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“We understand how valuable it is to have the next generation of CEOs join our ranks and make their voices heard.” Chair Janet Austin, pg. 4 SEPTEMBER 2014 • VOLUME 54 • NUMBER 8

THIS ISSUE

Board to host roast of broadcaster Bill Good · 2

Kick off Small Business Month at INSPIRE gala · 3

Get a jump start on the LNG-Buy BC program · 3

One-on-one with UBC President Arvind Gupta · 5

Beedie School of Business appoints new Dean · 5 LOT program marks its 15th year Annual VBOT Energy Forum powering up · 7 Anniversary event to celebrate one of Canada’s leading mentorship programs

The role and value of an BY HOPE WANG The Vancouver Board of Trade is students have been mentored by need. Most importantly, many advisory board · 9 inviting all past alumni – including industry professionals, preparing friendships were formed, and will This month marks the 15th an- students and mentors – as well as them to enter the workforce. They continue to grow throughout the Small business means big niversary of The Vancouver Board the program’s many sponsors and have developed networking skills careers of alumni. business in B.C. · 9 of Trade’s Leaders of Tomorrow partners, to its 15th Anniversary and leadership insights by attend- This is an event not to be (LOT) mentorship program – one Celebration on Sept. 4 at Coast ing high calibre Vancouver Board of missed for past program partici- How to find a personal of the premier programs of its kind Coal Harbour Hotel. Trade events featuring government pants. Have you registered yet? Join mentor · 11 in the country. The highly anticipated evening officials, private sector manage- LOT program sponsors, mentors To date, more than 1,800 stu- will include networking, a panel ment, technology giant leaders, and friends for refreshments and dents and 900 mentors have taken discussion with LOT mentors and and professional sports leaders. share your fond memories from @boardoftrade part in LOT, which pairs final-year student alumni, an awards cer- LOT participants have also the program at this complimentary /VancouverBoardofTrade post-secondary students with emony, and a year-in-review video given back to the community celebration. senior executives from the Vancou- highlighting the best moments over the years, by volunteering for For more information or to reg- boardoftrade.com ver business community. from 2013-14. various not-for-profit organiza- ister, visit boardoftrade.com/LOT In celebration of this milestone, For the past decade and a half, tions serving different people in or email [email protected].

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Over the course of 50 years, Good’s friends and B.C.’s best Taylor, Squire Barnes, Jim Sin- legendary broadcaster, anchor roasters, to recognize, honour clair, Mike Killeen, Norman and commentator Bill Good has and highlight the humour in a Spector, Vicki Gabereau, Rick earned every industry honour career that began when Lester Antonson, Shell Busey, John worth winning. Pearson was Prime Minister, Furlong, and many more. More important, Good won W.A.C. Bennett was Premier, Bill But, we’re leaving the last the loyalty and respect of his Rathie was Vancouver’s Mayor, word to Good with just one in- listeners, viewers and all those a house cost $22,000 and a new struction: what is it you wished he interviewed at CKNW, CTV, car set you back $2,500. you had really said? Global and CBC. Emceed by Iain Black, Presi- Partial proceeds from this During his 26 years at CKNW, dent and CEO of The Vancouver special evening will benefit Cov- Good interviewed more than Board of Trade, the evening enant House Vancouver. 40,000 guests of every shape, will include wit and wisdom For more information, in- size, IQ and political affiliation. from Premier Christy Clark, cluding how you can purchase On Sept. 25, join The Vancou- Jimmy Pattison, Bruce Allen, tickets, visit boardoftrade.com/ Legendary B.C. broadcaster Bill Good moderates a panel discussion at The Vancouver ver Board of Trade, and some of Rick Cluff, Wally Oppal, Carole billgood. Board of Trade’s 2014 Economic Outlook Forum. File photo

eventsevents calendarcalendar update update Art of Leadership See our full events calendar at boardoftrade.com/events heading this way thursday, sept. 4, 2014 Wednesday, september 10, 2014 Wednesday, september 17, 2014 Huge conference expected to draw more leaders of tomorrow Members’ reception networking Breakfast Graduation night and 15th with vancouver Fanclub series: Orientation and than 1,500 to Vancouver this month anniversary celebration roundtable 5 – 7 p.m. 5 – 7:30 p.m. 7 – 9 a.m. The Art of Leadership Confer- cident and design. He will share Vancouver FanClub ence will return to Vancouver on how to lead teams in the directions Coast Coal Harbour Hotel 1050 Granville St. Renaissance Vancouver — Coal Harbour Ballroom Harbourside Hotel Sept. 30, 2014. that best reflect each member’s Labelled as one of Canada’s strengths and how a simple habit 1180 West Hastings Street 1133 West Hastings Street thursday, september 11, 2014 top leadership and innovation loop is the key to transforming the canadian public: conferences, this program prom- behavior. Friday, september 5, 2014 perspectives on Mining thursday, september 18, 2014 ises to educate and engage with Dan Roam – International Breaking down Barriers and resources extraction scotiabank & a line-up of world- bestselling author to trade Within canada 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. the vancouver Board renowned leaders and of The Back of the of trade’s Golf classic 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Pierre Gratton, President and bestselling leadership Napkin: Solving Prob- Registration : 11 a.m. experts. lems and Selling Ideas The Honourable James Moore, Chief Executive Officer, Mining This year’s keynote with Pictures. Roam Minister of Industry, Government Association of Canada Driving Range Practice: speakers include: will share his classic of Canada Fairmont Hotel Vancouver 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Rudy Giuliani – “Back of the Napkin” — Pacific Ballroom The Fairmont Waterfront Shotgun Start: 1:15 p.m. The 107th Mayor of toolkit, containing — Waterfront Ballroom 900 W Georgia Street Reception & Silent Auction New York City and the same tools he has 900 Canada Place Way Supporting Sponsor: Taseko Opens: 6 p.m. TIME Magazine’s used with teams at Community Sponsors: NovaGold, Community Sponsor: Dinner, Silent and Live Auctions Person of the Year. Microsoft, Boeing, Goldcorp, KGHM International Port Metro Vancouver and Awards: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Giuliani will be Rudy Giuliani Intel, Wal-Mart, and sharing riveting the U.S. Senate. University Golf Club tuesday, september 16, 2014 stories of how he marshaled his re- Dr. Vince Molinaro – New tuesday, september 9, 2014 5185 University Blvd., UBC the secret to markable leadership skills to pull York Times bestselling author change Management: WestJet’s success Title Sponsor: Scotiabank his city, and perhaps the entire of The Leadership Contract: The vancouver canucks Eagle Partner: Samsung nation, through the crisis on Sept. Fine Print to Becoming a Great 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. sOld Out Media Partners: The Globe and 11, 2001. He will also be discussing Leader. Dr. Molinaro will be dis- 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Gregg Saretsky, President and Mail, News1130 the time-tested leadership prin- cussing how to fully commit to Chief Executive Officer, WestJet Trevor Linden, President, Hockey ciples, from his bestselling book, a culture of effective leadership Operations, Vancouver Canucks The Fairmont Waterfront and how effective leadership can by accepting and managing the — Waterfront Ballroom ultimately result in profitability. operational workload required of Jim Benning, General Manager, Hayley Wickenheiser – Four- an effective leader. He will also be Vancouver Canucks Presenting Sponsor: YVR Vancouver Interational Airport time Olympic Gold Medallist of sharing motivational strategies Willie Desjardins, Head Coach, the Canadian Women’s Hockey that provoke high standards for

