B.C. Budget Update with Finance Minister Carole James
Hon. Carole James
Moderator:
Bill Good
Broadcast veteran currently heard daily with a commentary on NEWS 1130
Earlier this month British Columbia's new government released an update to the 2017 provincial budget.
Join us on September 22 for a post-budget recap by the Honourable Carole James, B.C.'s Minister of Finance.
In her inaugural address to the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, Minister James will share key highlights from the Budget Update, and how the NDP government's vision of focusing on making life more affordable for people, supporting services, and investing in a sustainable economy can lead B.C. to a brighter future.
Minister James will also discuss how government investments in people translate into a strong future for families, communities, businesses, and industries, followed by a Q&A moderated by broadcast veteran Bill Good.
About the speaker:
Carole James was first elected MLA for Victoria-Beacon Hill in 2005 and served as Official Opposition leader from 2003-2010. Carole is honoured to serve the people of the community she grew up in, raised her children in, and continues to live in. She is the Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier.
A community leader for over 25 years, a foster parent for over 20 years, Carole served as president of the B.C. School Trustees Association for an unprecedented five terms, commencing in 1995.
She was elected to the Greater Victoria School Board from 1990 to 2001. She has also served at the national level as the vice-president of the Canadian School Boards Association. Her experience and dedication to communities is reflected in a number of appointments to provincial initiatives, including the Independent B.C. Budget Review Panel, the Public Education Restructuring Consultation, and the Ministry of Children and Families Secure Care Committee.
In addition she served a two-year term as the director of Child Care Policy for the Government of British Columbia.
In 2001, Carole moved to Prince George to serve as director of Child and Family Services for Carrier Sekani Family Services. As part of her management responsibilities, she coordinated the planning for regionalization of child and family services from the Ministry of Children and Families to an Aboriginal Authority.
Community Sponsor:
Preferred Media Partner:
Event Partner:
Presented in partnership with:
Do you want to gain direct access to the senior-level audience at this event? As a sponsor, you will benefit from enhanced visibility, which can lead to new business and increased brand recognition. We offer a wide range of opportunities. To discuss how we can help boost your business, call Lisa at 604-640-5484 or email sponsorship@boardoftrade.com.