Update: The forum has ended. Please watch the video recording.
VANCOUVER / MUSQUEAM, SQUAMISH & TSLEIL-WAUTUTH TERRITORIES — Prominent candidates from B.C.’s three major political parties will face questions about the future of climate action and the economy at a public online forum on October 8.
Presented by the Catalyst Business Alliance and Pembina Institute, B.C.’s Climate, Economy, and the 2020 Election will feature George Heyman (B.C. NDP), Peter Milobar (B.C. Liberal Party), and Adam Olsen (B.C. Green Party).
During the lunch-hour event, the trio of politicians will take questions from a panel of B.C. business leaders, as well as the audience.
The public and media are invited to attend online or by phone. Registration (free) is required.
B.C.’s Climate, Economy, and the 2020 Election: Candidates Forum
Presented by the Catalyst Business Alliance and Pembina Institute
Date: Thursday, October 8, 2020
Time: 12 p.m.–1 p.m. PDT
Candidates:
- George Heyman, B.C. NDP (Vancouver-Fairview)
- Peter Milobar, B.C. Liberal Party (Kamloops-North Thompson)
- Adam Olsen, B.C. Green Party (Saanich North and the Islands)
Panellists:
- Patrick Nangle, CEO, Modo Co-operative
- Anna Stukas, vice president, business development, Carbon Engineering
- Julia Balabanowicz, director, government relations, Innergex Renewable Energy
- Chris Heysel, environmental impact lead, Arc’teryx
Moderator: Karen Tam Wu, co-chair, Catalyst Business Alliance
Sign up: pembina.org/BCElectionForum
Quotes
“We know that the health of British Columbians, a safe climate, and a resilient economic recovery are inextricably linked. We look forward to hearing candidates from the three major parties outline their visions for B.C.’s future.”
— Karen Tam Wu, cochair, Catalyst Business Alliance
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Contact
Stephen Hui
Senior Communications Lead, Pembina Institute
778-987-7654
stephenh@pembina.org
Tw: @StephenHui
About us
The Catalyst Business Alliance is a network of Canadian companies working together to champion strong climate and energy policy, and the creation of a resilient economy. Learn more: catalystbc.org
The Pembina Institute is a non-profit think-tank that works to advance a prosperous clean energy future for Canada through credible policy solutions that support communities, the economy, and a safe climate. We have offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, and Toronto. Learn more: www.pembina.org