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Use promo-code “VBOT32” ations of crisis into exceptional to redeem offer online at register now at boardoftrade.com/events leadership habits through ac- TheArtOf.com. September 2014 Sounding Board member news 3 INSPIRING local entrepreneurs Pre-registration now open for province’s Small Business BC’s annual INSPIRE event returns to Science World Sept. 29 LNG-Buy BC program It’s no secret that every small and Mail’s Top 40 under 40 and business owner can use a little Fortune Magazine’s Small Busi- BY SHIRLEY BOND bit of inspiration now and then. ness Best Bosses Award. That inspiration can come from On Monday, Sept. 29, Scuda- Development a mentor, your team, or a whole more will share insights on how of an LNG indus- network of people. he built his business from the try in B.C. offers a For Brian Scudamore, the ground up at Small Business new and exciting founder and CEO of three com- BC’s annual INSPIRE event, expanded range of panies, his inspiration comes sponsored by Vancity. The event opportunities for from the people he works with will bring together 400 of B.C.’s businesses in our every day. “I’m surrounded by top business influencers, gov- province. With an smart, innovative, motivated ernment representatives and en- anticipated $1 tril- people and that fills me with trepreneurs at TELUS World of lion in economic inspiration,” he explains. Science for an interactive panel activity and as Hon. Shirley Bond Scudamore says he be- session of high-profile business many as 100,000 lieves his biggest strength as Brian Scudamore, Founder and CEO, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? owners. In addition to Scuda- jobs over the next 30 years, the LNG industry an entrepreneur is the value more, Kyle Vucko, Co-Founder will need local goods and services. he places on the people in his organiza- Painting. In the first eight months of busi- and CEO of Indochino, Ravy Mehroke, Our government is working hard to tion. “I learned a long time ago that I ness, Scudamore says the new venture CEO and Co-Founder of Bombay Brow ensure every B.C. business knows about couldn’t afford to compromise on the made $5.17 million, which he predicts will Bar, and Jim Wyse, Founder and Propri- the LNG-Buy BC online registry tool. It’s quality of people I hired. I had to treat be $14 million by the end of 2014 with an etor of Burrowing Owl Estate Winery, will designed to help connect B.C. companies to them the right way and offer them a estimated 42 franchises. also take part in a moderated discussion, these LNG projects. It launches this fall, but culture in which they could thrive and “With 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, it took us led by entrepreneur Judy Brooks. businesses can pre-register now. grow in their careers.” 15 years to grow to the size You Move Don’t miss this opportunity to join Early registration ensures that when As the visionary for the company, Scu- Me will be in just two years,” he says.“I some of B.C.’s top entrepreneurs as they LNG-Buy BC is launched, local businesses damore says he recognizes his employees always knew I’d have multiple, home- share their stories, their advice, and most will be front and centre as we showcase the are stronger as a team than they are indi- service brands, but I’ve never been in a importantly, their inspiration! full range of services and capabilities our vidually, and he trusts his team to execute rush to push these out. 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boardoftrade.com/events 4 chair’s message Sounding Board September 2014 Back to business

