Join us for CSFN Vancouver | April 24, 2026

“Conservatism’s New Frontier”

British Columbia has a proud history of leadership with the conservative movement. From the days of Social Credit and W.A.C. Bennett, to the early days of the national Reform movement, and finally to the free enterprise coalition that endured through the first decade of the 21st century, British Columbians have demonstrated a frontier mindset when it comes to important values like free enterprise and personal liberty.

The rapid ascent of the BC Conservatives over the last few years makes it clear that British Columbia is an important pillar of the Canadian conservative movement. A distinctly British Columbian conservative spirit is on the rise, on a quest not for simply a greater quantity of what British Columbians have, but a new quality of life for everyone in the province.  As we host our first gathering in Vancouver in some time, we will celebrate the wins of this movement, learn lessons from and network with conservatives across the country, and share wisdom on how to ensure British Columbia escapes managed decline to retake its position as an economic powerhouse and home of hopeful people living the good life.

EVENT LOCATION

JW Marriott Parq Vancouver

39 Smithe St, Vancouver BC V6B 0R3

Located in the vibrant entertainment district  near Yaletown, Gastown and Robson street. This  waterfront location on False Creek is steps from Rogers Arena, BC Place and Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

Hotel

Sandman Signature Vancouver Downtown

$189/night – Book by April 9

A block from sporting events at both Rogers Arena and BC Place, this relaxed hotel is 9 minutes’ walk from shops and restaurants in the historic Gastown district.

Speakers

Alex Brown

Managing Editor, Without Diminishment
Director, National Citizens Coalition

David Goldie

President, Orelian Consulting


Aaron Gunn

MP for North Island-Powell River


Tristin Hopper

Reporter/Columnist at National Post

Tom Isaac

Chair of Cassels’ National Aboriginal Law Group


Kate Marland

Contributing Editor, Without Diminishment


Scott McInnis

MLA-Columbia River-Revelstoke


Claire Rattée

MLA for Skeena


Kevin A. Sabet, PhD

President and CEO, Smart Approaches to Marijuana

Rachael Segal

Vice President, BC Lead and General Counsel, Enterprise Canada

Dr. Julian Somers

Professor, Simon Fraser University

Adam Zivo

Journalist, Columnist at National Post Founder, Centre For Responsible Drug Policy

Schedule

8:00 - 9:00AM

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8:45AM

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9:00 - 9:30AM

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9:30 - 10:30AM

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10:30 - 11:00AM

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11:00 - 12:00AM

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12:00 - 1:00PM

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1:00 - 1:30PM

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1:30 - 2:30PM

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2:30 - 3:00PM

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3:00 - 4:00PM

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4:15 - 5:45PM

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5:45PM

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Conservative Values Tomorrow

The Canada Strong and Free Network (formerly the Manning Centre) was founded in 2005 to support Canada’s conservative movement by networking best practices and ideas pertaining to limited government, free enterprise, individual responsibility and a more robust civil society.

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