Charting BC's Economic Future

2013, Summit Charting BC's Economic Future

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.

2013, Summit Charting BC's Economic Future, Economy

As part of the 100 Community Conversations, this summer, SFU Public Square and regional community partners convened dialogues across British Columbia to capture a diversity of voices.

2013, Summit Charting BC's Economic Future, Economy, Democracy

Designed by young people, this forum launched the 2013 Community Summit and treated youth as major stakeholders in a dialogue about our economic future.

2013, Summit Charting BC's Economic Future, Cities, Community Building, Economy

We had an engaging and interactive evening with economist, award-winning author Michael H. Shuman discussing local economies.

2013, Summit Charting BC's Economic Future, 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.

2013, Summit Charting BC's Economic Future, Cities, Economy, Series City Conversations

This special edition of City Conversations looked at how immigrants with advanced training have difficulty working at their skill level in their new country.

2013, Summit Charting BC's Economic Future, Economy, Democracy, Equity + Justice, Future of Work

SFU Public Square, in partnership with Vancity, presented An Evening with Robert Reich.

2013, Summit Charting BC's Economic Future, Economy, Arts + Culture

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.

2013-10-21

Linda Watt, Writer, Film and Television, Environmental Sector; Volunteer, SFU Public Square

2013-10-09

Jackie Pichette, Research and Communications Officer, SFU Public Square

2013-09-27

Dan Ward, Research Assistant, SFU Public Square; Political Science degree, Concordia University

2013-09-19

Jackie Pichette, Research and Communications Officer, SFU Public Square

2013-08-29

Marissa Lawrence and Mark Friesen, Provincial Outreach Coordinator and Outreach Coordinator, SFU Public Square

2013-07-25

Sarah Van Borek, Director, We Are BC