february
04feb5:30 pm7:30 pmTariffs Presentation @ KPMG - Hybrid Event!
Event Details
Tariffs, trade policy, and geopolitical dynamics have been shifting at an unprecedented pace—sometimes by the week, even by the day. Join us for a
Event Details
Tariffs, trade policy, and geopolitical dynamics have been shifting at an unprecedented pace—sometimes by the week, even by the day. Join us for a timely and insightful discussion on the current tariffs landscape, what lies ahead for Canada, and the implications for our key trading partners.
Our presenter, Katherine Xilinas, is a Partner with KPMG Law LLP and KPMG Canada’s Indirect Tax practice in Vancouver, with more than 25 years of experience advising Canadian and cross-border clients on indirect tax and customs planning. She regularly represents clients before Canadian taxation and customs authorities and various levels of court. Katherine works across a broad range of sectors, including retail, technology, real estate, and energy, and currently serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Master of Laws (Taxation) program at UBC’s Allard School of Law. She is also a member of the GST Leaders Forum, a select group of 25 leading indirect tax practitioners from across Canada.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, February 4th
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm (presentation from 6-7pm)
Cost: 30 per person, guests welcome (includes reception with wine and cheese)
Where: KPMG, 12th floor – 777 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver
Attendance options: This is an in-person event, with the presentation live-streamed on Teams for those unable to attend. To participate virtually, please email sarah@iwfbc.com
*At this time tickets can only be purchased via e-transfer to admin@iwfbc.com
*Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred to another member
Space is limited so register early!
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Time
(Wednesday) 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm(GMT-08:00)
Location
KPMG
12th floor - 777 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver BC
08feb9:00 am11:00 amIWF BC Stanley Park Philosophers Walk - Free event!
Event Details
Join us for the next Stanley Park Philosophers’ Walk, rain or shine. We’ll meet at the horse-drawn carriage rides parking lot (735 Stanley Park Drive)
Event Details
Join us for the next Stanley Park Philosophers’ Walk, rain or shine. We’ll meet at the horse-drawn carriage rides parking lot (735 Stanley Park Drive) for a peaceful walk filled with thoughtful discussions. No registration needed—just come and enjoy.
Time
(Sunday) 9:00 am - 11:00 am(GMT-08:00)
Location
Stanley Park
735 Stanley Park Drive
march
05mar4:00 pm5:00 pmIWF Western Region Cocktail Café - Save the date!
Event Details
The purpose of the Café is to connect our members and use this opportunity to meet and engage in a meaningful discussion with other IWF Forums over Zoom. We are
Event Details
The purpose of the Café is to connect our members and use this opportunity to meet and engage in a meaningful discussion with other IWF Forums over Zoom. We are bringing together our eight Western Region forums including British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Northern California, Southern California, Idaho, Utah and Hawaii and will break out into multiple intimate group chats each with a designated host.
Registration information will be sent out closer to the date.
The following Cocktail Cafe will be October 15, 2026.
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT-08:00)
