Photo Credit: Larry Goldstein WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2015 Details, visit boardoftrade.com/aviation Aviation as an Enabler for B.C.'s Prosperity Supporting Sponsors: Community Sponsors: Knowledge Partner: Media Partner: “A ‘Yes’ vote sends a strong message to the provincial and federal governments that we need these investments.” VBOT Chair Janet Austin, pg. 4 APRIL 2015 • VOLUME 55 • NUMBER 4 THIS ISSUE Vote YES for better transportation VBOT and Clean Energy BY IAIN BLACK BC plan new forum · 2 By now, you should have re- Air France touches down ceived your voting package for the at YVR with 250+ jobs · 3 2015 Metro Vancouver Transporta- tion and Transit referendum. If you Port backs “Yes” vote · 3 haven’t, please contact Elections BC at 1-800-661-8683 or visit elec- Op-ed: SFU’s innovation tions.bc.ca to request a new ballot. agenda · 5 With more than one million new residents expected to call Metro Vancouver home in the next Op-ed: NEB in the eye of the storm · 6 20 years, we all have a crucial deci- sion to make as a region. At The Vancouver Board of Op-ed: LNG still a smart Trade we are actively supporting choice despite oil price · 7 the Mayors’ Council Transit and Transportation Plan – a $7.5- Op-ed: Minister Bond on billion list of projects that will im- minimum wage · 9 mediately start to address transit delays and the traffic gridlock our Photo highlights · 11 region faces. We have worked with other key organizations to create the Better Transit and Transportation Co- alition, the largest, most diverse business, labour, the environment, to ensure that goods and people pendent audits. in B.C.’s history, to advocate for students, seniors, low-income resi- move efficiently through the Please join us and vote “Yes” a “Yes” vote in support of the dents, the tourism industry, health region. Our economy and quality for this critical investment in Mayors’ Plan. care, and many more. Our coali- of life depend on it. Funds will be Metro Vancouver’s transportation @boardoftrade Our coalition is now comprised tion is out earning every vote by separated from general revenue network. In return, there will be of more than 140 organizations, communicating the benefits of the by the Province, dedicated to less congestion, better roads, faster /VancouverBoardofTrade representing more than 400,000 Mayors’ Plan in every municipality. transportation projects in an ac- commutes, and more bus routes. Metro Vancouver residents. This We all agree we need a modern countable and transparent way, Find out more about the “Case boardoftrade.com includes groups representing transit and transportation system and will undergo rigorous inde- for YES!” at bettertransit.info. Your Airborne Office LAS offers complimentary Wi-Fi aboard its Learjet 75s. With personal touchscreens, fold-out tables, and a bulkhead-mounted flat panel screen, you’ll stay connected and productive in the air. hours7days 604-272-8123 | 1-877-399-8123 www.londonair.com 2 events and speakers Sounding Board April 2015 CN: A true backbone of the Canadian economy The Vancouver Board of agenda. Mongeau will give CN’s 1997, Mongeau was named one Trade has just announced that perspective on what it takes to of Canada’s top 40 executives it will host CN CEO Claude generate the investment and in- under 40 years of age by the Mongeau for a luncheon this novation that allows CN to play Financial Post. In 2005, he was spring. its role as a true backbone of the selected Canada’s CFO of the Year On May 14, Mongeau will economy. by an independent committee of deliver a speech titled “Invest- Mongeau joined CN in 1994 prominent Canadian business ment and Innovation at CN, a and became CEO in 2010. Prior leaders. True Backbone of the Economy.” to joining the company, he was Don’t miss this opportunity The event will be held at the Fair- a partner with Groupe Secor, a to learn more about the major mont Waterfront Hotel. management consulting firm role CN plays and will continue In order to grow and prosper, providing strategic advice to to play in our economy moving Canada needs a healthy and large Canadian corporations. forward. vibrant transportation system, His career started in Europe Tickets for this event are now where investment and innova- with Bain & Company, a leading on sale. To register, visit board- tion are at the core of the strategic American consulting firm. In oftrade.com/events. Claude Mongeau, CEO of CN, speaks at The Vancouver Board of Trade on May 14. EVENTSEVENTS CALENDARCALENDAR UPDATE UPDATE Clean Energy Investments See our full events calendar at boardoftrade.com/events Forum coming in May 2015 The Vancouver Board of Trade LNG sector – to empowering rural WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2015 THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2015 THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015 is excited to partner with Clean and First Nation communities to The Vancouver Board of Members’ reception Members’ reception Energy BC to present a new forum, participate in the economy