Commercial Bear Viewing Association
Annual General Meeting

Date: December 3, 2025
Location: Parkside Hotel & Spa, Victoria, BC
Disclaimer: The morning portion of this meeting is closed to CBVA members only.
Stakeholders and members of the public are invited to attend the afternoon session.

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Board Meeting (Closed Session)
Attendance: Board members only

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
CBVA Year-End Presentation, seeking nominations for vacant board of director seats!

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch Break

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Small Grant Program for Bear Conservation Recipient
Presenter: Sophie Fowler
Assessing Bear Body Condition Using Camera Traps

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Increasing Bear Knowledge and Understanding
Presenter: Grant MacHutchon, CBVA Instructor & Biologist

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
BC Conservation Officer Service Presentation
Presenters: Deputy Chief Shawn Brinsky & Inspector Kevin Van Damme
Overview of the Wildlife Act, Policy Framework, and Service Response

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Discussion & Deputy Minister Panel (Q&A Session)
Open discussion amongst members and question-and-answer with Deputy Ministers

We also invite you to join us later that evening for an informal reception at Swans Pub, 1601 Store Street,
Victoria, beginning at 6:00 p.m.

If you would like to pay your dues, please create an account or log in to pay them now.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with our Operations Manager, Mollie Cameron, at operations@bearviewing.ca