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Leadership Series Luncheon
Leadership Series Luncheon
Navigating Tariffs & Trade: Federal Insights for Vancouver Island Businesses
The Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce is pleased to launch our Leadership Series with an exclusive luncheon featuring Tamara Kronis, offering timely federal insight into tariffs, trade, and their impact on local businesses.
This member-exclusive session is designed to provide business owners and senior leaders with a clear, practical understanding of current and emerging federal trade considerations, with a focus on how these developments may affect Vancouver Island businesses and supply chains.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Nanaimo Golf Club
Format: Keynote Address + Moderated Q&A
Audience: Chamber Members (exclusive)
About the Session
Global trade dynamics and tariff considerations continue to evolve, creating uncertainty for businesses across Canada. This Leadership Series luncheon offers Chamber members the opportunity to hear directly from the federal level on what matters most right now and what to prepare for next.
MP Tamara Kronis will deliver brief keynote-style remarks followed by a moderated Q&A, creating an informative and accessible conversation tailored to the local business community.
This is not a debate or panel discussion, but a focused leadership dialogue intended to support informed decision-making.
Discussion Focus
Members can expect insight on:
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Current and emerging federal tariff and trade issues
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Potential impacts on local businesses and supply chains
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Canada–US trade context and global market pressures
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Federal priorities and advocacy related to trade and tariffs
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What Vancouver Island businesses should be watching in 2025–2026
Who Should Attend
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Business owners and employers
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Senior executives and decision-makers
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Entrepreneurs navigating supply chain or cost pressures
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Members interested in economic policy and advocacy
Registration Information
🔒 This is a Chamber member-exclusive event.
Advance registration is required. Space is limited to ensure meaningful engagement and Q&A participation.
Tamara Kronis
Honourable MP- Nanaimo & LadysmithTamara Kronis is the Member of Parliament for Nanaimo—Ladysmith. Before her election to the House of Commons, Tamara worked as a human rights lawyer and goldsmith, building a successful jewelry manufacturing and retail business. Tamara also worked as a commercial lawyer in a national law firm and, more recently, as a litigator. Serving in senior management positions in business and government, Tamara is a former Associate Chair of the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal.
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Date and Time
Thursday Feb 19, 2026
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM PST
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Networking & Luncheon
12:00 PM – 12:10 PM | Welcome & Opening Remarks
12:10 PM – 12:35 PM | Keynote Address – MP Tamara Kronis
12:35 PM – 12:45 PM | Q&A with Chamber Members
12:45 PM – 1:00 PM | Closing Remarks & Appreciation
Location
Nanaimo Golf Club
Fees/Admission
MEMBERS ONLY LUNCHEON Fees/Admission Members $50.00
(Click here to become a member)
Contact Information
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