TRANS MOUNTAIN APPROVAL SHOWS LEADERSHIP GVBOT commends government for sticking to evidence-based decision-making 3 THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GREATER VANCOUVER BOARD OF TRADE AND ITS MEMBERS | JANUARY 2017 | VOLUME 57 / ISSUE 1 | BOARDOFTRADE.COM Canada’s largest chambers call for airport policy reform TRANSPORTATION | Coalition urges government to support airports as key economic drivers view on Canada’s International BY IAIN BLacK Airports Policy. Founded in 2015, CGCC is a co- he Canadian Global Cit- alition of Presidents and CEOs of ies Council (CGCC) re- the eight largest urban regional Tleased a position paper chambers of commerce/boards last month with five key rec- of trade in Canada: Toronto, ommendations on how to make Brampton, Montreal, Halifax, Canada’s airports more com- Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton, petitive on the world stage. and Vancouver. As a founding member of the Representing 52 per cent of CGCC — a coalition of Canada’s Canada’s GDP and more than eight largest urban regional half of the country’s popula- chambers of commerce — the tion, the CGCC collaborates Greater Vancouver Board of on international and domestic Trade joined forces with our issues impacting our regions’ colleagues from coast to coast competitiveness. Our coalition to support this initiative, which is focused on infrastructure, leverages our history of advo- economic environment, trade, cating on behalf of the eco- and talent. nomic importance of Vancouver Learn more about the CGCC Airport Authority. and read our full airport Our coalition believes that significant economic benefits categories, including air- were unveiled alongside a full policy position paper online at airports are prime economic for tourism, trade, and overall port screening, border entry policy paper during an event at globalcitiescouncil.ca. SB engines that require supportive business productivity. and visa, and airport transit the Economic Club of Canada. policies and robust government Working in collaboration, the connectivity. Following that, coalition mem- Iain Black, ICD.D is President and CEO of services. Across Canada, air- CGCC has identified five rec- Members of the CGCC took bers spent the day on Parlia- the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade and ports create vital access to high- ommendations for Canada’s these recommendations to ment Hill meeting with federal a founding member of the Canadian Global growth markets and facilitate airports policy across three Ottawa on Dec. 8, where they ministers to share their point of Cities Council. The future of YVR GVBOT kicks off new Director spotlight Air Canada growth Disruption Series with ‘takes off’ at Vancouver Vancouver Airport Authority BCIT’s President 2 Q&A with Robin Hemmingsen, International Airport 7 CEO Craig Richmond gives Board of Trade Director Chair Robin Silvester on and President of LaSalle GVBOT prepares to launch his annual Board of Trade regional collaboration 2017 Provincial Election address this month 2 and prosperity 4 College Vancouver 5 platform 7 Because the most valuable business tool is still a handshake There’s no substitute for doing business in person. So conduct yours with fast, flexible and convenient business charters flying anywhere in North America and beyond. Featuring impressive in-flight productivity amenities, customs clearance, ground transportation and more. 604-272-8123 TOLL FREE: 1-877-399-8123 FAX: 604-233-0202 · LONDONAIR.COM GREATER VANCOUVER BOARD OF TRADe | SOUNDING BOARd | jANUARY 2017 2 events and speaKers TECHNOLOGY | Getting ahead TRANSPORTATION | The future of the curve of YVR airport GVBOT kicks off new Disruption Series with BCIT event Craig Richmond gives his annual Board of Trade address Jan. 18 ttracting and retaining skilled people is one of Athe biggest challenges ancouver International companies face across the globe, Airport (YVR) is a key driv- and our region is no exception, as Ver of economic growth, in- was identified in the Greater Van- novation and sustainability. As couver Economic Scorecard 2016. Canada’s second busiest airport, Here in British Columbia, BCIT YVR welcomed a record 20.3 mil- has long been at the forefront of lion passengers in 2015 and is both applied education and in- set to surpass 21 million in 2016. novative technology solutions, But how will our airport con- helping connect graduates and tinue its momentum in a rapidly industry partners to embrace, changing and competitive land- navigate and drive positive scape? On Jan. 18, Craig Rich- change. mond, President and CEO of the On Feb. 7, BCIT President Kathy Nadia Dobrianskaia, recipient of BCIT’s 2016 Student Leadership Award, Vancouver Airport Authority, Kinloch will give her annual pres- will join BCIT President Kathy Kinloch onstage Feb. 7 at the Board of Trade. will give his annual address to Craig Richmond entation to the Greater Vancouver the Greater Vancouver Board of Board of Trade, followed by an Trade, discussing YVR’s