Business Issues and Community Priorities Local Election Briefing
Program: 8:30am - 12:15pm
Lunch & Program: 12:15 - 1:30pm

A Briefing and Survey Results Unveiling for Candidates in the 2018 Local Elections
Chambers of Commerce and business associations from around the region will host candidates for the Lower Mainland 2018 local elections for a half day of critical information and briefings on issues of importance to voters and businesses in the region.
This complimentary event will feature presentations by top calibre leaders of organizations who impact the quality of life in our region. We will also unveil of survey results of the priorities of voters, businesses and politicians.
Presentation and Discussion: Regional Survey Results
What issues are top-of-mind for Metro Vancouver voters, businesses and politicians going into the local election campaign?

Evi Mustel
Principal
Mustel Group

Anna Lilly
Senior Vice President and Partner
FleishmanHillard HighRoad

Moderator:
Hon. Iain Black, ICD.D
President and CEO,
Greater Vancouver Board of Trade
Session 1
The Three "H"s, and Why They Are Business Community Priorities

Health
Mary Ackenhusen
CEO
Vancouver Costal Health

Housing
Eric Bond
Market Analysis Principal,
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Human Capital
Dr. Kevin Wainwright
Director, SITE Centre
Associate Dean, Broadcast Centre
School of Business
BCIT
Session 2
Regional Transportation and Infrastructure

Anne Murray
Vice President, Airline Business Development and Public Affairs
Vancouver Airport Authority

Kevin Desmond
CEO
TransLink

Robyn Crisanti
Director, Public Affairs
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
Scorecard Presentation
Greater Vancouver Scorecard: Economic and Social Briefing

Hon. Iain Black, ICD.D
President and CEO,
Greater Vancouver Board of Trade