Friday, June 7
Time | Event | Location | Food and beverages |
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Pre-convention seminar registration | Upstairs lobby Inn at the Quay |
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1:00 - 4:00 PM | Pre-convention seminar | Hyack South Room Inn at the Quay |
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4:30 - 8:30 PM | Convention registration | Upstairs lobby Inn at the Quay |
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7:00 - 11:00 PM |
Welcome reception (opening remarks and awards begin at 8:00 PM) |
Upstairs lobby Inn at the Quay |
Light appetizers |
Saturday, June 8
Time | Event | Location | Food and beverages |
7:30 AM - 6:30 PM | Convention registration / Info table | Lobby Anvil Centre |
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8:30 - 10:00 AM |
Plenary panel #1: Paths to Leadership
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Convention hall Anvil Centre |
Coffee & tea |
10:00 - 10:30 AM | Break | ||
10:30 - 11:45 AM | Courtyard café | Convention hall Anvil Centre |
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Community organizing and fundraising | Hyack Room Inn at the Quay |
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11:45 AM - 1:15 PM |
Lunch Courtyard café with special guest speaker (12:30-12:50) |
Convention hall Anvil Centre |
Lunch |
1:15 - 2:30 PM | Courtyard café | Convention hall Anvil Centre |
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How to become a BC Green candidate | Hyack Room Inn at the Quay |
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2:30 - 3:00 PM | Break | ||
3:00 - 4:30 PM | Plenary panel #2: Caucus update | Convention hall Anvil Centre |
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4:30 - 6:00 PM | Break | ||
6:00 - 10:30 PM |
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Convention hall Anvil Centre |
Dinner |
Sunday, June 9
Time | Event | Location | Food and beverages |
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Registration | Lobby Anvil Centre |
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9:00 AM - 12:20 PM |
Party AGM and year-in-review Voting ends at 9:10AM |
Convention hall Anvil Centre |
Coffee & tea |
12:20 - 12:30 PM | Closing | Convention hall Anvil Centre |
Details
Pre-convention seminar
Liz Lilly (BC Green Party Chief Economist) will lead us through the evolution of political and economic thought that both frames popular understanding of public policy, and underpins the philosophy and vision of the BC Green Party; and, asks the question “What does this mean for the next general election platform?"
Welcome reception
Take advantage of this opportunity to connect and socialize with your fellow BC Green supporters.
Our hosts, Jonina Campbell & Kinsale Philip, will kick-off our convention highlighting how “We Lead Together” to bring important change to BC. In addition, we will celebrate our Green Globe Awards and Roy Ball Bursary recipients.
Plenary panel #1: Paths to leadership
MLAs: Leadership for a Sustainable Future Join Adam & Sonia to hear about their leadership pathway, highlighting their journey from being active in their communities to becoming MLAs.
Youth Panel Three inspirational youth share what inspired them to lead change and how they motivate others to get involved.
Courtyard Cafe
Participate in our first-ever Courtyard Cafe. This is your opportunity in engage with a wide range of topics and discuss with your peers how you can lead change for a better future.
Community Organizing & Fundraising
Are you interested in starting a riding association or getting an existing one moving forward? If so, this session will give you some practical information and tools to help you achieve your goals.
How to become a BC Green candidate
Do you want to be a candidate in the next election? Join this session to learn how you can prepare yourself and your team for campaigning.
Plenary panel #2: Caucus update
Andrew, Adam & Sonia will share an update about their legislative work within the last year, focusing on their successes and their learnings. Bring your questions for the MLAs.
Gala
Let’s celebrate our success together and hear Andrew Weaver’s thoughts on intergenerational equity, which will inspire us to lead change in our communities for a sustainable future. Adam Olsen and Jonina Campbell will lead a pledge auction.
AGM and year-in-review
Conducting party business for our members as per our by-laws. Reports include:
- Party operations report
- ProRep campaign report
- Nanaimo by-election report
- Equity and diversity report