BY JANET AUSTIN the other 40 countries that Canada PUBLISHER: Business in Vancouver Media Group has free trade agreements with. EDITOR: Greg Hoekstra, 604-640-5450 AD SALES: Katherine Butler, 604-608-5158 “Summer ends, and autumn We also have two events this comes, and he who would have it month that will look at the busi- As the official publication of The Vancouver Board of Trade, the Sounding Board otherwise would have high tide ness of professional sports, in- newspaper provides analysis and discussion of regional and national issues facing the business community, along with input from member companies, always and a full moon every night.” cluding an inside look at the allowing them to raise their profile in the business community. – Hal Borland, late author and FIFA Women’s World Cup, which Sounding Board is published 12 times per year by Business in Vancouver Media Group in partnership with The Vancouver Board of Trade. New York Times nature columnist. is coming to Vancouver in 2015 Sounding Board is read by leading business executives and their employees. The (Sept. 4), and our annual be- paper has a primary circulation of 12,500 and a conservatively estimated total Believe it or not, it’s that time hind-the-scenes event with the readership of 37,500. of year already. Vancouver Canucks top brass, ABOUT THE VANCOUVER BOARD OF TRADE It feels like just yesterday that featuring new team president Janet Austin, 2014-15 Chair, The Vancouver Board of Trade is Vancouver’s chamber of commerce. Since 1887, The Board of Trade has been an active proponent of business in Vancouver. The summer was first beginning. I Trevor Linden, new General The Vancouver Board of Trade World Trade Centre Vancouver is the international division of The Vancouver remember it clearly, because the Manager Jim Benning and new Board of Trade and is affiliated with more than 300 WTCs worldwide. first day of summer also happened Head Coach Wille Desjardins The Vancouver Board of Trade. OUR MISSION STATEMENT to be my first full day as Chair of (Sept. 9). Through the program, we get to The Vancouver Board of Trade works in the enlightened interest of its members The Vancouver Board of Trade – Keeping with a long-standing introduce more than 100 future to promote, enhance and facilitate the development of the region as a Pacific centre for trade, commerce and travel. just one day after our immensely Vancouver Board of Trade tradi- business leaders to our organiza- successful 127th Annual General tion, we’ll host the first of (hope- tion each year. OUR BASIC PRINCIPLES The Board of Trade believes that the market system is the only system that Meeting. fully) many annual addresses A large number of LOT alumni works effectively in the allocation of scarce economic resources for efficient and Needless to say, the past two by UBC’s new President and go on to join our under-35 devel- stable economic growth and job creation. The Board of Trade recognizes the imperfections of the market system and supports the need for publicly provided and a half months have gone by in- Vice-Chancellor Arvind Gupta on opment program, the Company services such as social services, health services and public education. The Board credibly fast. Hopefully you all had Oct. 1, and BCIT’s new President, of Young Professionals, after supports the philosophy of less government involvement in the business sector and believes that governments should not do what can be done in whole or in a chance to enjoy some downtime Kathy Kinloch on Nov. 19. their graduation. Those indi- part by the private sector. this summer, but as the Labour We’ll also welcome WestJet viduals understand the value that PUBLICATIONS MAIL AGREEMENT No. 40011551 Day weekend draws to a close, it’s President and CEO Gregg Saretsky comes with a membership in The The Vancouver Board of Trade, World Trade Centre time for many of us to get “back on Sept. 16, followed a month later Vancouver Board of Trade, and in Suite 400, 999 Canada Place Vancouver, B.C. V6C 3E1 to business” here in B.C. And I, by Vancouver Airport Authority turn, we understand how valu- [email protected] for one, couldn’t be more excited. President and CEO Craig Rich- able it is to have the next genera- BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2014-2015 mond on Oct. 22, who will talk tion of CEOs join our ranks and EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE A busy fall events calendar about plans to redefine YVR as an make their voices heard. Chair Janet Austin aviation hub of the future. And Chief Executive Officer YWCA Metro Vancouver Autumn is traditionally a time that’s just scratching the surface VBOT heading to Canadian Senior Vice-Chair Tim Manning when “the rubber hits the road” of our events calendar! Chamber AGM in PEI Regional VP, Commercial Financial Services at The Vancouver Board of Trade, But don’t just take my word RBC Royal Bank and 2014 will certainly be no ex- for it. I encourage you all to visit One final note is that The Vice-Chair Tamara Vrooman ception. At the time this issue of boardoftrade.com/events, where Vancouver Board of Trade’s Presi- President and Chief Executive Officer Vancity Sounding Board went to print, our you can see for yourself just how dent and CEO, Iain Black, and Vice-Chair Robin Hemmingsen fall events calendar already had many high-calibre upcoming Director of Public Policy, Rob Dean BCIT School of Business more than 20 events confirmed events we have – many of which MacKay-Dunn, will be heading Secretary-Treasurer George Cadman, QC in September and October alone. you won’t want to miss! to Charlottetown, PEI at the end Shareholder Boughton Law Corporation The Vancouver Board of Trade’s of September for the Canadian Finance and Audit Committee Chair Jon Schubert fall events schedule will include LOT program reaches a major Chamber of Commerce’s AGM. Jon Schubert Consulting Policy Council Chair Robin Silvester several full-day policy forums, milestone On behalf of our members, the President and Chief Executive Officer which will tackle everything from pair will present two public policy Port Metro Vancouver Immediate Past Chair Elio Luongo the future of Canada’s energy I’d also like to acknowledge that resolutions to our counterparts Canadian Managing Partner, Tax sector (Oct. 8), to real estate and this month marks the 15th anni- from across the country, with KPMG LLP Member at large John Nightingale housing affordability in Metro versary of our Leaders of Tomor- hopes that they will be approved President and Chief Executive Officer Vancouver (Oct. 17), and the eco- row (LOT) mentorship program, as national policy. Vancouver Aquarium Member at large Tracey McVicar nomic impact of women in the which connects post-secondary The first resolution supports Partner workforce – particularly in senior students with experienced execu- Ottawa’s recent calls to end bar- CAI Capital Management Company Member at large Elise Rees leadership positions (Oct. 24). tives from the Vancouver business riers to internal trade, so that Partner, Transaction Advisory Services Perhaps most exciting for community. Canadian businesses are no longer Ernst & Young LLP President and CEO Iain Black me personally is the news that Over the years, this program at a competitive disadvantage The Vancouver Board of Trade Premier Christy Clark will return has grown in size, scope and to companies from around the BOARD OF DIRECTORS to The Vancouver Board of Trade popularity, to the point that we world. Penny Ballem City of Vancouver on Oct. 2, for a keynote address now have hundreds of students The second VBOT resolution Lara Dauphinee Fiore Financial Corporation, Fiore Group Maninder Dhaliwal Pacific Autism Family Centre Foundation outlining her government’s next apply each year. urges the federal government to Mary Anne Davidson Acciona Infrastructures Canada steps to secure prosperity through Being selected for the program expand the APEC Business Travel Christine Day Luvo Inc. Michael Dervish Scotiabank economic development. is exceptionally competitive, and Card pilot program, which makes Anne Giardini Weyerhaeuser Company Limited Another very important po- LOT now has a reputation as being it easier for Canadian business- Calvin Helin Orca Spirit Publishing & Communications litical event is our luncheon this one of the most renowned men- people to travel to and from Asia- Craig Hemer Boyden Global Executive Search David Hoff Ledcor Friday, Sept. 5, featuring Cana- torship programs in the country. Pacific economies. Terry Hui Concord Pacific Developments Inc. da’s Minister of Industry, James This is because membership in Watch for more on both these Moray Keith Dueck Auto Group Lori Mathison Dentons Moore. Minister Moore will be the program also features op- resolutions, and further outcomes Sarah McCullogh Spectra Energy talking about the need for Canada portunities to attend some of from the Canadian Chamber of Sacha McLean The McLean Group Evi Mustel Mustel Group to break down barriers to internal our signature events, connect Commerce AGM, in the October Gordon Nelson Rogers Communications Group trade – an issue of critical impor- with speakers, and learn through issue of Sounding Board. Jatinder Rai Response Advertising Inc. Haroon Rashid Wipro Technologies tant for many VBOT members, professional development work- Dr. Mark Schonfeld Langbury Holdings who currently face more obstacles shops. Janet Austin is 2014-15 Chair Lorne Segal Kingswood Properties Ltd. trying to do business with Alberta It’s no secret that we consider of The Vancouver Board of Trade. Dennis Skulsky BC Lions Football Club Denise Turner Bravura Business Solutions Inc. or Ontario than they do with the the Leaders of Tomorrow program She is also CEO of YWCA Metro Faye Wightman FLW Consulting and Management U.S., South Korea, Costa Rica, or to be one of the “crown jewels” of Vancouver. September 2014 Sounding Board member news 5 One-on-One with Arvind Gupta New UBC President answers Sounding Board Q&A prior to his first Board of Trade address on Oct. 1

