British Columbia’s Extraordinary Future Event
16-May-2011VANCOUVER – On May 19, 2011, Canada West Foundation welcomes the Honourable Christy Clark, Premier of British Columbia to present keynote address on the growing economic relationship between Asia-Pacific and BC, Canada’s gateway to Asia. Please join us for this very special event also featuring panellists Jock Finlayson, Pierre Grattan, Hank Ketcham and Tim McEwan, who will be discussing British Columbia’s Future in the age of Asia-Pacific. There are limited tickets available.
British Columbia’s Extraordinary Future
Registration and Cocktail Reception.....................……..……………...................................................…....5:30PM
Opening Remarks, Introductions and Dinner Program........................…….…….................................6:30PM
Canada West Foundation celebrates 40 years – Jim Dinning, Chair, Canada West Foundation
Keynote Address……………………………………………… …………………...............................…......6:40PM
The Growing Economic Relationship with Asia-Pacific and British Columbia – The Honourable Christy Clark, Premier of British Columbia
An Extraordinary Future…………………………………… …………………....…..........................…......7:00PM
British Columbia’s Extraordinary Future and the Foundation’s Vision for the West– Dr. Roger Gibbins, President & CEO, Canada West Foundation
Panel Discussion……………………………………………… …………............................................…......8:00PM
British Columbia in the age of Asia-Pacific – moderated by Jock Finlayson, Executive Vice President - Policy, Business Council of British Columbia
Participants – Pierre Gratton, President & CEO, Mining Association of British Columbia
Hank Ketcham, Chairman, President & CEO, West Fraser Group
Tim McEwan, President & CEO, Initiatives Prince George Development Corp.
Audience Question Period..……………………..………………….................................................................8:20PM
Closing Remarks…………………………………..…………………................................................................8:45PM
Sponsor’s Remarks – Canadian Western Bank
Closing Remarks – Jim Dinning, Chair, Canada West Foundation
Thank you to our sponsor, Canadian Western Bank
Where: Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown
1128 West Hasting Street, Vancouver, BC
When: Thursday, May 19, 2011
Canada West Foundation is the only think tank dedicated to being the objective, nonpartisan voice for issues of vital concern to western Canadians. For 40 years, through its research and commentary, the Foundation has contributed to better government decisions and a stronger Canadian economy.
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For more information about this event, please contact:
Grace Kucey
Communication and Media Manager
(403) 700-9535
communication@cwf.ca