October 2, 2026 - Climate & Competitiveness Forum at the Surrey & White Rock Environment & Business Awards

British Columbia faces a defining challenge: how to sustain economic growth, meet rising energy and infrastructure needs, and remain competitive while responding responsibly to a changing climate.

Environmental responsibility is no longer optional. It is essential to the future of our communities, economy, and society. At the same time, businesses and governments must contend with economic uncertainty, evolving trade relationships, growing demand for energy, infrastructure constraints, and the need to create jobs, attract investment, and improve productivity.

This forum will explore how British Columbia can manage these sometimes competing pressures and find practical pathways that support both economic progress and environmental stewardship. Discussions will focus on strategic investments in infrastructure, energy, trade, innovation, climate adaptation, and resilience.

Bringing together leaders from government and industry, the forum will examine how collaboration can unlock responsible investment, strengthen supply chains, support business competitiveness, and position Surrey, White Rock, and British Columbia for long-term prosperity in a changing world.