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Jacquie Griffiths To Become Invest Vancouver Presidenthttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/726/Jacquie Griffiths To Become Invest Vancouver President726Jacquie Griffiths To Become Invest Vancouver PresidentGP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass545859B8122D44D781BC18E5CAEB4EC9"><p>​This July 1, Invest Vancouver will accelerate into the next phase of its role as the region's economic prosperity leadership service with Jacquie Griffiths at the helm as the service's n<strong></strong>ew president.<br></p></div>2022-06-14T07:00:00Zstring;#2022
June is Clean Transportation Month in Metro Vancouverhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/724/June is Clean Transportation Month in Metro Vancouver724June is Clean Transportation Month in Metro VancouverGP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassFEA20D78D997458494FA5E2A3B0D0567"><p>​Metro Vancouver and Invest Vancouver proclaim June as Clean Transportation Month in the region. This declaration is also supported by the Province of British Columbia, making it a province-wide initiative.<br></p></div>2022-06-01T07:00:00Zstring;#2022
Metro Vancouver Applauds Federal Budget’s Focus on Housinghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/720/Metro Vancouver Applauds Federal Budget’s Focus on Housing720Metro Vancouver Applauds Federal Budget’s Focus on HousingGP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassBBC5375183734AC0907AC4DAF6BEE81F"><p>​Metro Vancouver supports the Government of Canada's <a href="https://budget.gc.ca/2022/home-accueil-en.html">2022 budget</a>, which has among its principal themes an issue close to the hearts of the region's residents — housing availability and affordability.<br></p></div>2022-04-07T07:00:00Zstring;#2022
Submissions Now Being Accepted for $150K in Regional Culture Grantshttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/719/Submissions Now Being Accepted for $150K in Regional Culture Grants719Submissions Now Being Accepted for $150K in Regional Culture GrantsGP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass37C975009430448AAC0AFADC0CFA0C14"><p>​​Local arts and culture organizations can now apply for Metro Vancouver’s 2022 regional cultural grants.<br></p></div>2022-04-06T07:00:00Zstring;#2022
Metro Vancouver Welcomes B.C. Budget that Strengthens Resiliency and Invests in a Greener Futurehttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/713/Metro Vancouver Welcomes B.C. Budget that Strengthens Resiliency and Invests in a Greener Future713Metro Vancouver Welcomes B.C. Budget that Strengthens Resiliency and Invests in a Greener FutureGP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassEE1A30BF1AD046CA9FE6BFACD29ECF99"><p>​Metro Vancouver commends the B.C. Government for its <a href="/media-room/media-releases/_layouts/15/Catalog.aspx?Url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Emetrovancouver%2Eorg%2Fmedia%2Droom%2Fmedia%2Dreleases%2FLists%2FHTMLMediaReleases%2FNewForm%2Easpx%3FSource%3Dhttp%253a%2F%2Fwww%2Emetrovancouver%2Eorg%2Fmedia%2Droom%2Fmedia%2Dreleases%2FLists%2FHTMLMediaReleases%2FAllItems%2Easpx%26RootFolder%3D">2022 budget</a>, which emphasizes resilience and climate action while creating substantial opportunities for economic recovery and prosperity in the wake of hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters.<br></p></div>2022-02-22T08:00:00Zstring;#2022
B.C. Economic Plan Will Support Inclusive, Clean Growth in Metro Vancouver and Beyondhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/712/B.C. Economic Plan Will Support Inclusive, Clean Growth in Metro Vancouver and Beyond712B.C. Economic Plan Will Support Inclusive, Clean Growth in Metro Vancouver and BeyondGP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass31CF2B9DB20A496DB0AC1B56EF437CB6"><p>​Metro Vancouver commends the B.C. Government on formulating an economic plan that envisions growing the provincial economy in a way that is inclusive and sustainable, which will help make our region a better place to live.<br></p></div>2022-02-17T08:00:00Zstring;#2022
Invest Vancouver Hires Vice President, Data, Research and Policyhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/710/Invest Vancouver Hires Vice President, Data, Research and Policy710Invest Vancouver Hires Vice President, Data, Research and PolicyGP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass10876384F69D430193A708EAD89FF70F"><p>​Invest Vancouver, the economic development leadership service for the Metro Vancouver region, is pleased to welcome Lejla Uzicanin in the role of Vice President, Data, Research and Policy.<br></p></div>2022-01-10T08:00:00Zstring;#2022
