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Tamara Vrooman is a new member of B.C.’s Climate Solutions Council.
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Airport’s Vrooman appointed to B.C.’s Climate Solutions Council
Published 10:24 PDT, Fri April 1, 2022
Last Updated: 10:25 PDT, Fri April 1, 2022
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Tamara Vrooman, president and chief executive officer of the Vancouver Airport Authority, has been appointed to B.C.’s Climate Solutions Council.
The group provides independent advice to government on climate programs, actions and accountability. Five other new members have also been appointed.
"The Climate Solutions Council's advice was central to the development of the CleanBC plan and its early implementation. As a group, it went on to play a critical role helping to establish the CleanBC 2030 Roadmap priorities and measures," said George Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy. "The council's advice on accelerating implementation and expanding climate action under the roadmap is critical to achieving success. The new council members are uniquely qualified to move the province to the next phase of climate action. Together with returning members, they represent the diversity and collective interests of British Columbians in taking strong and effective climate action, while building a modern, diversified and clean economy."
Vrooman has an economic background, having been president and chief executive officer of Vancity prior to assuming her post at the airport. She was also recently appointed the 12th chancellor of Simon Fraser University. Vrooman’s past and current roles have provided her with experience to understand the link between a strong, sustainable economy and a healthy community.
The other new council members are Lynda Price, Chief of the Ulkatcho First Nation; Patrick Michell, Chief of the Kanaka Bar Indian Band; Kathryn Harrison, UBC professor and former policy analyst for the U.S. Congress and Environment Canada; Eden Luymes, UBC masters student with a focus on climate justice and global governance; and George Benson, managing director of the Climate Displacement Planning Initiative.
"The global challenge of addressing climate change has never been more pressing, and progress means having deeply committed people with proven expertise and experience around the table to determine the best path forward," said Nancy Olewiler, co-chair of the Climate Solutions Council. "I am proud of the impact the council has achieved through the early implementation of the province's climate plan and I know with these new appointments, we will double up on the impact to accelerate the kind of change we all need to see."
To learn more about the Climate Solutions Council, click here.
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