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SUMMARY:Advocacy in Action: Business Update with MP Pamela Goldsmith-Jones (aka: “the Pam Jam 2.0”)
DESCRIPTION:She's back to chat with Whistler Chamber Members! Sit down with Pamela Goldsmith-Jones for an interactive discussion on today's hot business topics.\n\nThe discussion will open with a 10-minute update on recent events in business development\, international trade\, balancing the economy and environment\, and ocean health\, before opening the floor to Q&A on the proposed federal tax changes.\n\n \n\nThe tax changes the federal government has proposed are the most significant tax changes in 45 years. The proposed changes could have a big impact on owner-managed businesses across Canada and retirement plans of many Canadian business owners.\n\nmore info here   \n\n \n\nOn Tuesday\, October 4\, Pamela Goldsmith Jones had this to say about the proposed tax changes:\n\n"I have received over 1200 emails opposed to some or all of the changes\, and I have spoken to hundreds of you personally.  I am actively presenting your views to Minister Morneau\, his staff team and my caucus colleagues.  Thank you for your candid and insightful views. I believe it is in the public interest to allow the Minister to consider this vital input and provide a formal response as soon as possible."\n\n \n\nWe are looking forward to discussing hot issues for business over fresh locally crafted food & beer at Hunter Gather.\n\nHunter Gather will offer their full menu of food and drinks available for purchase.\n\n \n\n \n\nPamela Goldsmith-Jones\n\nMP\, West Vancouver Sunshine Coast Sea to Sky Country\n\nParliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade\n\nMeet Pamela Goldsmith-Jones \n\n\n\nPamela Goldsmith-Jones is a longtime resident and former mayor of West Vancouver. She was elected as Member of Parliament for West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country in 2015.\n\n\n\nIn 2011\, Pamela retired from municipal politics to start her own consulting business and pursue an executive MBA from Simon Fraser University in Aboriginal Business and Leadership. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts and a master's degree in Political Science from the University of British Columbia.\n\n\n\nIn Ottawa\, Pamela works as both our MP and as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade. She has also served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Her new role as International Trade Parliamentary Secretary has taken her to Vietnam\, Singapore\, Brunei and China to promote diversifying markets for Canadian goods and services. She is also very engaged in promoting the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement and in deepening Canada's ties to the Asia-Pacific region. In Ottawa and around the world\, Pamela plays a leading role on the importance of women in business\, politics and civil society.\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted by\n\n\n\n*Food and Drinks will be available for purchase
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family: arial\;"><strong><em>She&rsquo\;s back to chat with Whistler Chamber Members! Sit down with <span style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%\;">Pamela Goldsmith-Jones for an interactive discussion on today&rsquo\;s hot business topics</span></em></strong><span style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%\;">.<br />\nThe discussion will open with a </span>10-minute update on recent events in business development\, international trade\, balancing the economy and environment\, and ocean health\, before opening the floor to Q&amp\;A on the proposed federal tax changes.<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\nThe tax changes the federal government has proposed are the most significant tax changes in 45 years. The proposed changes could have a big impact on owner-managed businesses across Canada and retirement plans of many Canadian business owners.<br />\n<span style="font-size:16px\;"><a href="http://www.whistlerchamber.com/proposed-federal-tax-changes/" target="_blank">more info here &gt\;&gt\;</a></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\nOn Tuesday\, October 4\, Pamela Goldsmith Jones had this to say about the proposed tax changes:<br />\n<em>&ldquo\;I have received over 1200 emails opposed to some or all of the changes\, and I have spoken to hundreds of you personally. &nbsp\;I am actively presenting your views to Minister Morneau\, his staff team and my caucus colleagues.&nbsp\; Thank you for your candid and insightful views. I believe it is in the public interest to allow the Minister to consider this vital input and provide a formal response as soon as possible.&rdquo\;</em><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\nWe are looking forward to discussing hot issues for business over fresh locally crafted food &amp\; beer&nbsp\;at Hunter Gather.<br />\nHunter Gather will offer their full menu of food and drinks available for purchase.<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<strong><span style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%\;"><img alt="" height="225" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/2416/Image/Speaker_Headshots/PamGoldsmithJones_Webcrop.jpg" style="width: 150px\; height: 225px\; margin: 5px\; float: left\;" width="150" />Pamela Goldsmith-Jones</span></strong><br />\n<span style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%\;">MP\, West Vancouver&mdash\;Sunshine Coast&mdash\;Sea to Sky Country</span><br />\nParliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade<br />\n<a href="http://pgoldsmithjones.liberal.ca/biography/" target="_blank">Meet <span style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%\;">Pamela Goldsmith-Jones </span></a><br />\n<br />\nPamela Goldsmith-Jones is a longtime resident and former mayor of West Vancouver. She was elected as Member of Parliament for West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country in 2015.<br />\n<br />\nIn 2011\, Pamela retired from municipal politics to start her own consulting business and pursue an executive MBA from Simon Fraser University in Aboriginal Business and Leadership. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts and a master&rsquo\;s degree in Political Science from the University of British Columbia.<br />\n<br />\nIn Ottawa\, Pamela works as both our MP and as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade. She has also served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Her new role as International Trade Parliamentary Secretary has taken her to Vietnam\, Singapore\, Brunei and China to promote diversifying markets for Canadian goods and services. She is also very engaged in promoting the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement and in deepening Canada&rsquo\;s ties to the Asia-Pacific region. In Ottawa and around the world\, Pamela plays a leading role on the importance of women in business\, politics and civil society.<br />\n<br />\n<br />\nHosted by<br />\n<a href="https://www.huntergatherwhistler.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="89" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/2416/Image/HunterandGather21.jpg" style="width: 200px\; height: 89px\;" width="200" /></a><br />\n*Food and Drinks will be available for purchase</span></span></p>\n
LOCATION:Hunter Gather 101 - 4368 Main Street\, Whistler\, BC V0N1B4
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URL:https://business.whistlerchamber.com/events/details/advocacy-in-action-business-update-with-mp-pamela-goldsmith-jones-aka-the-pam-jam-2-0-481
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