Jack Zaleski

David J. Mitchell became President and CEO of the Public Policy Forum in January of 2009. The Forum is an independent non-governmental organization, dedicated to improving the quality of government in Canada through multisectorial dialogue and research on governance and public service. Previously, Mr. Mitchell served as Vice-president at three Canadian universities: Queen’s, the University … Read more

Michael Geller B.Arch, MAIBC, FCIP Michael Geller is an architect, planner, real estate consultant and property developer with four decade’s experience in the public, private, and institutional sectors. His company, The Geller Group is active in real estate consulting and property development.  Current activities include a variety of land use planning studies and a small … Read more

China and Japan, through Thick and Thin China and Japan have over two millennia of interaction, with varying periods of equanimity, isolation and conflict. While intellectual linkages have been significant, they have rarely overcome the competition that arises from differences in culture and national interests. All of this historical baggage is on display in today’s … Read more

Kinder Morgan is the largest midstream and the third largest energy company (based on combined enterprise value) in North America. We own an interest in or operate approximately 75,000 miles of pipelines and 180 terminals. Kinder Morgan has a large footprint of diversified and strategically located assets, and we are the market leader in our … Read more

Faye is one of Canada’s philanthropic leaders. She brings to the Foundation a strong conviction that philanthropy can and should play a powerful role in shaping society. Since her arrival in 2005, she has led Canada’s largest community foundation through a num-ber of important changes designed to increase its impact in BC communi-ties. Prior to … Read more

Please see below for Jim Allworth’s slides and notes from his talk. You can view them below or can also download them here for printing.

The regular meeting location is the MacMillan Space Centre, 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver, BC on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 9:30 AM. Missed a meeting? Curious about a speaker? Read the latest newsletter for descriptions of speakers and past meetings here. View Map of Meeting Location  

The regular meeting location is the MacMillan Space Centre, 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver, BC on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 9:30 AM. Missed a meeting? Curious about a speaker? Read the latest newsletter for descriptions of speakers and past meetings here. View Map of Meeting Location

The regular meeting location is the MacMillan Space Centre, 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver, BC on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 9:30 AM. Missed a meeting? Curious about a speaker? Read the latest newsletter for descriptions of speakers and past meetings here. View Map of Meeting Location  

December 13 – James McCormack, UBC Pharmacologist, on Myths in Medicine. Details TBA The regular meeting location is the MacMillan Space Centre, 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver, BC on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 9:30 AM. Missed a meeting? Curious about a speaker? Read the latest newsletter for descriptions of speakers and past meetings … Read more

Next Meeting: Tuesday November 8th 2011 Time: 9:30 am Location: H.R. MacMillian Planetarium and Space Centre, Lower Level Speaker: Susan Yurkovick Topic: “Site C Clean Energy Project: Meeting BC’s future demand for electricity” Susan Yurkovich is Executive Vice President responsible for the Site C Clean Energy Project. She joined the company in June 2006 as … Read more

Oct 11, Captain Stephen Brown – President, Chamber of Shipping of BC, on Tanker Traffic Risk Management The regular meeting location is the MacMillan Space Centre, 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver, BC on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 9:30 AM.

Sept 13, Dennis Skulsky – BC Lions on 2011 Grey Cup – Stadium The regular meeting location is the MacMillan Space Centre, 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver, BC on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 9:30 AM.

Aug 9, Tom Ruth – Triumf, UBC, SFU on Isotopes. Details TBA. The regular meeting location is the MacMillan Space Centre, 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver, BC on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 9:30 AM.

July 13, Patrick Moore, Author and Founder of Greenpeace on “Greens off course?”

Next Meeting: May 10th, 2011 Time: 9:30 am Location: H.R. MacMillian Planetarium and Space Centre, Lower Level Speaker: Geoff Plant Q.C. Topic: ?Aboriginal Relations: real progress; real opportunities, real challenges.

Next Meeting: April 12th, 2011 Time: 9:30 am Location: H.R. MacMillian Planetarium and Space Centre Topic: Extremists: Jewish, Christian, Muslim-will they run our lives? Don Grayston, born and educated in Vancouver, retired in 2004 from 15 years teaching Religious Studies at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, BC. During the last three of these years he … Read more

Next Meeting: March 8th, 2011 Time: 9:30 am Location: H.R. MacMillian Planetarium and Space Centre, Lower Level Speakers Merran Smith and Art Sterritt Topic: The Great Bear Rain Forest”.

