B.C. Leaders Call for Action at GET IT DONE B.C. 2026

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 15, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Leaders from across British Columbia convened in Vancouver on Monday for the second annual GET IT DONE B.C. 2026 event, aimed at addressing the province's economic challenges and opportunities. Hosted by Resource Works at The Vancouver Club, the gathering brought together key stakeholders including members of Parliament, municipal leaders, Indigenous representatives, and business sector executives to discuss the infrastructure, policy, and regulatory environment needed to drive economic growth.

The event featured keynote remarks by Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions and Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs. Dix emphasized the urgency of taking action to build a resilient economy and ensure the province can meet the demands of growing electricity needs and industrial development. "We cannot afford to delay any longer. Not if we're going to build the economy we need. Not if we're going to become more resilient in terms of electricity. Not if we're going to become closer knit and stronger as a society," Dix stated.

Stewart Muir, President and CEO of Resource Works Society, highlighted the need for practical solutions and immediate action. "Communities want investment and industry needs certainty. The challenge now is turning opportunity into action," Muir said. Discussions throughout the day focused on the interconnected pressures facing the province's economy, including the growing demand for electricity tied to industrial development and investment.

Natural resource projects depend on robust infrastructure and access to markets. Companies are seeking greater regulatory certainty and competitiveness. Communities require investment to support jobs, services, and local infrastructure. Indigenous ownership and partnerships are increasingly shaping the development of major projects across the province. Á'a:líya Warbus, MLA for Chilliwack-Cultus Lake, and lawyer Malcolm Macpherson discussed the importance of finding prosperity that benefits all sides. "We're trying to find prosperity that can be available to both sides. Everybody wants to live a good life. Everybody wants to be able to afford a good life," Warbus noted.

During another panel, Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West, B.C. Green Party Leader Emily Lowan, and Ellis Ross, MP for Skeena-Bulkley Valley, explored the alignment of policies to support the natural resource sector.

The message from the event was clear: British Columbia has significant economic opportunities, but realizing them will require collaboration among governments, communities, Indigenous partners, and industry. The challenge now is to turn plans into projects and opportunities into lasting prosperity.