Greater Vancouver Board of Trade

Shaping what's next starts now. This is a message that resonated throughout Shared Futures: Designing Inclusive Workplace for People, Technology and Tomorrow, presented by GVBOT's Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council.   Workplaces are evolving, and employers are being challenged to think differently about how they attract talent, support their people, and prepare for the future.   This event offered timely, practical insights into how organizations can foster psychological safety, improve the retention of diverse talent, and develop a change-fluent mindset that turns uncertainty into opportunity. Speakers also emphasized that while AI is reshaping the way we work, human qualities will ultimately define success—making investment in people, not just technology, essential for positioning organizations for the future. We thank all of our speakers for sharing their valuable expertise with us! We'd also like to extend our gratitude to our sponsors for making this event possible. 📸: Eyes Multimedia | Elton Hubner Presenters: Kai Scott, President and Senior Strategist at TransFocus Consulting Jay Kiew (JQ), Innovation and Change Navigation Strategist   Panellists:  Olatunji Awelenje, Mentee, Leaders of Tomorrow Alicia Kent, Human Resources Business Partner – BC Region, RBC  Megan Jones, Partner, National Workforce Transformation Leader, KPMG Canada Laura Daniela S., Alum, Leaders of Tomorrow Moderators: Chris May, General Manager, BC Place (PavCo) Kristin Wilkes, Vice President, BC, Long View Systems Giselle Blackman, MBA, CPHR, SHRM-SCP, CHRL, Vice President, People & Culture, Fit Foods   Presenting Sponsor:    RBC, KPMG Canada    Supporting Sponsors:   Langara College, Pacific Blue Cross    Preferred Venue Partner:   Fairmont Waterfront       Official Chocolatier: Purdys Chocolatier    Accessibility Partner:   Accessible Employers     Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council Signature Partners:   RBC, Langara College       Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council Community Sponsors:   Pacific Blue Cross, Hammerco Lawyers LLP       Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Partner:   Accessible Employers      #gvbot #sharedfutures #edi 

The Musqueam Indian Band, Squamish Nation, and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) are working collaboratively to deliver housing and infrastructure projects that will serve not only their communities but the local economy. #gvbot #mst #reconciliationinaction #reconciliation Wilson Williams

Today, I had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Vancouver’s business community showed up in full force to signal that it is ready to build.   As the world becomes more dangerous and divided, we recognize the critical role that the business community must play. We are working together to ensure we set the right conditions to diversify trade, advance world-leading innovation, unlock responsible resource development, and build a more productive and prosperous Canada.   I love our entrepreneurial spirit. B.C. is truly full of the best and brightest; the builders who find solutions to problems, work in partnership, and get things done.   Thank you, Prime Minister. I am looking forward to doing my part to build a stronger Canada. Greater Vancouver Board of Trade

We had the honour of welcoming Prime Minister Mark Carney to the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade. As Canada looks to build a strong, resilient domestic economy, Prime Minister Carney spoke to how the federal government is planning for our country's infrastructure, trade, and energy future. We have what the world needs, we just need to deliver it. We are Canada's Pacific gateway and home to sought-after resources, energy, and innovation. Our province has a critical role to play in growing a prosperous Canadian economy. "We are building BC Strong so we can build Canada Strong," Prime Minister Carney shared. We agree. It's time to build big for all. Photos: The One Group (OG) Agency / MATT BORCK Susannah L. Pierce, Martin Thibodeau, Wilson Williams, Ken Sim, FCPA, FCA, Jill Schnarr, Bridgitte Anderson, ICD.D, Tamara Vrooman

Meet our new members ⭐    Greater Vancouver Board of Trade membership empowers businesses to grow.     We propel your organizational objectives by providing connections to senior leaders, professional development to grow your business and your skills, exclusive Member savings, and we advocate on your behalf by working with all three levels of government to bring your voice to key policy decisions.   Learn more: https://bit.ly/3wwv3dO       #GVBOT #Vancouver #NewMembers    ZeroNode is a technical advisory firm specializing in large-load datacentre interconnection modeling, grid capacity analysis, and resource adequacy stress testing. Its independent analytical frameworks help utilities, planners, and hyperscale operators evaluate AI-driven infrastructure growth under real transmission and generation constraints.     Humani HR provides fractional HR support and consulting services to small and medium-sized businesses across all industries. More than strategic advisors, they do the day-to-day work—taking the stress out of HR so that business leaders can focus on their business.     Watson Goepel LLP is a Vancouver-based law firm offering services in corporate law, commercial litigation, workplace law, immigration, personal injury, family law, and wills and estates. The firm provides practical, client-focused solutions, guiding individuals and organizations through complex matters with clarity, strategic insight, and a commitment to achieving effective, results-driven outcomes. Dalene Visser, Celso Boscariol, KC, Anita Boscariol   Odgers Canada was founded in 1965. It offers integrated executive search and leadership advisory services through its 59 offices in 33 countries. In Canada, Odgers supports clients from offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto. During its history, Odgers has developed functional and sector expertise and built a global network of relationships. It is deeply rooted in its local markets, which it combines with global perspective and reach, enabling it to serve clients across six continents. Odgers’ work impacts peoples’ lives and drives its clients’ success.    Learn about the rest of our new members in the comments!

B.C.’s future depends on big, bold major projects. Yet the government's PST expansion puts that future at risk. It pushes away critical investment and threatens the projects that will drive growth.     We can’t afford to tax opportunity out of B.C. Take action at stopthesqueeze.ca.🔗 https://bit.ly/4f6ITd1  #stopthesqueeze #bcpoli 

With the federal government’s mandate to double Canada’s non-U.S. exports, British Columbia stands as the nation’s primary gateway to the Indo-Pacific and beyond.      Join our Transportation Forum Presented by Deloitte to hear from a panel that will explore how B.C.’s multi-modal transportation networks are being re-engineered to facilitate trade diversification and how supply chain partners can meet Canada’s ambitious international trade targets.    Register today to secure your spot ➡️ https://bit.ly/3ONyacq       📆May 22 | 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.    📍Fairmont Waterfront     Panellists:   Mike McNaney, Vice President & Chief External Affairs Officer, Vancouver Airport Authority Jennifer Natland, Vice President, Properties & Development, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority  David Rheault, Vice President, Government and Community Relations, Air Canada    Moderator:  Simon O'Byrne, Vice-president and market lead for Infrastructure in Western Canada and Ontario, AtkinsRéalis    Title Sponsor:    Deloitte     Supporting Sponsors:   Vancouver Airport Authority, CN, BC Hydro, Air Canada, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, ICBC (Insurance Corporation of British Columbia), Prince Rupert Port Authority      Community Sponsor:   DP World, BC Maritime Employers Association     Preferred Venue Partner:   Fairmont Waterfront    Event Partner:   The One Group (OG) Agency    #cndeconomy #cndtransport #deloitte #gvbot   

At a time when our province should be making it easier to grow and build for the future, BC's PST expansion risks doing the opposite. The tax on tax will hinder B.C.'s ability to be competitive, hurt small businesses, and increase the cost of housing. British Columbians can't afford another squeeze. Take action at stopthesqueeze.ca. To view the full CBC segment, visit https://bit.ly/43h7a8Z (34:00 minute mark) #bcpoli #stopthesqueeze Bridgitte Anderson, ICD.D, Laura Jones, Business Council of British Columbia