Welcome and introduction: Dave Taylor, Douglas College Director of Communications

Responsive Curriculum Presentation: Brian Chapell, Dean of Science and Technology (4:14)

Presentation: Nathalie Vigoroux-Callibot, Earth and Environmental Sciences Instructor (12:35)

Climate Action at Douglas College Presentation: Chris Gardner, Director of Facilities & Ancillary Services (21:05)

Q&A (34:56)

Welcome: Dr. Thor Borgford, Vice President, Academic and Provost (Douglas College).

Moderator: Dr. Kevin Ginnell, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (Douglas College). (2:55)

Panelists:

Dr. Anthony Perl, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (SFU). Does research on policy decisions, including transportation, cities, and the environment. He received his undergraduate Honors Degree in Government from Harvard University, followed by an MA and PhD in Political Science from the University of Toronto. He’s written numerous articles and books on transportation and policy issues and has advised governments in Australian, Belgium, Canada, France, and the United States on transportation and environmental research and policy development. (4:43)

Daniel Firth, Executive Director, Metro Vancouver Mobility Pricing Independent Commission. He came to Vancouver from Stockholm after having worked in London and has many years’ experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating road user charging and performance parking systems and aligning and integrating mobility pricing with other urban policies and goals. (21:16)

Q&A with panelists (39:33)

Moderator: Dr. Elliot Rossiter, Humanities and Social Sciences (Douglas College). A professor at Douglas College, in the Philosophy Department.

Panelists:

Dr. Yushu Zhu, Art and Social Sciences (SFU). Dr. Zhu is an assistant professor of Urban Studies and Public Policy at SFU. Prior to SFU, she worked at the Asian Pacific Foundation of Canada as a Research Manager leading survey research projects on Canada-Asian engagement. Her current research focuses on housing and community issues, including the spatial and temporal patterns of housing stratification, sense of home, and social relations that constitute urban neighbourhoods. She pays special attention to communities of immigrants, low income populations, and ethnic minorities. (3:01)

Eyob Naizghi, former Executive Director (MOSAIC). For over 17 years until 2018 Eyob lead MOSAIC, an immigrant and refugee services organization with offices across the Lower Mainland. Prior to joining MOSAIC in 1992, he worked with international development organizations in Africa for a decade in different capacities, including as a freelance consultant. Presently he volunteers with Vantage Point as knowledge philanthropist in the area of non-profit governance and leadership development and mentors emerging and aspiring leaders. He acquired his MA in Urban Geography from UBC and he and his family have been residents of New Westminster for over 27 years. (22:09)

Q&A with panelists (57:16)

Welcome: Sarah Dench, Associate Vice President, Academic and Student Affairs (Douglas College)

Dave Seaweed, Territorial Acknowledgement. (3:28)

Moderator: Dr. Frank Cunningham, Emeritus Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences (University of Toronto); Associate Professor, Humanities and Social Sciences (SFU). (4:52)

Panelists:

Dr. Gail Edwards, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (Douglas College). Dr. Edwards teaches in the History department at Douglas College and is a member of Douglas College’s Indigenous Studies Working Group. Her current research draws on the intersecting histories of children’s book publishing and public library services to explore the ways that Canadian children’s print culture in the post-war period reflected complex and conflicted ideas about the relationships between Indigenous peoples, nature, modernity, and national identity. (8:30)

Rob McCullough, Manager, City of New Westminster’s Museums and Heritage Services. Rob’s interests lie in understanding the role that museums can play in promoting community development and helping to facilitate sustainable community renewal. His work focuses on generating awareness, pride, respect, and understanding amongst people around the shared histories and current issues in the places they live. Currently, Rob is working on reconciliation efforts for the city of New Westminster with a specific effort being placed on meaningful response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s call to action. (25:22)

Dave Seaweed, Aboriginal Student Services Coordinator (Douglas College). A member of the Douglas College Board and the recipient of the President’s Distinguished Service Award. (34:31)

Q & A with panelists (43:50)

Welcome and Moderator: Rini Sumartojo (Geography), Humanities and Social Sciences (Douglas College).

