Charting BC's Economic Future
2013 Community Summit
For our second ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Public Square Community Summit, we explored issues regarding BC's economic future. Faced with an increasingly competitive global economy, it is more important than ever that British Columbians find ways to work together on a common agenda for promoting the well-being of the province and its citizens. This Community Summit invited participation from residents across the province to discuss British Columbia’s economic future.
Summit Events
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Idea Jam
Youth helped us design a forum for to give young BCers a voice to drive social change and shape an agenda for provincial economic policy.
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100 Community Conversations – Provincial Tour
As part of the 100 Community Conversations, this summer, ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Public Square and regional community partners convened dialogues across British Columbia to capture a diversity of voices.
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Our Future, Our Voice Youth Forum
Designed by young people, this forum launched the 2013 Community Summit and treated youth as major stakeholders in a dialogue about our economic future.
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Connected Local Economies
We had an engaging and interactive evening with economist, award-winning author Michael H. Shuman discussing local economies.
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Taxation and the BC Economy
Conversations about taxes can be polarizing. The BC tax system is complex and has a profound impact on the daily lives and decisions of the people of this province. Some of BC's best economic minds shared their perspective on the benefits and challenges of the current tax system.
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City Conversations: Special Edition | Charting BC's Economic Future
This special edition of City Conversations looked at how immigrants with advanced training have difficulty working at their skill level in their new country.
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An Evening with Robert Reich
¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Public Square, in partnership with Vancity, presented An Evening with Robert Reich.
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Urban Conspiracy 2
CBC Debaters Charlie Demers and Richard Side took on the challenge to bring BC’s traditionally polarized political landscape together for a night of comedic conversation, diabolical dialogue and high-wire hijinks as they unpack wealth creation, social equity and protection of the environment.
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We are BC
We Are BC is a crowd-sourced, user-generated video portrait on our province’s economic life edited and directed by Sarah Van Borek. Throughout the summer of 2013, BC residents submitted 30-second, unedited clips which Sarah brought together to tell a collage of stories, documenting the realities of our provincial economy from the perspective of the very people who drive it. We Are BC premiered at the Orpheum theatre on October 3, 2013 to kick off a talk by political economist Robert Reich.
Sarah Van Borek speaks with Jill Krop on CJDCTV
Reports and Resources
In the News
— Jackie Pichette, CBC Radio-Canada Blog (April 24, 2013)
Blog Posts
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Oct 21, 2013
An Eye to the Future: A Look at BC Jobs Plan
Linda Watt, Writer, Film and Television, Environmental Sector; Volunteer, ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Public Square
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Oct 9, 2013
Participants at Our Future, Our Voice are eager for change
Jackie Pichette, Research and Communications Officer, ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Public Square
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Sep 27, 2013
Youth Employment Stressors
Dan Ward, Research Assistant, ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Public Square; Political Science degree, Concordia University
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Sep 19, 2013
Our Future, Our Voice: A message to my fellow youth
Jackie Pichette, Research and Communications Officer, ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Public Square
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Aug 29, 2013
100 Community Conversations Provincial Tour
Marissa Lawrence and Mark Friesen, Provincial Outreach Coordinator and Outreach Coordinator, ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Public Square
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Jul 25, 2013
We Are BC
Sarah Van Borek, Director, We Are BC