liams but Indigenous and environ- developed into an eco-based man- world stage. Adams and Cairns represent First Significantly, Premier Rachel mentalist interests to an agreement agement (EBM) plan for coastal As the future, with all its uncer- Nations and environmental inter- Notley secured the support is due in no small part to the skill forest management, bringing tainty and promise unfolds, let’s re- ests respectively. of Alberta oil giants F. Murray and preparation of the panel, and peace and stability to the sector. member the unique skills women What’s distinctive about this Edwards, chairman of Canadian its unique ability to find the elusive Nor was Coady the only woman executives can bring to resolving group, as you may have guessed, Natural Resources and Steve Wil- Golden Mean. And, some would involved. Jody Holmes from the even the toughest problems. is that they formed the Alberta liams, CEO of Suncor. say, to the fact that women were environmental community and And don’t shoot the piano government’s Climate Change Yet take a closer look at that there in numbers. several others were also instru- player! Advisory Panel, which developed original Alberta panel — 60 per Enbridge’s Linda Coady would mental to reaching an agreement. Sandy Garossino is a former the framework from which the cent women. Business leaders know — she’s seen and done it all Holmes recently recounted for Crown prosecutor. She currently province’s new climate strategy looking for solutions should take before. In many ways her entire The Globe and Mail how the ice writes a weekly column as legal emerged. note of this secret ingredient. career path prepared her for this melted between forestry industry analyst and contributing editor for That strategy, announced last For virtually all of recorded moment, to bring together deeply and environmentalist representa- the National Observer. She also sits November, unlocked new potential history the Alberta oil industry and entrenched adversaries and find tives as they danced together at an on the Women’s Leadership Circle for Canada on the world stage at environmental interests wouldn’t the way to Yes. Elton John concert. Advisory Committee. Learn more the Paris Climate Summit. darken each other’s doorsteps. The former Weyerhaeuser ex- Women know this stuff works, at boardoftrade.com/WLC.

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