Board ＆ Information

Provincial Investments in Infrastructure, Housing Will Benefit Metro Vancouver Residents	http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/784/Provincial Investments in Infrastructure, Housing Will Benefit Metro Vancouver Residents	784	Provincial Investments in Infrastructure, Housing Will Benefit Metro Vancouver Residents	GP0\|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0\|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd\|Board ＆ Information;GTSet\|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889	<div class="ExternalClass4363017A5E79428BA2D096C64E39ACA3"><p>Metro Vancouver welcomes the BC Government's commitments in its <a href="https://www.bcbudget.gov.bc.ca/2023/default.htm">2023 budget</a> to tackling the housing crisis and to building the infrastructure that people rely on.<br></p></div>	2023-02-28T08:00:00Z	string;#2023
Applications Open for Metro Vancouver Youth and Education Advisory Panel	http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/780/Applications Open for Metro Vancouver Youth and Education Advisory Panel	780	Applications Open for Metro Vancouver Youth and Education Advisory Panel	GP0\|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0\|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd\|Board ＆ Information;GTSet\|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889	<div class="ExternalClassEA44849ADBD84274808EDC77DBBFD8C3"><p>Metro Vancouver invites young people and educators from across the region to participate in the newly formed Metro Vancouver Youth and Education Advisory Panel.<br><br></p></div>	2023-01-10T08:00:00Z	string;#2023
Metro Vancouver 2023 Standing Committees Announced	http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/779/Metro Vancouver 2023 Standing Committees Announced	779	Metro Vancouver 2023 Standing Committees Announced	GP0\|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0\|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd\|Board ＆ Information;GTSet\|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889	<div class="ExternalClass2357F1948CFD494BB5D23DB073B2C0E4"><p>Metro Vancouver Board Chair George Harvie has announced the Metro Vancouver standing committee and task force structure and appointments for 2023.<br><br></p></div>	2022-12-13T08:00:00Z	string;#2022
Metro Vancouver Board Elects 2023 Chair and Vice Chair	http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/778/Metro Vancouver Board Elects 2023 Chair and Vice Chair	778	Metro Vancouver Board Elects 2023 Chair and Vice Chair	GP0\|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0\|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd\|Board ＆ Information;GTSet\|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889	<div class="ExternalClass8A08D42F39DB4A999AF196972D7228B8"><p>Metro Vancouver's Board of Directors has elected George Harvie, mayor of the City of Delta, as its new chair for 2023, with John McEwen, mayor of the Village of Anmore, elected as vice chair. <br></p></div>	2022-11-25T08:00:00Z	string;#2022
Attracting Foreign Direct Investment to British Columbia Key to Post-Pandemic Prosperity: New Report from Invest Vancouver	http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/757/Attracting Foreign Direct Investment to British Columbia Key to Post-Pandemic Prosperity: New Report from Invest Vancouver	757	Attracting Foreign Direct Investment to British Columbia Key to Post-Pandemic Prosperity: New Report from Invest Vancouver	GP0\|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0\|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd\|Board ＆ Information;GTSet\|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889	<div class="ExternalClass2B5C5CB35B7F4BF99CA56293A01D03AA"><div><p>Attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) is vitally important to boost British Columbia’s economy post-pandemic, according to a new report released by <a href="http://subscription.metrovancouver.org/sites/Media/default.aspx?jg=b89b2501-3775-4d67-b1b2-bd28598e955b&eg=74e269fa-5f53-4e86-8bfb-f0b0a91555e9&lg=692b4741-5c75-47c4-b7e9-89c08687354f&ltp=c">Invest Vancouver</a> in conjunction with the UBC Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia.<br></p></div></div>	2022-10-06T07:00:00Z	string;#2022
Residents Invited to Learn About Important Regional Projects and Services at Metro Vancouver PNE Showcase	http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/745/Residents Invited to Learn About Important Regional Projects and Services at Metro Vancouver PNE Showcase	745	Residents Invited to Learn About Important Regional Projects and Services at Metro Vancouver PNE Showcase	GP0\|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0\|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd\|Board ＆ Information;GTSet\|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889	<div class="ExternalClass5F8683FEFDB147838F84CE1DA6AB818A"><p><span style="color:#323232;font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt;">Metro Vancouver returns to this year’s Fair at the PNE with a showcase that will leave visitors in awe of the scope and scale of regional infrastructure and services, while feeling more connected to how they can personally contribute to keeping our region one of the most livable in the world</span>. </p></div>	2022-08-18T07:00:00Z	string;#2022
Metro Vancouver Awards $300,000 in Regional Cultural Project Grants	http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/744/Metro Vancouver Awards $300,000 in Regional Cultural Project Grants	744	Metro Vancouver Awards $300,000 in Regional Cultural Project Grants	GP0\|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0\|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd\|Board ＆ Information;GTSet\|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889	<div class="ExternalClass3F88F2FF4F514C39A11CDFD26DD69E85"><p>Metro Vancouver has awarded $300,000 in regional cultural project grants to support the good work of 55 local arts and culture organizations.<br></p></div>	2022-08-17T07:00:00Z	string;#2022