in a Trade Governors’ Banquet at Autoform at The Edge Social Clean Energy Investments: Power- meaningful and sustainable way. and Rix Awards 2015 Grille & Lounge 5 – 7 p.m. ing B.C.’s 21st Century Economy, More than a dozen speakers 6 – 9:30 p.m. 5 – 7 p.m. on May 20. are already confirmed, including Autoform This half-day event will explore BC Hydro CEO Jessica McDonald, COUNCIL OF GOVERNORS INDUCTEE 1885 Clark Drive (at 2nd ave) Edge Social Grille & Lounge how clean energy enables B.C.’s Woodfibre LNG VP Byng Giraud, Elio R. Luongo, Canadian 1100 Granville Street Managing Partner, Tax, economy in a multifaceted and and B.C.’s Minister of Energy, Bill WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2015 KPMG LLP transformative way, from our most Bennett. MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2015 Aviation Forum 2015: relied upon resource sectors – Learn more at boardoftrade. RIX AWARD FOR enabling B.c.’s economy In the Eye of the Storm: ENGAGED COMMUNITY CITIZENSHIP mining, forestry, and the emerging com/cleanenergy. to take flight Pipelines and the National Carole Taylor, O.C., Former Energy Board Journalist; Former Minister of 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Finance, Province of British SESSION 1: Columbia, Chancellor Emeritus, The competitive positioning of Peter Watson, Chair and Chief Simon Fraser University the Canadian aviation sector. Executive Officer, National Energy Board RIX AWARD FOR SESSION 2: ENGAGED CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP Growing our aviation The Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel CALL FOR Global BC manufacturing and service 1038 Canada Place Vancouver Convention Centre sector. NOMINATIONS (West) SESSION 3: TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2015 1055 Canada Place How the aviation sector supports B.c.’s Innovation Engines: The Vancouver Board of Trade th Rix Awards Sponsor: business. How universities can 128 Annual General Meeting The Jim Pattison Group SESSION 4: help us win in the global Friday, June 26, 2015 Platinum Sponsors: Vancity Credit Meeting the competitive economy Union, Shaw Business, Concord challenge. In accordance with Bylaw 9.5 – Nominating Committee – A Nominating Pacific, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar 11:45 a.m. – 2 p.m. Committee, chaired by Immediate Past Chair, Elio Luongo, has been Reception Sponsor: The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Andrew Petter, Q.C., President Rennie Marketing Systems 900 West Georgia Street and Vice-Chancellor, Simon established to receive nominations for directors for the 2015/2016 year Gold Sponsors: Supporing Sponsors: Fraser University of The Vancouver Board of Trade. Phillips, Hager & North Investment WestJet, Air France / KLM Management, LifeLabs Pan Pacific Vancouver Community Sponsors: In accordance with Bylaw 9.6 – Nominations – Nominations for directors Silver Sponsors: 999 Canada Place Air Canada, Vancouver may be made in writing by any member of The Vancouver Board of Trade, Vancouver International Airport, International Airport, Supporing Sponsors: Pacific Blue Cross, KPMG, Beedie provided that the name of the nominee and the written consent of the Knowledge Partner: The Conference Pacific Blue Cross, Development Group, Port Metro Board of Canada McCarthy Tetrault nominee are received no later than Tuesday, May 19, 2015 by the Vancouver, RBC Royal Bank, Media Partner: The Globe and Mail Community Partner: Secretary-Treasurer at the offices of The Vancouver Board of Trade, London Drugs Limited, Simon Perkins + Will attention George Cadman, Suite 400 – 999 Canada Place, Fraser University, Kingswood Media Partner: The Globe and Mail Capital Group, , CN, Boston Pizza Vancouver, B.C. V6C 3E1. Please include an expression of interest and a International current CV or bio. Media Partner: The Globe and Mail For further information regarding nominations and any other matters pertaining to the Annual General Meeting, please contact David Crawford, Vice President, The Vancouver Board of Trade at: What speaker, topic or issue do you want explored? We’ll look into it. E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 604-640-5457 Fax: 604-640-5485 E-mail: [email protected] Register now at boardoftrade.com/events April 2015 Sounding Board member news 3 Air France brings Parisian flare and 250 jobs to B.C. Vancouver International portunities for business, tourism on our economy,” said the Hon- Airport (YVR) welcomed Air and trade and strengthens our ourable Kerry-Lynne Findlay, France’s inaugural flight from already strong air access ties with Canada’s Minister of National Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Europe.” Revenue. (CDG) on March 29. The non- Air France’s new service Air France and its co-carrier stop flight marked the beginning will generate approximately KLM Royal Dutch Airlines offer of a new, direct service between $13.7 million in Gross Domestic connectivity to 55 destinations in Paris and Vancouver. Product, $8.8 million in wages Europe.