Metro Vancouver’s Board Chair and Vice Chair Acclaimed for Fourth Termhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/704/Metro Vancouver’s Board Chair and Vice Chair Acclaimed for Fourth Term704Metro Vancouver’s Board Chair and Vice Chair Acclaimed for Fourth TermGP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassD73FDF61B00946FFBC3B986271151979"><p>​Burnaby Councillor Sav Dhaliwal and City of North Vancouver Mayor Linda Buchanan have been acclaimed as Chair and Vice Chair, respectively, of the Metro Vancouver Board of Directors for their fourth consecutive term.<br></p></div>2021-11-26T08:00:00Zstring;#2021
Metro Vancouver Applauds CleanBC Roadmap to 2030http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/702/Metro Vancouver Applauds CleanBC Roadmap to 2030702Metro Vancouver Applauds CleanBC Roadmap to 2030GP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass39305D19F393460D84EF1E28849E66EE">​Metro Vancouver enthusiastically supports the Province of B.C.’s new CleanBC Roadmap to 2030, which outlines the actions necessary to achieve deep emission reductions while supporting economic resilience and affordability for residents.<br></div>2021-10-25T07:00:00Zstring;#2021
Metro Vancouver Recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliationhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/694/Metro Vancouver Recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation694Metro Vancouver Recognizes National Day for Truth and ReconciliationGP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassE357759ABA6D488BBE9F2D81676A7A2B"><p>​September 30 will be a day of reflection and remembrance for Metro Vancouver Regional District, as Canadians observe the first annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which is also Orange Shirt Day.<br></p></div>2021-09-29T07:00:00Zstring;#2021
New Player in Metro Vancouver’s Economic Development Landscape to Propel Region into New Economyhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/692/New Player in Metro Vancouver’s Economic Development Landscape to Propel Region into New Economy692New Player in Metro Vancouver’s Economic Development Landscape to Propel Region into New EconomyGP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassE17026A077344EB99EEFFDC247D01A4C"><p>​Metro Vancouver is laying the foundation for regional prosperity with the launch of Invest Vancouver — an economic development leadership service with the goal of amplifying economic opportunity and prosperity for all the residents of the region.<br></p></div>2021-09-27T07:00:00Zstring;#2021
Climate, Infrastructure, Housing, Transit and Economic Prosperity Took Centre Stage at Metro Vancouver’s All-Party Forumhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/691/Climate, Infrastructure, Housing, Transit and Economic Prosperity Took Centre Stage at Metro Vancouver’s All-Party Forum691Climate, Infrastructure, Housing, Transit and Economic Prosperity Took Centre Stage at Metro Vancouver’s All-Party ForumGP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass42981F949E9D44F8AF16C03AD534154E"><p>Metro Vancouver hosted the 2021 All-Party Federal Election Forum to give candidates contesting the Canadian general election an opportunity to speak about local and regional issues.<br></p></div>2021-09-16T07:00:00Zstring;#2021
Local Government Matters in the 2021 Federal Electionhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/689/Local Government Matters in the 2021 Federal Election689Local Government Matters in the 2021 Federal ElectionGP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass74DF693F00F9425989502C67B4858BF9"><p>​With the Canadian federal election on the horizon, Metro Vancouver is shining a spotlight on the need to strengthen and financially support investments in critical infrastructure through its <a href="http://subscription.metrovancouver.org/sites/Media/default.aspx?jg=b3ba7a4a-f503-4855-9219-61e029a566d4&eg=abcf7139-757c-4930-9888-b653054dd772&lg=c26dbcf5-4a35-447d-8940-1c2db68aa388&ltp=c">Local Government Matters</a> platform.<br></p></div>2021-09-02T07:00:00Zstring;#2021
Metro Vancouver PNE Fair Exhibit to Showcase Significant Regional Projects and Initiativeshttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/685/Metro Vancouver PNE Fair Exhibit to Showcase Significant Regional Projects and Initiatives685Metro Vancouver PNE Fair Exhibit to Showcase Significant Regional Projects and InitiativesGP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass3031804E7DDC4B3CA4F9C1D9AD4CD15F"><p>Members of the public will learn about — and be wowed by — Metro Vancouver’s many vital services, projects and initiatives when they visit the regional district’s activation at this summer’s PNE Fair.</p></div>2021-08-12T07:00:00Zstring;#2021
