Events

High Ground 2025: Tipping Points

Now in its 20th edition, our annual civic governance forum continues to inspire, inform, and connect progressive electeds (mayors, councilors, regional directors, and school trustees) from B.C. and across Canada around inspiring policies and practices, informed research, and transformative actions. Better known as “High Ground,” the theme of this year’s event, “Tipping Points: Navigating Turbulent Times,” explores the question of whether things are really falling apart or if it just feels that way.

The 2025 forum will take place from 1:00 PM on Friday, March 7th to 5:00 PM on Saturday, March 8th.

Do you know a local elected who would be interested in participating in the forum? Please share this invitation with them or send us their name and contact information and we’ll reach out. By bringing a new local elected to the event, you’re encouraging all of us to continue the critical work we do, especially at this crucial moment in time. 

For any questions regarding the venue, hotel booking, childcare, and bursaries, please email Amor Verdeflor-Alvarado at averdeflor@columbiainstitute.eco.

Date: Friday March 7 to Saturday, March 8, 2025
Location: Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel,
1180 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 4R5

Revisit our past civic governance forums here.