future insightful and inspired panel and what it means for your busi- discussion with three local health-care lab tests across Board of Trade, and innumer- ness, and for you as a passenger. Vantage Airport Group in 2006 change-makers, each of whom Canada each year, saving lives able other significant roles and As YVR’s President and CEO, to become CEO of six airports have harnessed disruptive tech- through rapidly changing tech- achievements. Richmond is the driving force in three countries. nologies to build successful busi- nology; and Nadia Dobrianskaia, This inspiring panel will kick- behind an award-winning con- From 2013 to the present day, nesses, create new markets, and a computer scientist at Simba off the Board of Trade’s new Dis- necting hub — known for its in- Richmond has led YVR airport embrace bold new opportunities. Technologies, stereotype-buster, ruption Series. Join us for insights novative approach to business, as CEO. He also serves as the Kinloch will be joined onstage and the 2016 recipient of BCIT’s on how your business can get forward-looking strategy and Chair of the Greater Vancouver by Jeff Booth, Co-Founder, Student Leadership Award. ahead of the curve and embrace exceptional customer care. Gateway Council and is a Dir- President and CEO of Build- The panel will be moderated disruptive technologies, before Richmond started his avi- ector of the Canadian Airports Direct, an online marketplace by Carole Taylor, current ad- they become commonplace in ation career as a pilot for the Council and Airports Council for home improvement prod- visor to Premier Christy Clark, your industry. SB Royal Canadian Air Force. He International-North America. SB ucts; Sue Paish, President and former Minister of Finance, then worked in a variety of CEO of LifeLabs, a company that former Chair of the CBC, Gov- Tickets on sale now at operational roles for Vancouver Tickets on sale now at performs more than 100 million ernor of the Greater Vancouver boardoftrade.com/bcit2017. Airport Authority before joining boardoftrade.com/yvr2017. UPCOMING EVENTS Is there a speaker you’d like to hear from or topic you’d like See our full events calendar at boardoftrade.com/events explored? Make a suggestion at boardoftrade.com/suggest THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2017 FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2017 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2017 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2017 Special Members’ Reception Economic Outlook Forum From Unconscious Bias Disruption Series New Year, New Connections Presented by National Bank to Inclusive Leadership Facing Technology Disruption: Politics, Power and Prosperity Wait List 7 – 9 a.m. Will Your Organization Survive 7:15 a.m. – 1 p.m. or Thrive? 5:30 – 8 p.m. Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver Vancouver Convention Centre West 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hard Rock Casino Vancouver 791 West Georgia Street, Vancouver 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver 2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam Erin Leonty Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver Title Sponsor: National Bank Host Chamber: Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Regional Director Western Canada 791 West Georgia Street, Vancouver Supporting Sponsors: CN, Chartered Professional Sponsor: Hard Rock Casino Vancouver Catalyst Inc. Keynote Speaker Accountants of British Columbia Event Sponsor: Vancity Kathy Kinloch Community Sponsors: TELUS, Vacouver Airport Authority, Pacific President, BCIT Silver Program Partners: TELUS, Pacific Blue Cross Blue Cross, BCIT School of Business, Vancity, Dentons Canada LLP WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2017 Panellists CEO Series Jeff Booth, BuildDirect The Future of YVR TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2017 Nadia Dobrianskaia, Simba Technologies CEO Series 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sue Paish, Lifelabs Medical Laboratory Services The Global Imbalance of Power Vancouver Convention Centre East Moderator 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Carole Taylor, O.C. Former Journalist; Former Minister of Finance, Craig Richmond Four Seasons Hotel Province of British Columbia; Chancellor President and CEO 791 West Georgia St, Vancouver Emeritus, Simon Fraser University; and Vancouver Airport Authority Jessica McDonald Governor, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Presenting Sponsors: Stantec, CIBC Governors’ Banquet President and CEO,BC Hydro BCIT School of Business and Rix Awards Presenting Sponsor: Supporting Sponsors: PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc., Ledcor Presenting Sponsor: Accenture Supporting Sponsor: Boyden Group of Companies, WestJet, Air Canada, Graham Construction Supporting Sponsor: BC Hydro Monday April 03, 2017 Community Sponsor: Coast Capital Savings Community Sponsors: Clark Wilson, Kasian Architecture, Community Sponsors: