Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Why Canada Matters Speakers Series



Co-sponsored by:

the Center for Canadian-American Studies,

the Department of Economics,

the Ross Distinguished Visiting Professor Fund,

the Department of History,

and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences

in partnership with the WWU Alumni Association



Vancouver has transformed itself from a small, homogeneous city largely dependent on exports of timber, minerals and fish into a modern city with a diverse population and economy. From Expo '86 to the 2010 Olympics to the upcoming 2026 World Cup, Vancouver has been a success story in selling itself to the world. But the city faces enormous challenges dealing with the consequences of that success, including sky-high housing costs, crowded roads and crime.