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Title	Gateway Cities - Global Challenges and Opportunities to Sustainable, Economic Growth

Day / Time	Wednesday, June 21st / 16:30 - 18:30

Room	MR08

Event Description	As the global economy becomes more of a reality, challenges of sustainable transportation and safe and secure movement of goods is becoming a global priority. For gateway cities this is particularly challenging as they respond not only to the economic opportunity but also to environmental, social and quality of life issues. The roundtable will engage gateway cities and others in an interactive discussion, through case studies and the presentation of long-term strategies for sustainable growth, of the unique challenges, opportunities and responsibilities of gateway cities. Included in the discussion, will be issues with respect to: Urban congestion; Energy/Climate Change/Air Quality; Planning for Cargo and Passenger Growth; Land Use and Transportation Planning; Public/Private Sector Leadership; Definition of the economic impact of the Gateway transportation industry on the region in terms of job generation, tax revenues and economic activity; and Policies and priorities of Governments.

Session Language	English French Chinese

Speakers (information as provided by host organization)	Gordon Houston, Vancouver Port Authority Larry Berg, Vancouver International Airport Authority Pat Jacobson, Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority Johnny Carline, Chief Administrative Officer, Greater Vancouver Regional District Jane Oâ€™Hagan, Vice President, Canadian Pacific Railway Moderator: Dan Muzyka, Dean, Faculty of Commerce, UBC

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Host Organization	Greater Vancouver Gateway Council

Host Organization Description	The Greater Vancouver Gateway Council comprises senior executives from the regionâ€™s seaports, airport, transportation authority, railways, trucking firms and other organizations engaged in shaping the Gatewayâ€™s future. The Gateway Council is actively engaged in strategic initiatives to ensure the long term sustainability of Greater Vancouver both as a gateway for trade and tourism and as one of the worldâ€™s most livable regions.

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