Speaker presentations from previous meetings have been moved. You may access the presentations by logging in to the member portal at https://epcv.member365.com and clicking on Workspaces > Speaker Presentations.
2016 – 2017 Guest Speakers
Iain Black, President and CEO, Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, speaking on Greater Vancouver’s Economy… and the 2017 BC Election on February 28, 2017
Iain Black has lead the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade since October 2011. Over these five years the iconic 130-year-old organization has experienced a modern renaissance, with dramatic Membership growth via a rediscovered relevancy for 21st century business, government & thought leaders. Iain came to the GVBOT directly from the ranks of government, where he was elected twice into the provincial legislature and served as minister in three different cabinet posts. His history before politics, however, is all private sector. His core strengths — communication, strategy development, and operational analysis and execution — were developed over 15 years in the technology and new economy sectors through increasingly complex and high-profile CEO assignments across both publicly traded and private companies. He is married with three teenagers, and a West Highland White Terrier.
Jason Boudreau, Principal and Founder, Vela Wealth Management Inc. speaking on “Insurance Update” on October 25, 2016 which includes the Annual General Meeting.
Malcolm Burrows, Head, Philanthropic Advisory Services, Scotia Wealth Management, speaking on “Updates from the Charitable Sector” on November 29, 2016. Read Malcolm Burrows’ bio.
Access his Estate Donations presentation by first logging into the member portal.
Christopher Gaze, Artistic Director, Bard on the Beach, speaking on “Where there is a Will, there is a way” on January 31, 2017. A Shakespearean perspective based on King Lear on the travails of estate planning.
Christopher is best known as the Founding Artistic Director of Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival.
His many honours include Canada’s Meritorious Service Medal, Honorary Doctorates from UBC & SFU, the Mayor’s Arts Award for Theatre and the Order of British Columbia. He hosts the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s ever popular Tea & Trumpets series and has hosted their annual traditional Christmas concerts for well over 20 years.
Christopher plays a leading role in British Columbia as an advocate for the arts in general, and his passionate dedication to Bard on the Beach has fuelled its growth into one of the largest professional theatre companies in Canada, drawing more than 1.5 million patrons since its inception in 1990.
Chris Ireland, Senior Vice-President, PPI Advisory Planning Services, speaking on “The 21 year rule complications; e.g. non-resident beneficiaries” on June 6, 2017.
Greta I. Reiten, Associate Counsel, Richards Buell Sutton LLP, speaking on “WESA and FLSA Intersection” on May 2, 2017
Wendy Sage-Hayward, Senior Consultant, The Family Business Consulting Group, speaking on “From Succession to Continuity – A New Perspective on Succession Planning” on March 28, 2017.
Rose Shawlee, Partner, Richards Buell Sutton LLP, speaking on “WESA and FLSA Intersection” on May 2, 2017
Ross Young, Owner, Secure Capital Management Ltd., speaking on “Insurance Update” on October 25, 2016 which includes the Annual General Meeting.