Foundation for Social Democracy Welcomes BC Premier John Horgan as 50th Anniversary Keynote Speaker

The Board of Directors of the Douglas Coldwell Layton Foundation for Social Democracy is pleased to announce that BC Premier John Horgan will be the Keynote Speaker at its upcoming 50th Anniversary Dinner on November 15, 2022 in Ottawa.

First elected in 2005, John Horgan became leader of the BC NDP in 2014 and in 2017 became Premier. The BC NDP under John Horgan’s leadership was re-elected with a majority government in 2020.

As Premier, John Horgan and the BC government have made life more affordable by providing lower-cost child care spaces and reducing fees, eliminating Medical Services Plan fees, freezing ferry fares, removing bridge tolls, and building more affordable places to live.

Premier Horgan will reflect on his time as Premier and will be making a very special announcement on behalf of the Foundation regarding its expansion plans for 2023 and beyond.

If you are planning to attend the 50th Anniversary Dinner please contact our Executive Director Josh Bizjak directly to ensure you are on our guest list and that we have your dietary requirements: [email protected]

Event Details

Title: 50th Anniversary Dinner: Dream no little dreams

Host: Lindsay Mathyssen, MP, London-Fanshawe

Keynote: BC Premier John Horgan

Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Venue: Rm 100. 144 Wellington Street West, Ottawa

VIP Reception: 5:30pm

Reception - 6pm

Dinner - 7pm

Dress Code: Business Attire

*A video of Premier Horgan’s keynote address will be made available on our website in the days following the event.

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