This month’s meeting will feature Robert Lewis-Manning, CEO, from the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority.
Robert will introduce GVHA (Greater Victoria Harbour Authority), a not-for-profit organization that owns and operates high-profile properties around Victoria Harbour, including the Breakwater District at Odgen Point, Fisherman’s Wharf, and the Inner Harbour marina.
Since its creation in 2002, they been local champions and stewards of the harbour land and marine assets divested from the Government of Canada. The GVHA own’s 110 acres of harbour land and seabed as fee simple meaning that, as a self-funded organization, They proudly contribute to the municipal tax base.
GVHA own’s and operate’s several high-profile community amenities including The Breakwater, Inner Harbour lower causeway, and customs dock at Raymur Point.
Within their commercial and marine industrial holdings which include the deep-water terminal at The Breakwater District at Ogden Point, Fisherman’s Wharf, Ship Point, and four Inner Harbour marinas.
Their management of the Victoria Cruise Terminal contributes more than $130 million annually to the regional economy and is responsible for 800 direct and indirect jobs in Greater Victoria.
I hope to see you there.
Rob Shemilt
President
Dear friends of The Canadian Club of Victoria,
The Canadian Club of Victoria presents a dynamic forum to explore the issues that matter most to Canada. With our local roots dating back to 1906, it is a nonpartisan meeting place for the inquiring, the influential, and all Canadians alike.
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PRESIDENT – Robert Shemilt
VICE-PRESIDENT – Barbara Strachan
email: president@thecanadianclubofvictoria.com