44th Annual Dinner of the Association of Former MLAs of British Columbia

Get ready for a fantastic evening celebrating our former members in person. This annual dinner is a great chance to catch up, share stories, and enjoy good company with former MLAs from across British Columbia. Don’t miss out on the fun, camaraderie, and memorable moments. Mark your calendar and be part of this special gathering!

Our Special Guest Speaker will be Bill Pristanski.

Mr. Pristanski left the government of Canada in 1991 to form a government relations consulting firm. Over the past three decades, he has become one of Canada’s most experienced and respected public affairs strategists. He works as the trusted government relations advisor to the C-suite of several corporations. He advises North American companies on building positive relationships with governments in Canada, both at the federal and provincial levels.

Over the period of 1983 to 1991, he held several senior positions in the Government of Canada. The first four years he served as executive assistant to Prime Minister Mulroney. From 1987 to 1991, he served as Chief of Staff to the Solicitor General, the President of the Treasury Board and the Minister of the Environment.

He served as Chair of the board of the Terry Fox Foundation for nine years, beginning in 2013. Since 1981, he has run in all 45 annual Terry Fox Runs, personally raising more than $1,350,000 for cancer research. Awarded in 2025, he was honoured as the first recipient of the Director Emeritus designation from the Terry Fox Foundation.

Bill chaired the organization committee for the State Funeral for Canada’s Eighteenth Prime Minister and served as one of sixteen honorary pallbearers.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Government House, 1401 Rockland Avenue, Victoria, Canada

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