Professor Arvind Gupta is remembered for? the 13th president and vice- A: Canada is the country chancellor of the University that took me and my family of British Columbia and will in and did so much for us. deliver his first address to The Canada shaped who I am and Vancouver Board of Trade on what I stand for. This country Oct. 1, 2014. has provided me with endless Gupta has taught Computer opportunities personally and Science at UBC since 2009 and professionally. I am committed is a well-regarded expert in to doing whatever I can to leave research and innovation policy Canada a better place for the with a proven record of accom- next generation. plishment in building mean- Q: In what instance would ingful research collaborations. you say, I won’t? From 2000 to 2014, he was the A: Anything that is unethical CEO and Scientific Director of or tramples on someone else’s Mitacs, a national Canadian rights. I believe the end does not not-for-profit research organi- justify the means. zation dedicated to developing Q: What is your motto? the next generation of innova- A: Whenever you’re faced tors with vital scientific and with a tough decision, make the business skills. one that lets you sleep the best Gupta resides in Vancou- at night. ver with his wife, Dr. Michelle Q: For you, what makes UBC Pereira, and has three daugh- different? ters, two of whom are currently A: It’s the incredible passion Professor Arvind Gupta (above) was named the 13th President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of British Columbia in March 2014. students at UBC. for UBC of everyone I’ve met On Oct. 1, Gupta will continue a long-standing tradition between The Vancouver Board of Trade and UBC, when he delivers his first an- Below is a Sounding Board across both of our campuses. nual address to board members, titled ‘Social-Cultural-Economic Interconnections: UBC and business building a better British Columbia.’ Q&A, which will help set the We are unbelievably lucky so stage for Gupta’s Oct. 1 address. many students, faculty, staff Okanagan. Each acts as a portal campus while 200,000 B.C. resi- most since being named Presi- Q. What quality do you most and alumni go all-out for this into different facets of British dents count themselves as UBC dent of UBC?” admire in a leader? university. What more could a Columbia. alumni. Our research program is I never expected the out- A: Someone who takes on President ask for? It’s fair to say that UBC and now valued at over $550 million pouring of support. Hundreds a leadership position should Q: What do you see as UBC’s British Columbia have come annually. All this translates into of individuals, both on and do it to for the right reasons, biggest impact? of age together. Major sectors UBC’s annual contribution to off-campus have offered to do namely, to make a difference. A A: Mutual impacts are most of the B.C. economy — life- the B.C. economy valued at whatever they can to support leader welcomes a diversity of profoundly felt through partner- sciences, IT, extractive indus- more than $12.7 billion an- UBC. It’s truly inspiring to know opinions, is respectful, is open- ships. And it is our local partners tries, design, multi-media, and nually, or about 5 per cent of how many people are rooting for minded, and isn’t afraid to make where such impacts have the culture – have grown signifi- provincial GDP. this university. tough decisions. A leader should propensity to be most intense. cantly through engagement of Q: What is the one question For more information on have the ability to say “I was Ours is a university blessed with UBC. And our university has that you wished we asked but Gupta’s Oct. 1 address to The wrong.” two world-class campuses, in grown so that today we welcome didn’t? Vancouver Board of Trade, visit Q: What would you like to be the Lower Mainland and in the nearly 60,000 students to our A: “What’s surprised you the boardoftrade.com/events. New dean takes the reins at Beedie School of Business Professor Blaize Horner Reich before joining the Beedie School Business Awards. top business schools in Canada has been appointed dean of of Business in 1991. She has made “Business school research and during his tenure, and I intend to Simon Fraser University’s Beedie many contributions to business teaching can make a significant build upon the solid foundations School of Business, beginning her within Canada, serving as aca- contribution to B.C. and Canada’s he laid for the School’s continuing new role Sept. 1. Dr. Reich, the demic leader for the national Busi- success in a global environment,” success.” School’s RBC Professor of Technol- ness Technology Management says Dr. Reich. Professor Shapiro was ap- ogy and Innovation, will succeed (BTM) program and as board “The Beedie School of Business pointed dean of the Beedie School current dean Daniel Shapiro, who member of the CIO Associa- is playing an important leader- of Business in 2009, successfully is completing his term in this role. tion of Canada, the Information ship role in many of the emerging developing the School’s strate- Reich is an internationally rec- and Communications Technol- areas, including sustainability, gic focus on globalization and ognized expert in IT governance ogy Council and the Canadian technology, globalization and en- emerging markets, innovation and and technology-based organiza- Women in Technology. trepreneurship. technology, and governance and tional transformation. In 2013, Dr. Reich was hon- “I’m honoured to succeed sustainability. She worked as an industry con- oured as a recipient of Business in Professor Shapiro. He grew and For more information, visit sultant in both Asia and Canada Professor Blaize Horner Reich Vancouver’s Influential Women in established Beedie as one of the beedie.sfu.ca.

