Join the Burnaby Board of Trade for an exclusive evening reception featuring an address from the Hon. Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation presented by Electronic Arts Canada.

Fresh from accompanying Premier Clark on her trade delegation across Asia, Minister Bell will speak about the province’s ongoing initiatives in promoting BC as Canada’s Pacific Gateway to the economies of the Asia Pacific. 

Hosted by the BBOT's Pacific Gateway Committee, enjoy light appetizers and a networking reception before hearing the very latest from Minister Pat Bell at this exciting event. Then, enjoy a chance to ask the Minister your pressing questions in an open Q&A session!

Date:  Tuesday, December 6th

Time:  Registration: 4:45pm
            Reception and Networking begins at 5:00pm

Venue: Hilton Vancouver Metrotown  - map -

Tickets: $30 members / $45 non-members

Register: Call 604-412-0100, email or register online.

This event is presented by:

The Honourable Pat Bell

Pat Bell was appointed Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation on March 14, 2011. He was re-elected for a third term as MLA for Prince George-Mackenzie in 2009.

Pat also chairs the Small Business Roundtable and the Cabinet Committee on Jobs and Economic Growth.

Prior to becoming an MLA, Pat served on the board of directors for Tourism Prince George. He has worked in the hospitality business his entire life, both at the corporate level and as a small business owner. He has also owned a trucking company and co-owned a logging company.

Pat has previously served as Minister of Forests, Mines and Lands, Minister of Forests and Range and Minister Responsible for the Integrated Land Management Bureau, Minister of Agriculture and Lands and as Minister of State for Mining.