Next Meeting: February 8th, 2011 Time: 9:30 am Location: H.R. MacMillian Planetarium and Space Centre, Lower Level Speaker: Dr James Hogg, Medical Researcher Topic: Air Quality and Health DR. JAMES HOGG Born in Winnipeg, Dr. James Hogg’s brilliant career and uniquely blended background in pathology, pulmonary physiology and molecular biology has leveraged over 40 years … Read more

Next Meeting: December 14th, 2010 H.R. MacMillian Planetarium and Space Centre, Lower Level Speaker: Dianne Watts Topic:  Surrey – Growth through major economic investment strategies and community initiatives Read the minutes from this meeting here Dianne Watts was first elected as Mayor of Surrey in 2005 after serving nine years on City Council. She was … Read more

Next Meeting: November 9th, 2010 Time: 9:30 am Location: H.R. MacMillian Planetarium and Space Centre, Lower Level Speaker: Dr. John S. MacDonald Topic: Energy in the 21st Century Dr. MacDonald is Chairman and CEO of Day4 Energy Inc., a solar energy company of which he is co-founder. The firm is dedicated to exploiting a new … Read more

Next Meeting: October 12th, 2010 Time: 9:30 am Location: H.R. MacMillian Planetarium and Space Centre, Lower Level Speaker: Bob Lenarduzzi Topic: The Outlook for the Vancouver Whitecaps Bob Lenarduzzi has been involved with the Whitecaps Football Club for over three decades, excelling as a player, coach, general manager, director of soccer operations, and now president. … Read more

Next Meeting: August 10th, 2010 Time: 9:30 am Location: H.R. MacMillian Planetarium and Space Centre, Lower Level Speaker: Dr. Brian Riddell Topic: “Conservation of Pacific Salmon. Who is responsible?” After almost thirty years of service to the public service of Canada, Dr. Riddell recently accepted the position of CEO and President of the Pacific Salmon … Read more

Jane Bird is the former Chief Executive Officer of Canada Line Rapid Transit Inc. In her capacity as CEO, Ms. Bird was the senior executive responsible for the management and implementation of the Canada Line, a $2 billion, 19 km rapid transit line, connecting downtown Vancouver with Richmond and the Vancouver International Airport. The Project … Read more

In 1975, Mr. Emerson joined the Government of British Columbia, becoming the Province’s Deputy Minister of Finance in 1984. In 1986, he left government to become President and CEO of the Western and Pacific Bank of Canada, then, following a merger, Chairman and CEO of Canadian Western Bank. Four years later, he returned to the … Read more

Meeting: February 9th, 2010 Time: 9:30 am Location: H.R. MacMillian Planetarium and Space Centre, Lower Level Speaker: Dr. S. Larry Goldenberg Topic: “Are you on the right path? The need for a men’s health initiative” Dr Larry Goldenberg received his medical degree in 1978 from the University of To-ronto, and became a fellow of the … Read more

Next Meeting: December 8th, 2009 Time: 9:30 am Location: Vancouver Academy of Music – opposite the Planetarium & Space Centre Speaker: Preston Manning Topic: Improving the Performance of Canada’s Politicians. Mr. Manning served as a Member of the Canadian Parliament from 1993 to 2001. He founded two new political parties – the Reform Party of … Read more

PRESIDENTS’ LUNCHEON TUESDAY, JANUARY 12th, 2010 PLEASE NOTE: Registration for the luncheon is now closed, as the luncheon is full to capacity. The Presidents‘ Luncheon is always held in January as part of our regular meeting. In recent years, we have had difficulty with the overcrowding at this event. Therefore, no guests will be allowed. … Read more

IMPORTANT: TIME CHANGES FOR PROBUS MEETING ON NOVEMBER 10TH In order to accomodate our speaker Darren Entwistle’s busy schedule start time for his presentation has been moved to 9:30AM ! COFFEE will be available commencing at 8:30. The business portion of the meeting will be held after the presentation.