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BY BEN ARBER Connections Trade Forecast Report they enable companies to near- Third, the rapid growth of per- showed that Canadian high-tech shore or on-shore production sonal wealth in many emerging Growth and innovation go exports are set to accelerate from when reassessments of costs, markets is raising societal expec- hand in hand, and emerging one per cent growth per year, on expertise and scale make a com- tations of mass transit systems, markets are rapidly growing their average over the past decade, pelling case. hospitals and schools as well as R&D investment to capture more to six per cent per year in the boosting consumer demand. By of the value of their merchandise medium term. “Canada’s innovation 2050 almost three billion people, exports. By contrast, in industri- about 40 per cent of the current alized markets, R&D investment The long game levels are under some global population, are expected levels have stagnated over the past Over the longer term, emerg- pressure, and business to have joined the middle classes decade — a trend that is richly il- ing economies are expected to be in countries such as China, India lustrated in the high-tech sector. the key source of trade growth, R&D intensity is only and Indonesia. As long as Cana- According to recent figures especially if current structural about half of that in dian companies keep investing from the World Bank, China factors necessary for long-run in R&D and in their brands they spends roughly 2.0 per cent of economic growth remain intact. the U.S.” should be in a position to sell its annual GDP on R&D (2012), a China already accounts for almost materials destined for infrastruc- near doubling of its expenditure 20 per cent of the total merchan- Second, emerging economies ture development and access in the last 20 years. Compare that Ben Arber, Head of Global Trade and dise trade of the countries covered will continue to move up the three billion potential customers to Canada, where R&D invest- Receivables Finance, HSBC Bank Canada by the Trade Forecast, and this so-called value chain. China, for with money to spend on quality ment has not returned to pre- share is expected to rise to above example, is shifting its export products. recession levels and currently tion is a third of that in the U.S. 30 per cent by 2030. efforts onto information and com- Canadian businesses enjoy sits at 1.7 per cent of its annual It’s no secret that growth in A number of factors are driving munications technologies plus a global reputation for produc- GDP — the second lowest in the Canada’s high-tech sector entered these trends, one of which is the industrial machinery, and away ing high-quality products, but G7 — compared to a high of 2.09 a steep downward trend after emergence of truly globalized from the lower-grade goods that Canada’s main trading partners per cent in 2001, giving Canada the 2000 tech bubble. However, supply chains. At the end of the characterized the first decades have historically been the slower- ample room to boost our produc- if Canada can revive its tech last century there was a decisive of its economic redevelopment. growing advanced economies of tivity and grow our economy. For sector, its educated labour force shift in manufacturing, from West Combined with a sharp rise in Europe and the U.S. While under- the sake of comparison, the OECD and stable business environ- to East, as companies turned to Chinese labour costs, particularly investment in R&D provides an average for R&D investment glob- ment make it well positioned to off-shoring as a means to cut in the coastal regions, China’s shift opportunity for emerging markets ally is 2.4 per cent of annual GDP. gain market share in exporting costs. Today’s supply chains are in focus presents opportunities to gain ground, it also poses a Canada’s innovation levels are high-tech goods, particularly if more accurately described as for other emerging economies to threat to advanced nations’ long- under some pressure, and busi- Canadian firms can integrate into supply networks. They are more attract basic manufacturing and term competitiveness. ness R&D intensity is only about existing U.S. supply chains with dynamic and multi-directional for developed economies to boost Ben Arber is Head of Global half of that in the U.S., and the emerging markets. than the comparatively static sales of sophisticated equipment Trade and Receivables Finance for volume of tax credits for innova- In fact, HSBC’s latest Global supply chains of the past, and in China. HSBC Bank Canada.

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BY PETER G. HALL feeling more optimistic than they Export Forecast sees Canadian have for years. exports rising by 5.9 per cent this Energy Forum Daily news seems to run cross- Confidence is on the rise, and year and 5.1 per cent in 2015, well grain to this week’s title. A deep- as it translates into real con- ahead of the pace of overall GDP returns Oct. 8 ening crisis between Russia and sumer and investment activity, growth. Ukraine. Intensifying strife in the the upbeat attitude is likely to Mark your calendars — The Middle East. A rapid outbreak of increase further. Remember, this “Look past today’s Vancouver Board of Trade has deadly disease in West Africa. Wild key economic element has ef- announced it will host its annual weather and natural disasters. fectively been missing from the gloomy headlines, Energy Forum Oct. 8 at the Van- Some are concluding that we need economy in the post-crisis period, and there’s a global couver Convention Centre. to factor in these events — which so its return is highly significant to This year’s event will feature used to be called anomalies — to the outlook. economy that is a keynote address by the Hon- our forecasts, given their recent Fourth, we expect developing steadily reawakening.” ourable Greg Rickford, Canada’s frequency. Yet at the same time, markets to re-emerge. They’ve Minister of Natural Resources, the economy is chugging along, gone quiet in the past couple of At the same time, the Cana- along with several candid panel and gaining momentum as we years, weary of waiting for the dian dollar should lend support discussions on Canada’s energy speak. There are still a number world’s large economies to get to export growth. Continued future, including what it means to of key reasons that the forecast Peter G. Hall, Vice President and Chief going again. Their recent record tapering of quantitative easing be a growing source of energy in remains upbeat. Economist, Export Development Canada has persuaded pundits to throw by the U.S. Fed is expected to the 21st century — both at home First, the U.S. economy is con- them into the ‘new normal’ soup. put downward pressure on com- and abroad. tinuing to gather strength. economies are not in a position However, as the large economies modity prices. That, together with The Vancouver Board of Trade True, forecasts have been to take the lead, but at the same gain strength, we expect activity expectations that the Fed will start is excited to present a compre- revised down substantially from time, they are posting better per- to spill over quickly into emerg- hiking rates ahead of the Bank hensive and content-rich forum early-year estimates, but dig a formance thanks to the US revival. ing markets, firing up their trade of Canada, and the moderate that will feature concurrent break- little deeper and it’s obvious that This is giving rise to a second key with the rest of the world from its strengthening of the greenback out sessions examining energy the write-downs are all due to reason for a bright outlook: key in- prolonged, semi-dormant state. points to a Canadian dollar that markets from a regional, provin- temporary factors that hit first- dicators in the rest of the developed This will happen quickly enough will average U.S. $0.92 for the next cial, and national perspective. quarter output. With that now world are still improving. to bring a tidy increase in growth 18 months. Session topics will include the behind us, the second quarter was The OECD leading indicator across emerging markets, with The bottom line? Look past impacts of B.C.’s energy and re- up by four per cent, an unleash- saw a setback in the first quarter of few notable exceptions. today’s gloomy headlines, and source industry on our economy, ing of the pent-up pressure in the this year, but after it shrugged off Canada is poised to benefit there’s a global economy that is active projects across B.C., how previous three months. The most the impact of temporarily softer from stronger activity. The export steadily reawakening. Best not to we remain competitive amidst recent consensus outlook expects US performance, it resumed its sector is already seeing the benefit be caught napping as the action changing global dynamics, and this pace to persist in the second strong up-trend. Although growth of higher U.S. growth, and should ramps up. More and more, it new technologies and emerging half of this year. We agree — mul- is not spectacular the non-U.S. build on this strength as the rest appears that this time, it’s for real. trends. An interactive procure- tiple signals show that the U.S. OECD bloc is generating steady of the world catches on. Higher Peter G. Hall is vice-president ment workshop will follow the economy is still operating below growth that is boosting the overall emerging market activity is ex- and chief economist for Export panel discussions. normal, and with employment global picture. pected to boost demand for Development Canada, a Crown Last year’s sold-out Energy and sentiment both improving, A third factor is underrated, Canada’s primary products, and corporation that supports and Forum attracted close to 400 the economy is poised for a strong but highly significant. Analysts renewed global business invest- develops export trade by helping registrants, so be sure to register run of growth. may drone on about the sluggish ment is projected to send exports Canadian companies respond early and ensure you are part of That’s good news, because “new normal” that we can all look of machinery and equipment to international business op- this important conversation. the rest of the world desperately forward to, but consumers and soaring. Export Development portunities. Visit edc.ca for more Visit boardoftrade.com/ needs a growth engine. Most other businesses the world over are Canada’s Summer 2014 Global information. energy2014 for more information.