Untapped Potential: New Invest Vancouver Report Reveals Opportunity in Water Tech for the Regional Economy	http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/742/Untapped Potential: New Invest Vancouver Report Reveals Opportunity in Water Tech for the Regional Economy	742	Untapped Potential: New Invest Vancouver Report Reveals Opportunity in Water Tech for the Regional Economy	GP0\|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0\|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd\|Board ＆ Information;GTSet\|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889	<div class="ExternalClass4C23332029514E2FBA512EF3D0034C9B"><p>A new Invest Vancouver <a href="https://investvancouver.ca/industries/green-economy/water-tech/"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">report</span></a> reveals that water tech, a hidden gem of the clean tech sector, provides an untapped economic opportunity for the Metro Vancouver region, serving a multi-billion dollar global market. </p></div>	2022-08-02T07:00:00Z	string;#2022
Jacquie Griffiths To Become Invest Vancouver President	http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/726/Jacquie Griffiths To Become Invest Vancouver President	726	Jacquie Griffiths To Become Invest Vancouver President	GP0\|#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>	2022-06-14T07:00:00Z	string;#2022
June is Clean Transportation Month in Metro Vancouver	http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/724/June is Clean Transportation Month in Metro Vancouver	724	June is Clean Transportation Month in Metro Vancouver	GP0\|#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>	2022-06-01T07:00:00Z	string;#2022
Metro Vancouver Applauds Federal Budget’s Focus on Housing	http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/720/Metro Vancouver Applauds Federal Budget’s Focus on Housing	720	Metro Vancouver Applauds Federal Budget’s Focus on Housing	GP0\|#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>	2022-04-07T07:00:00Z	string;#2022
Submissions Now Being Accepted for $150K in Regional Culture Grants	http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/719/Submissions Now Being Accepted for $150K in Regional Culture Grants	719	Submissions Now Being Accepted for $150K in Regional Culture Grants	GP0\|#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>	2022-04-06T07:00:00Z	string;#2022
Metro Vancouver Welcomes B.C. Budget that Strengthens Resiliency and Invests in a Greener Future	http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/713/Metro Vancouver Welcomes B.C. Budget that Strengthens Resiliency and Invests in a Greener Future	713	Metro Vancouver Welcomes B.C. Budget that Strengthens Resiliency and Invests in a Greener Future	GP0\|#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>	2022-02-22T08:00:00Z	string;#2022
B.C. Economic Plan Will Support Inclusive, Clean Growth in Metro Vancouver and Beyond	http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/712/B.C. Economic Plan Will Support Inclusive, Clean Growth in Metro Vancouver and Beyond	712	B.C. Economic Plan Will Support Inclusive, Clean Growth in Metro Vancouver and Beyond	GP0\|#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>	2022-02-17T08:00:00Z	string;#2022
Invest Vancouver Hires Vice President, Data, Research and Policy	http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/710/Invest Vancouver Hires Vice President, Data, Research and Policy	710	Invest Vancouver Hires Vice President, Data, Research and Policy	GP0\|#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>	2022-01-10T08:00:00Z	string;#2022
Metro Vancouver’s Board Chair and Vice Chair Acclaimed for Fourth Term	http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/704/Metro Vancouver’s Board Chair and Vice Chair Acclaimed for Fourth Term	704	Metro Vancouver’s Board Chair and Vice Chair Acclaimed for Fourth Term	GP0\|#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>	2021-11-26T08:00:00Z	string;#2021
Metro Vancouver Applauds CleanBC Roadmap to 2030	http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/702/Metro Vancouver Applauds CleanBC Roadmap to 2030	702	Metro Vancouver Applauds CleanBC Roadmap to 2030	GP0\|#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>	2021-10-25T07:00:00Z	string;#2021
Metro Vancouver Recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation	http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/694/Metro Vancouver Recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation	694	Metro Vancouver Recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation	GP0\|#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>	2021-09-29T07:00:00Z	string;#2021
New Player in Metro Vancouver’s Economic Development Landscape to Propel Region into New Economy	http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/692/New Player in Metro Vancouver’s Economic Development Landscape to Propel Region into New Economy	692	New Player in Metro Vancouver’s Economic Development Landscape to Propel Region into New Economy	GP0\|#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>	2021-09-27T07:00:00Z	string;#2021
Climate, Infrastructure, Housing, Transit and Economic Prosperity Took Centre Stage at Metro Vancouver’s All-Party Forum	http://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 Forum	691	Climate, Infrastructure, Housing, Transit and Economic Prosperity Took Centre Stage at Metro Vancouver’s All-Party Forum	GP0\|#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>	2021-09-16T07:00:00Z	string;#2021