Panelists:

Mark Allison, Manager, Strategic Initiatives and Sustainability, City of New Westminster. Mark is a community and regional planner, systems engineer, and scientist. Previously, he has held positions overseeing the Whistler Center for Sustainability’s Advisory Services, as well as acting as the senior policy planner for the City of Surrey. Mark has long been an advocate of sustainable development, smart growth, and transit-oriented development. In addition to his most recent positions has worked as a transportation planner, a regional growth strategy coordinator, and a sustainability planning consultant. (3:13)

Dr. Eugene McCann, Humanities and Social Sciences (SFU). A professor of Geography at Simon Fraser University, he researches urban policy making, policy mobilities, planning, public space, and urban politics. He has a long-standing interest in the policies of city marketing. Eugene is the co-author of a book entitled Urban Geography: A Critical Introduction as well as the co-editor of two books: one entitled Mobile Urbanisms: Cities and Policy Making in the Global Age and the other entitled Cities and Social Change. He’s published in a wide range of journals and is the managing editor of the journal Environment and Planning C: Politics and Space. (21:17)

Q&A with panelists (45:26)

Moderator: Michael McPhee, Humanities and Social Science (Douglas College). A Geography teacher at Douglas College, he teaches courses related to environmental issues and urban sustainability. He’s a former partner and principal of Quadra Planning Consultants Ltd, a land use and environmental planning consultant firm. He also previously held positions with the Fraser River Estuary Management Program, Environment Canada, and the West Water Research Centre at UBC.

Panelists:

Dr. Meg Holden, Arts and Social Sciences (SFU). Dr. Holden is a professor of Urban Studies and Geography at SFU and the program director for Urban Studies. She is the 2018-2019 winner of SFU’s President’s Award for Leadership in Sustainability. Her research examines urban policy, planning, and social aspects of sustainable development, intentions, and transitions in cities and communities. Her 2017 book is Pragmatic Suggestions for Sustainable Cities: Acting in the Commonplace. She also works in an advisory capacity with cities. (4:12)

Patrick Johnstone, City Councillor (City of New Westminster). Patrick was recently re-elected to his second term on City Council. For many years he has been a volunteer, blogger, and a leader of conversations in New West. As a professional geoscientist, he works in environmental protection and on contaminated sites. As a vocal advocate for more sustainable transportation systems and more sustainable communities, he’s passionate about public engagement. Through his website and social media, he aims to make local government more accessible to the public. (18:14)

Q&A with panelists (35:37)

Welcome: Sarah Paynter (Faculty, Department of Geography and Environment (Douglas College).

Moderator: Andréanne Doyon. Dr. Andréanne Doyon is an Assistant Professor at the School of Resource and Environmental Management at Simon Fraser University. She holds a Ph.D. in Planning (2016) from the University of Melbourne in Australia; her dissertation investigated how planning for urban resilience is informed by niche interventions. After completing her Ph.D., she contributed to research on governance processes supporting the transition of Melbourne’s west to a low-carbon economy, as well as research on the role and effectiveness of building and planning regulatory systems in delivering sustainable cities. Her current research focuses on urban governance and planning for low carbon and climate just cities, sustainable housing, and questions of justice in sustainability transitions. She is particularly interested in understanding processes of change related to sustainability outcomes.

Panelists

Meg Holden. Dr. Meg Holden is a professor and director of Urban Studies and a professor in the Department of Geography at SFU. She researches and teaches in the domains of urban and regional planning and policy, sustainable development and well-being, and pragmatic philosophy. An environmental pragmatist by personal conviction, Meg seeks paths toward new directions for cities where more and more of us can experience sustainability and justice. Her engaged research program examines the work and the missteps of creating more sustainable and resilient cities. Her books include Pragmatic Justifications for the Sustainable City: Acting in the common place and (in French) Rethinking the city of the 21st Century: 20 years of eco-neighbourhoods around the world. (2:04)

Jonathan X. Coté. Mayor, City of New Westminster and Chair, TransLink Mayors’ Council. First elected in 2005, Jonathan X. Coté served three terms on New Westminster City Council before being elected as Mayor in 2014. In 2018, he was elected for a second term as Mayor. Jonathan resides in the city with his wife Alix and their three daughters Renee, Leah and Violet. As the Mayor of New Westminster, Jonathan has earned a reputation as a strong leader around issues such as transportation, affordable housing and urban planning. Jonathan is a chair of the TransLink Mayors’ Council and a member of the TransLink Board. He represents New Westminster on several Metro Vancouver committees, and currently serves as chair of the Regional Planning Committee. Locally, Jonathan leads a number of task forces which tackle some of the most challenging issues facing our community. Prior to being elected, Jonathan completed his Master’s Degree in Urban Studies/Planning at Simon Fraser University and worked as a litigation adjuster in the insurance industry. (14:07)

Q&A with panelists (39:16)