Webinar Replay: The 2026 Civic Election
What’s at stake, who’s shaping the race, and what comes next
FEATURING
Host: Bill Laidler
Moderator: Gary Pooni,
Featured Panelists: Richard Zussman, Geoff Meggs, & Linda Hepner.
Aired, September 23, 2026
Online (via Zoom)
This is an in-depth analysis of the 2026 municipal election environment, focusing on pressing local challenges, expert forecasts, and the long-term outlook for 2027. This session will examine changing political trends and their impact on local governance and future development.
Any donations received go directly to the Pooni Group Foundation which helps support scholarships and food programs in the community.
Note: Election Day is on October 17, 2026
Agenda
Agenda
Space is limited and available on a first come first serve basis. Log in early to ensure access.
Facilitated by top industry professionals.
Presenters —
From Right to Left
Bill Laidler
President,
Laidler Capital
Paul Mendes (TBC)
Partner,
Lesperance Mendes Lawyers
Lisa Mackie (TBC)
Partner,
Alexander Holbourn LLP
Presenters —
Bill Laidler
President,
Laidler Capital
Presenters —
Presenters —
From Top to Bottom
Bill Laidler
President,
Laidler Capital
Paul Mendes (TBC)
Partner,
Lesperance Mendes Lawyers
Lisa Mackie (TBC)
Partner,
Alexander Holbourn LLP
Presenters —
From Left to Right
Bill Laidler
President,
Laidler Capital
Gary Pooni
President,
Pooni Group
Rob Fleming
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-
Presenters —
From Top to Bottom
Bill Laidler
President,
Laidler Capital
Paul Mendes (TBC)
Partner,
Lesperance Mendes Lawyers
Lisa Mackie (TBC)
Partner,
Alexander Holbourn LLP
Facilitated by top industry professionals.
Presenters —
From Left to Right
Bill Laidler
President,
Laidler Capital
Gary Pooni
President,
Pooni Group
Rob Fleming
-
-
Presenters —
From Top to Bottom
Bill Laidler
President,
Laidler Capital
Paul Mendes (TBC)
Partner,
Lesperance Mendes Lawyers
Lisa Mackie (TBC)
Partner,
Alexander Holbourn LLP
Bill Laidler
President,
Laidler Capital
Gary Pooni
President,
Pooni Group
Bill Laidler
President,
Laidler Capital
Gary Pooni
President,
Pooni Group
President,
Laidler Capital
President,
Pooni Group
Vice President Public Affairs, Burson
Former Vancouver Councillor and Chief of Staff for John Horgan
Former Mayor of Surrey and current MLA for Surrey-Serpentine River
Bill Laidler
President,
Laidler Capital
Bill Laidler
President,
Laidler Capital
Gary Pooni
President,
Pooni Group
Gary Pooni
President,
Pooni Group
Bill Laidler
President,
Laidler Capital
Gary Pooni
President,
Pooni Group
Bill Laidler
President,
Laidler Capital
Gary Pooni
President,
Pooni Group
Presenters —
From Left to Right
Bill Laidler
President,
Laidler Capital
Gary Pooni
President,
Pooni Group
Rob Fleming
-
-
Presenters —
From Top to Bottom
Bill Laidler
President,
Laidler Capital
Paul Mendes (TBC)
Partner,
Lesperance Mendes Lawyers
Lisa Mackie (TBC)
Partner,
Alexander Holbourn LLP
Bill Laidler
President,
Laidler Capital
Gary Pooni
President,
Pooni Group
Bill Laidler
President,
Laidler Capital
Gary Pooni
President,
Pooni Group
Richard Zussman
Vice President Public Affairs,
Burson
President,
Laidler Capital
President,
Pooni Group
Vice President Public Affairs, Burson
Former Vancouver Councillor and Chief of Staff for John Horgan
Former Mayor of Surrey and current MLA for Surrey-Serpentine River
Geoff Meggs
Former Vancouver Councillor
and Chief of Staff for John Horgan
Bill Laidler
President,
Laidler Capital
Gary Pooni
President,
Pooni Group
Linda Hepner
Former Mayor of Surrey
and Former MLA for Surrey-Serpentine River
Bill Laidler
President,
Laidler Capital
Gary Pooni
President,
Pooni Group
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