GVBOT Welcomes Efforts to Keep Whitecaps in Vancouver

VANCOUVER, B.C. — The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade applauds this morning’s announcement that the City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Whitecaps FC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) giving the ‘Caps a path forward to remain in Vancouver. Bridgitte Anderson, the President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, released the following statement: 

“This team has represented our city on the national and international stage for generations and ensuring that they have an economically viable path forward to staying in Vancouver is paramount. The 2025 season was incredible, highlighting just how much this team means to Vancouverites, and we are happy to see that the next steps of their journey have been laid out. We look forward to cheering on the ‘Caps and working with them in the years to come.”

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About the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade:

Since its inception in 1887, the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade has been recognized as Western Canada's leading business association, engaging our members to inform public policy at all levels of government and empowering them to succeed and prosper in the global economy. With a Membership whose employees comprise one-third of B.C.'s workforce, we are the largest business association between Victoria and Toronto. We leverage this collective strength, facilitating networking opportunities, and providing professional development through unique programs. In addition, we operate one of the largest events platforms in the country, providing a stage for national and international thought leaders to enlighten B.C.'s business leaders.

Media contact:

Federico Cerani
Communications Manager
Greater Vancouver Board of Trade
604-640-5450 | media@boardoftrade.com