B.C. Leaders Call for Government Action at GET IT DONE B.C. 2026

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Leaders Call for Government Action at GET IT DONE B.C. 2026Author of the article:Sold-out Vancouver forum convenes leaders from government, municipalities, Indigenous communities and industry to focus on investment, infrastructure, resources and energyTHIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountVANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leaders from across British Columbia gathered in Vancouver Monday with a clear focus: does British Columbia have the capacity, infrastructure and policy environment needed to turn economic opportunity into projects that move forward?The second annual GET IT DONE B.C., hosted by Resource Works at The Vancouver Club on the eve of the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention, brought together members of Parliament and the legislature, more than 70 municipal leaders, Indigenous leaders, elected officials and senior representatives from British Columbia’s resource and business sectors for a day of lively discussion about the province’s economic future.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againThe 2026 program featured the Hon. Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions and Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs, as keynote speaker, alongside leaders representing different political perspectives and regions of the province.“We cannot afford to delay any longer. Not if we’re going to build the economy we need. Not if we’re going to become more resilient in terms of electricity. Not if we’re going to become closer knit and stronger as a society,” said the Hon. Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions and Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs.“What we heard throughout the day was a need for practical solutions and immediate action. Communities want investment and industry needs certainty. The challenge now is turning opportunity into action,” said Stewart Muir, President and CEO of Resource Works Society.Throughout the day, discussions examined the increasingly connected pressures facing British Columbia’s economy, including growing electricity demand tied to industrial development and investment.Natural resource projects depend on infrastructure and access to markets. Companies are looking for greater regulatory certainty and competitiveness. Communities need investment to support jobs, services and local infrastructure. At the same time, Indigenous ownership and partnerships are increasingly shaping how major projects are developed across the province.During Resource Projects and the Path to Partnership, Á’a:líya Warbus, MLA for Chilliwack-Cultus Lake, joined lawyer Malcolm Macpherson in a discussion moderated by Resource Works Managing Director Margareta Dovgal.“We’re trying to find prosperity that can be available to both sides. Everybody wants to live a good life. Everybody wants to be able to afford a good life,” Warbus said.During From City Hall to Parliament Hill: Policy Alignment for Resource B.C., Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West joined B.C. Green Party Leader Emily Lowan and Ellis Ross, MP for Skeena-Bulkley Valley, in a discussion moderated by Global BC’s Jason Pires.This advertisement has not loaded yet.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.“What I saw when I talked to men and women who worked in sawmills, mines and manufacturing facilities was a sense of pride and a sense of dignity that they could produce a good quality of life for their kids,” West said.“We support natural resources, we support natural gas, we support a strong economy, we support a strong Canada, and I think it’s incumbent upon elected officials to really map out … and be definitive where they stand,” said Ken Sim, mayor of Vancouver.The message from this year’s gathering was clear — B.C. has significant economic opportunity, but realizing it will require governments, communities, Indigenous partners and industry to work together to turn plans into projects and opportunity into lasting prosperity.High-resolution photos from GET IT DONE B.C. 2026 are available here.Resource Works is committed to asking the questions that need to be asked and ensuring the conversations we facilitate include the voices that need to be heard. To unite Canadians with a common purpose, we amplify voices from across the country and advocate for including Indigenous perspectives.Resource Works is a leading voice in Canada’s natural resource industry, drawing on decades of experience to engage the public, industry, and government in seizing key opportunities and working together for a stronger future.Media ContactGarth Jackson, Media Relations, Resource Works SocietyGarth@resourceworks.com | 1.778.323.4811Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.