Image: Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce / BC United leader Kevin Falcon, head of the Official Opposition in the BC Legislature, joined Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce CEO Alex Mitchell for its Leaders Lunch series. Expansion of Highway 1, infrastructure investment for flood mitigation, and holding government to account for the burdens on small business were just some of the topics that B.C. United leader Kevin Falcon touched on during a visit to Abbotsford this week. Falcon said if his party forms government, expansion of Hwy. 1 between Abbotsford and Chilliwack will commence without delay.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Kevin Falcon visits Abbotsford

Kevin Falcon pushes for widening of Hwy. 1 to Chilliwack during visit to Abbotsford

May 26, 2023 | 8:59 AM

ABBOTSFORD — Expansion of Highway 1, infrastructure investment for flood mitigation, and holding government to account for the burdens on small business were just some of the topics that B.C. United leader Kevin Falcon touched on during a visit to Abbotsford this week.

In a press release issued Friday morning (May 26), the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce hosted Falcon, leader of the Official Opposition, for a sold-out Leaders Lunch event with Abbotsford’s business community this week.

Guests gathered at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre to hear Falcon’s remarks, as well as engage in a discussion on the key issues affecting the region.

“Every business owner understands that you have to focus on producing results, and you are held accountable when outcomes aren’t met. Government needs to do the same.” said Falcon. “It has to be about results and we have to hold every level of government accountable to create metrics and achieve them – something that just isn’t happening right now.”

Falcon fielded questions from Chamber CEO Alex Mitchell and audience members on the rising costs of doing business, continued prioritization of the expansion of Highway 1 beyond Whatcom without further delay, and supporting agriculture, especially given its cornerstone role in Abbotsford’s economy.

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Falcon spoke directly on the issue of Highway 1 expansion. “We’re committed to seeing this highway widened all the way to Chilliwack. The backlog of goods and people on this roadway is costing us dearly and needs to be prioritized immediately. If we form government, this expansion will happen without delay.”

The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce Leaders Lunch series brings prominent voices together with Abbotsford’s business community for insightful and non-partisan conversations including keynotes from representatives of every level of government, trailblazers of industry, and local innovators.

The event was sponsored by Reimer Hardwoods; the venue partner was Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre.

by Mike Vanden Bosch

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