October 6 - 8, 2014 Keynote Speaker Whitehorse, Yukon Honourable Perrin Beatty Perrin Beatty is the President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Canada’s largest and national business association. Own a Northern Business? Want to do business in the North? Interested in the Northern Mr. Beatty will speak Economy? You can’t afford to miss Opportunities North ‘14! about the Top Ten Barriers (Boundaries) to The North is on the radar of businesses seeking partnerships and investments. We are at competiveness in Canadian a critical stage in developing business that will sustain our northern lifestyle, culture and Business and the North. economy. New information on hot topics/issues including: It’s time to start… • Oil and Gas, Energy, Mining, First Nation Business Development and more • Find new business opportunities, ventures, and partnerships

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BY SYLVIA KATZ cash tied in idle inventory and minimize BY JASON WOLFE renovation or upgrade can be over- the need to finance vendor payments while whelming; the directory of nearby gas As entrepreneurs, we need passion, dedi- waiting for customer collection. FortisBC has always had a close contractors provides them with a helpful cation and a lot of hard work to make our Below are some of the top questions to relationship with licensed natural gas tool and starting point to find a licensed dreams become reality. Sometimes this does keep in mind when cash flow planning: contractors. It makes sense; they advise professional. not leave a lot of time for cash flow planning. • Be aware of your credit terms to custom- our customers daily on how natural gas Through the contractors, we gain However, cash flow planning is an ers. How long after the sale does it take for can make their homes and businesses access to an invaluable channel to com- integral part of business sustainability. In the funds to come in? more efficient and comfortable. municate important information about fact, cash flow is the heart of a • What are your fixed over- That’s why we created the the value of natural gas, our business. Much like our bodies head costs monthly, and what is FortisBC Trade Ally Network. rebates and other offers to can’t survive without a heart, a the timing of theses costs? The new, enhanced natural help customers become more business can’t survive without • What is the timing of other gas contractor program im- energy efficient. cash flow coming in regularly. fixed and variable costs? proves and expands that re- Jay Mallan, a contractor Although the concept of • What is your direct labour lationship to support licensed based out of the Lower Main- cash flow planning is the same cost? How much is fixed and gas contractors and ensure land, told us his clients are for both product-oriented and how much is variable with sales? they communicate the most more likely to upgrade their service-oriented businesses, • What are the statutory taxes up-to-date insight to home- appliances if they qualify for any business that sells products relating to labour costs? owners and small businesses. FortisBC’s energy-efficiency needs to pay particular at- • What about GST that has Once signed up, we list rebates. tention to timing of cash in Sylvia Katz been collected, less GST that can the contractor in a directory Jason Wolfe Mallan also feels that and out. be claimed? What is the timing of of licensed contractors on joining the Trade Ally Network So, what exactly does cash flow planning actual remittance? the FortisBC website, making it easier for helps set his company apart and boosts mean? Let me begin by providing you with • Are your receivables closely matched in potential clients to find them. its credibility. few helpful tips and some important ques- timing and dollars to your costs? In addition to the new business ben- So far, the new program has been tions that need to be answered. • What is your forecast? It’s important to efits, they also get advance notice of pro- extremely well received. More than 400 First of all, it is important to ensure pur- tie the sales forecast to actual cash inflows. grams, funds for additional professional contractors from across the province chases of products for resale are carefully The above are helpful tips and questions training and use of a FortisBC Trade Ally have already signed up. balanced, to ensure investment in carrying that need to be asked when considering cash Network logo. To learn more about the program, or inventory is minimized. This is a delicate flow planning. Consider it the road map to The program is a huge help for cus- to find a licensed natural gas contractor balance, as you want your customers to view maintaining a healthy heart! tomers looking for quick and easy access in your area, visit fortisbc.com. you as the go-to company for your particular Sylvia Katz is the CGA owner-manager of to the information they need. Jason Wolfe is Director of Market De- product. Following this advice will help free an accounting firm. For many homeowners, starting a velopment for FortisBC.

