Mike Harcourt

Topics

Presentations

Urban Century: Where We're Headed - Sustainable Cities and Communities
Harcourt will discuss how to create more compact development, denser, mixed use buidling and urban centres.

Sustainability Solutions for One Fragile Earth
Challenges; population growth; limits on natural capital; choices and consequences to planning; reconciling 9 billion people on one earth

Sustainable Cities and Communities
People are leaving rural areas and moving to our country's urban centres to live. As this urban tidal wave swells, it raises significant questions. Hear Mike's thoughts on where we need to focus, and why.

Plan B: Attitude for Life
Partially paralysed after a fall, doctors weren't sure if he would recover. So begins Harcourt's Plan B - hear about the courage and the determination of the human spirit as he relives the journey.

Environmental Stability - Vision for Protecting the Environment
Harcourt shares his vision for protecting the environment at the continental level. Through real-world examples and ideas, he'll motivate listeners to do just that.

Event MC /Host
Mike Harcourt's experience as former Mayor of Vancouver and former Premier of B.C., as well as his broad knowledge and experience with many organizations makes him an excellent moderator and host of events.

Summary Profile

The Honourable Mike Harcourt's belief in conservation and sustainable development has shaped his career both in and out of elected office. As former premier of British Columbia, Mayor of Vancouver and City Councilor, Mike Harcourt helped British Columbia earn its reputation as one of the most livable, accessible and inclusive places in the world.  His focus on conservation and sustainable development - and his resolve to contribute to the transformation of cities and communities around the world - has played a significant role in promoting quality of life for those in Canada and abroad. 

Though Harcourt's accomplishments in the public arena have earned the respect of many, the determination he demonstrated in his personal battle to overcome a spinal cord injury have won the admiration of countless others. In 2002, he broke his neck after falling six metres from a cliff on North Pender Island. Left partially paralysed, doctors weren't sure if he would recover. Harcourt fought back and today walks on his own.

Harcourt's presentations are heartfelt and sincere, and show listeners what can be achieved with focus, vision and a strong work ethic. Audiences will be inspired to hear his story, and will see the importance of setting goals in your personal and professional life. He brings optimism about the future to his listeners, while challenging them to take an active role in shaping their lives, and to contribute on a larger scale to their communities and the environment.

Client Testimonials:

“Mike’s presentation was both informative and entertaining and is sure to encourage a great deal of discussion.”

Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce

"Mike was SPLENDID...that is exactly what we wanted and what we got from the former Premier. ...many said to me "why isn't that guy still Premier"?"

CEO, Vancouver Island Health Authority