Metro Vancouver Awards $300,000 in Regional Culture Project Grantshttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/683/Metro Vancouver Awards $300,000 in Regional Culture Project Grants683Metro Vancouver Awards $300,000 in Regional Culture Project GrantsGP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass2385D643CEC44757BE42BFE7586F513E"><p>​Metro Vancouver is delighted to award $300,000 in regional culture project grants to 54 local arts and culture organizations — the highest single-year grant award in the program’s history.<br></p></div>2021-08-09T07:00:00Zstring;#2021
Regional Economic Prosperity Service Hires Vice President, Collaborationhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/676/Regional Economic Prosperity Service Hires Vice President, Collaboration676Regional Economic Prosperity Service Hires Vice President, CollaborationGP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass702A64D7B3274F54B59CD2A12B56B8B4"><p>Metro Vancouver’s Regional Economic Prosperity Service is pleased to welcome Katie Fitzmaurice in the key role of Vice President, Collaboration.<br> </p></div>2021-07-13T07:00:00Zstring;#2021
Regional Economic Prosperity Service Hires Vice President, Strategic Investmenthttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/668/Regional Economic Prosperity Service Hires Vice President, Strategic Investment668Regional Economic Prosperity Service Hires Vice President, Strategic InvestmentGP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass790B68D873F64A56953FF718AA8CCA2B"><p>Metro Vancouver’s Regional Economic Prosperity Service is pleased to welcome Chris Heine to its growing, dynamic team in the key role of Vice President, Strategic Investment.<br></p></div>2021-06-24T07:00:00Zstring;#2021
Statement from Sav Dhaliwal, Chair, Metro Vancouver Board, on the Kamloops residential school findingshttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/663/Statement from Sav Dhaliwal, Chair, Metro Vancouver Board, on the Kamloops residential school findings663Statement from Sav Dhaliwal, Chair, Metro Vancouver Board, on the Kamloops residential school findingsGP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassC9AC86819D7C422BB4EE9ACE86399202"><p>We express our deepest sympathies to the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc people on whose territory the bodies of 215 children were found in the area of the Kamloops Indian Residential School. <br></p></div>2021-06-01T07:00:00Zstring;#2021
New Technical Paper Lays Out Strategic Economic Development Priorities for the Metro Vancouver Region as it Transitions to a Digital Age Economyhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/662/New Technical Paper Lays Out Strategic Economic Development Priorities for the Metro Vancouver Region as it Transitions to a Digital Age Economy662New Technical Paper Lays Out Strategic Economic Development Priorities for the Metro Vancouver Region as it Transitions to a Digital Age EconomyGP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassCEB80D990B9446D8B6ED9FD7908812AF"><p>As the Metro Vancouver region emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic and contends with the myriad economic impacts that have been laid bare by this pandemic, there are immediate opportunities to reorient the region's approach to economic development and to adapt its systems and processes for the challenges and possibilities that will arise as the region fast-transitions to a digital age economy.<br></p></div>2021-05-31T07:00:00Zstring;#2021
Metro Vancouver Embraces B.C. Budget that Tackles Pandemic-Related Challenges and Lays Foundation for Economic Recoveryhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/656/Metro Vancouver Embraces B.C. Budget that Tackles Pandemic-Related Challenges and Lays Foundation for Economic Recovery656Metro Vancouver Embraces B.C. Budget that Tackles Pandemic-Related Challenges and Lays Foundation for Economic RecoveryGP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass77E759C7746E46D49341D39FAE36C73A"><p><span style="text-align:justify;">M</span><span style="text-align:justify;">e</span><span style="text-align:justify;">tro Vancouver embraces Tuesday's provincial budget, which bolsters financial supports for the people and businesses that have suffered the most during the COVID-19 pandemic, and looks to create opportunities to support a strong recovery for all British Columbians.</span><br></p></div>2021-04-21T07:00:00Zstring;#2021

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