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Without your support, our events would not be possible September 2014 Sounding Board member news 9 The role and value of an advisory board Small Business An advisory board can be more effective than you may think Minister to BY JIM DOYLE chemistry right and finding those who whether the advisory board has a broad have the skills appropriate to the needs or narrow (focus) and of course the size Chances are you entered into busi- of the business will take some time. of the group. speak at VBOT ness for the flexibility and freedom of People driving enterprises often find Choosing the right people is para- being your own boss. that their jobs are lonely. As such, it can mount and in most cases, these are To celebrate Small Business Month in Hallmarks of business owners are be difficult to build trust in any one busy people, so choose your terms of British Columbia, and in support of the their independent nature and confidence person or group who provides meaning- membership and compensation, if you BC Small Business Accord, the Honourable in themselves and their decision-making ful ongoing guidance. have any, well. Naomi Yamamoto, Minister of State for abilities. In the process, their businesses One of the primary advan- An advisory board can Tourism and Small Business, will be the have managed to become much more tages of an advisory board offer support by providing featured speaker at The Vancouver Board than a means to make a living. is the degree of consistency, expert insight or contacts, of Trade on Oct. 16. For many entrepreneurs, the decision longevity and background but it must be clear where At this event, Yamamoto will receive to involve outsiders in their business may knowledge to allow advi- ultimate decision-making the Small Business Roundtable’s 9th prove difficult as many are loath to dilute sory board members to know authority and collective re- Annual Report to Government, and will their control by establishing a board of enough about the business sponsibility lie. address the provincial government’s com- advisors with formal responsibilities and and share enough interest An advisory board should mitment to B.C.’s small business sector. authority. that they will advise reliably enable fresh perspectives so This annual small business presenta- Most businesses decide to create on particular issues. think carefully before invit- tion represents an innovative approach advisory boards when it’s apparent that Advisory boards can ing family or friends into this to bringing government and business to- there is a subject area where expert provide safe harbours for role. With a clear mission gether to engage in open and constructive outsiders can augment the knowledge, business owners who may Jim Doyle and the right composition, discussion about the issues facing small understanding and strategic thinking of be able to test drive options a board of advisors can be a businesses here in B.C. the management team. and act as a sounding board that can powerful, value-adding asset in a chang- Following Yamamoto’s remarks, the It may be best to start by establishing inspire change in areas of marketing, ing business environment. Minister will take part in a panel discus- what advisory boards are not. They are product direction or customer service, Jim Doyle is a senior financial con- sion with several small business owners. not substitutes for statutory boards of keeping in mind that there are sensitivi- sultant with Investors Group Financial Join us for this event and learn about directors and do not have authority over ties involved in being completely candid Services Inc. and a graduate of the UBC some of the support programs available the governance of an organization. about your business. Sauder School of Business Family Enter- to help grow and develop your small There is a critical balance to be struck While an advisory board can be set prise Advisor Program. This is a general business, including services that can when considering the composition of an up to focus on a particular issue, it is source of information only. It is not in- help improve productivity and increase advisory board. The company should important to understand what is being tended to provide personalized tax, legal profitability. give thought to what skills and experi- sought from the advisory board and or investment advice and is not intended Tickets are available at boardoftrade. ence belong on the board. Getting the its individual members (mandate), as a solicitation to purchase securities. com/events.

Social-Cultural-Economic Energy Forum 2014: Interconnections: Keeping pace with global change UBC and business building a better Wednesday, October 8, 2014 | 7:15 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.

British Columbia The Honourable Greg Rickford Minister of Natural Resources and Minister for the Federal Economic Wednesday, October 1, 2014 | 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Development Initiative for Northern Ontario, Government of Canada Renata King Professor Arvind Gupta Director, Business Development, Northern Development Initiative Trust

President and Vice-Chancellor, University of British Columbia Session topics will include:

British Columbia’s Energy Economy: The impacts of B.C.’s energy In his first address to The Vancouver Board of Trade since and resource industry on our economy becoming President and Vice-Chancellor of the University British Columbia’s Energy Opportunity: Discussion on active projects of British Columbia, Professor Arvind Gupta presents his across the province

vision for how B.C. benefits when UBC and the business Global Energy Markets: Remaining competitive amidst changing community work together to enhance the province’s global dynamics

social, cultural, and economic future. Energy Innovation: New technologies and emerging trends

Procurement Workshop: Interactive session on accessing project development opportunities

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boardoftrade.com/events boardoftrade.com/events 10 member news Sounding Board September 2014 Discover your next favourite Leaders are never victims author at annual Writers Fest BY LISA MARTIN When you miss a goal, own it. Figure out what you need to do next time to get a better Wikipedia defines “discoverability” as compared to Proust, and British novelist There’s no shame in failure. There is result and move forward. the ability of something to be found. For Zadie Smith has said she needs his next however, great inelegance in an executive No one wants to hear your list of com- book fans, the annual Vancouver Writers book “like crack.” who points fingers and plays the victim plaints or how other people let you down. Fest on Granville Island functions as a kind Icelandic novelist, poet and lyricist Sjón card. Being a victim is the direct opposite of Remove these behaviors from your reper- of search engine that helps them make may not be on the radar of most North being a leader. toire entirely. exciting new discoveries. In addition to Americans, but has fans like Junot Díaz, Things will go wrong in life. Failures will Be a victor. Be a problem-solver. Be renowned authors, the festival includes David Mitchell and A.S. Byatt. Dutch happen. Your role is to accept blame, learn honest enough to see your own failings. writers unknown to Vancouver author and actor Herman Koch lessons and go forward. To do I’ll leave you with this per- audiences who are suddenly made waves with his novel The this, you need to embrace the sonal query to ponder. Leading thrust into the spotlight. Dinner, which was translated idea that you are never a victim. Question: When was the last “Planning the festival is as into 21 languages and sold over Sometimes this will mean ac- time you acknowledged a short- much an organic process as it is one million copies in Europe. cepting blame on behalf of your coming? a deliberately curated one. If that In addition to discoveries, team or other people. Do this Lisa Martin has made it her sounds like an oxymoron, it is,” there are a bevy of literary stars graciously. Remember they were mission to help companies keep says Hal Wake, artistic director coming to the festival includ- acting on your behalf, under and cultivate rising leaders. She of the Vancouver Writers Fest. ing William Gibson, Ann-Ma- your leadership. is a member of The Vancouver “As we invite writers and rie MacDonald, Jane Smiley, If they have failed, your lead- Board of Trade Women’s Lead- begin to imagine the events, Sarah Waters and Tim Winton. ership has in some way failed. ership Circle Advisory Council, other work is taking place Liberal Party of Canada leader Perhaps you picked the wrong the creator of the Lead + Live beneath the surface; when Ann-Marie MacDonald Justin Trudeau will also be in team. Perhaps you failed to Lisa Martin Better™ programs, a leadership we ultimately sit down with attendance, talking to CBC host offer the support and structure coach, speaker, and a bestselling the final list of authors and begin the task of Stephen Quinn about his new memoir. required for success. author. In the coming months, Martin will programming, all sorts of surprising themes Before and after the festival is an eclectic I know that sounds harsh but trust me, share a series of articles in Sounding Board emerge. This year, one of the themes is that lineup of special events, including crime when you look at life this way you can take about maximizing performance as an ex- of discovery.” fiction star Louise Penny, Cloud Atlas author control. Rather than focusing on external ecutive, to help further the WLC’s mandate to This year’s festival list may be unprec- David Mitchell, musicians Bruce Cockburn factors contributing to your problems, zero elevate women in business. For more info, visit edented in terms of discoverability. Karl and Alan Doyle, spoken word artist/librettist in on what you can actually change: you. LisaMartin International.com/programs. Ove Knausgaard, an acclaimed novelist in Shane Koyzcan with a team from Vancouver his native Norway, was unknown to English- Opera, and former publishing baron and The Women’s Leadership Circle is a signature program of The Vancouver Board of speaking readers until his Min Kamp (My historian Conrad Black. Trade. Launched in 2007, it is now one of the largest women’s business networking Struggle) books, a series of six autobiographi- The Vancouver Writers Fest takes place groups in Metro Vancouver engaged in the social, business, and political communities. cal novels, began appearing in translation. from October 21 to 26. Details can be found Want to get involved? Visit boardoftrade.com/WLC. Now his work is reviewed widely, he has been at writersfest.bc.ca.

