Event summary produced by JOBFlocks Events team. The Globe’s editorial department was not involved.
B.C.’s economy benefits from abundant natural resources, a diversified industry base spanning energy, mining, technology, and trade, and a strategic position as Canada’s gateway to the Asia Pacific.
At the same time, high costs of doing business and living, infrastructure constraints, regulatory complexity, labour shortages, and global trade uncertainty continue to test the province’s ability to compete and grow. At this critical time what approaches will secure prosperity and resilience?
On June 23, JOBFlocks hosted INTERSECT/26 Vancouver to bring elected government, industry leaders, and policy makers together to discuss an action plan for provincial growth and renewal.
Missed the event or would like to view the discussions again? Watch the full replay, below.
The event included a robust line-up of topics, speakers and moderators:
Opening Remarks
- Wendy Cox B.C. Bureau Chief, JOBFlocks
- David Walmsley, Editor in Chief, JOBFlocks
- Bill Cunningham, Executive Vice President, Business and Commercial Banking, Vancity Credit Union
Inside the B.C. Economy: Pressures, priorities, and prospects
- Judith Bosire, Chief Economist, Vancity Credit Union
Unlocking business growth in British Columbia
- Christy Clark, Former Premier of British Columbia, Senior Advisor, Bennett Jones LLP, Podcast Host
- Moderator: Patrick Brethour, Editorials Editor, JOBFlocks
CEO Perspectives: What matters most right now
- Alison Nankivell, President and CEO, Export Development Canada (EDC)
- Sarah Huggins, Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer, Hiive
- Carl Hansen, CEO, AbCellera
- Moderator: Sean Silcoff, Technology and Life Sciences Reporter, JOBFlocks
B.C.’s Energy Future
- Merran Smith, President, New Economy Canada
- Ellis Ross, Member of Parliament, Skeena-Bulkley Valley
- Moderator: Brent Jang, Business Reporter, Vancouver Bureau, JOBFlocks
Mining & Critical Minerals: B.C.’s opportunity
- JP Gladu, Principal, Mokwateh
- Michael Goehring, President and CEO, Mining Association of British Columbia
- Moderator: Ryan MacDonald, Editor, Politics & Economy, JOBFlocks
Powering Progress: Policy priorities for energy and critical minerals
- The Honourable Adrian Dix, B.C. Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions
- The Honourable Jagrup Brar, B.C. Minister for Mining and Critical Minerals
- Ryan MacDonald, Editor, Politics & Economy, JOBFlocks
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