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WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP CIRCLE® How to find a personal mentor Mentorship vs. BY KAM RAMAN Select. foundation of trust can be established Take the time to select the ideal match quickly, a mentor’s guidance, consultation sponsorship When you’re starting out in your career for your mentoring partnership. There are and coaching can really impact your leader- or growing your career, a mentor who acts many reasons why you might ship development. Join The Vancouver Board of Trade’s as an experienced and trusted advisor to you choose a specific mentor. The There are many benefits for Women’s Leadership Circle on Sept. 24, for is absolutely invaluable. There are, however, selection of your mentor is both the mentee and mentor in the next installment in the popular Morning a few important steps you should take, to important, because you want building a formal relationship. Leader speaker series. ensure you engage with a successful and to ensure the individual you The mentee has the privilege of This event will focus on the theme “Men- passionate mentor who will teach, promote choose can assist you in the learning from the skills and ex- torship and Sponsorship: Your Secret to and encourage you — and ultimately be areas you want to develop. periences of a successful leader, Success” and will centre on how we can all instrumental in your success. Are you comfortable and perhaps gaining a new benefit from aligning with strong sponsors Here are three essential steps you should sharing your strengths and friendship. Mentors are generally and mentors, regardless of our line of work take, to create a meaningful partnership. weaknesses with this leader? people who really enjoy helping or what stage we are at in our careers. Are you comfortable sharing others develop by sharing their Panellists include Maninder Dhaliwal, Reflect. your vulnerabilities and own experiences, both the good Vice President of Philanthropy at the Pacific Understand what area of leadership or fears? Will you be able to Kam Raman and not-so-good. Autism Family Centre Foundation; Debra specific technical skills you want to enhance. respect their feedback and Mentoring relationships are Hewson, President and CEO of Odlum It’s important that you look inwards first, to focus on outcomes after each meeting? not limited to the most senior roles. In fact, Brown; Fiona Macfarlane, Managing define what skills and abilities you want emerging leaders have lots to offer to people Partner and Chief Inclusiveness Officer at to improve. Personal reflection and self Connect. who are new to leadership. The power of Ernst & Young; and John Montalbano, CEO awareness of your own leadership strengths Making a real connection with your sharing experiences and providing guid- at RBC Global Asset Management. The and areas of opportunity, combined with mentor is probably the most critical ance to those that are striving to achieve the discussion will be moderated by executive more formal feedback from others in your element in creating a beneficial mentoring next level of success can create a real legacy coach and WLC Advisory Council member network, will identify the specific skills and partnership. You have taken the time to for more experienced leaders. Lisa Martin. attributes you need to enhance. personally reflect on areas of development Kam Raman is Assistant Vice President of The event kicks off at 7:15 a.m. at the To be successful, you must take an and identified someone that can assist with Sales and Member Experience for First West Vancouver Club with registration, network- honest and objective look at your leader- your learning. Now, it’s about creating a real Credit Union. She is also a member of the ing and a light breakfast. Learn more at ship skills, and ask others for their input too. connection with your mentor. If a strong Women’s Leadership Circle advisory council. boardoftrade.com/WLC.

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Chair iMMEdiatE past Chair Janet Austin Elio Luongo

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Tim Manning, Regional VP, Tamara Vrooman, Robin Hemmingsen, George Cadman QC, Jon Schubert, Robin Silvester, Dr. John Nightingale, Tracey McVicar ICD.D Elise Rees FCA, Commercial Financial Services, President and CEO, Vancity Dean, BCIT School of Shareholder, Boughton Law Jon Schubert Consulting President and CEO, President and CEO, Partner, CAI Capital Partner, Transaction Advisory RBC Royal Bank Business Corporation Port Metro Vancouver Vancouver Aquarium Management Co. Services, Ernst & Young LLP

Dr. Penny Ballem, Lara Dauphinee, Maninder Dhaliwal, Mary Anne Davidson ICD D, Christine Day, Michael Dervish, Anne Giardini QC, Calvin Helin, Craig Hemer, David Hoff, Terry Hui, President and Moray Keith, Lori Mathison, City Manager, Managing Director, Vice President, Philanthropy, Vice President, Acciona CEO, LUVO Area Vice President, President, Weyerhaeuser President & CEO, Partner, Boyden Vice President, Corporate CEO, Concord Pacific President, Managing Partner, City of Vancouver Fiore Group, Fiore Financial Pacific Autism Family Centre Infrastructures Canada Inc. BC Region, Scotiabank Company Limited Orca Spirit Publishing Communications and Public Developments Inc. Dueck Auto Group Dentons Corporation Foundation & Communications, Inc. Affairs, Ledcor

Sarah McCullough, Sacha McLean, Evi Mustel, Gordon Nelson, Jatinder Rai, Haroon Rashid, Jill Schnarr, Dr. Mark Schonfeld, Lorne Segal, Dennis Skulsky, Denise Turner, Faye Wightman, Director External Affairs, Vice Chairman, President, Vice President and President and CEO, Managing Director, Canada VP, Community Affairs, President, Langbury Holdings, President, Kingswood President and CEO, Principal, Bravura FLW Consulting and Spectra Energy The McLean Group Mustel Group General Manager, Response Advertising Inc. Energy & Utilities, Wipro TELUS Healthcare Consulting and Properties Ltd. BC Lions Football Club Business Solutions Management Services Inc. Rogers Communications Technologies Business Development Services

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