Events

The Honourable Ed Fast, PC, KC is a lawyer (University of British Columbia 1982) and spent 24 years practicing corporate and commercial law in Abbotsford, with a particular focus on real estate development.

In 2006, Ed was elected to Canada’s House of Commons as Member of Parliament for Abbotsford. He was re-elected in 2008, 2011, 2015, 2019 and 2021. He had previously served two terms as an Abbotsford School Trustee and three terms as a member of Abbotsford City Council, three of those years as Deputy Mayor. In 2011, he was appointed Queen’s Counsel (now King’s Counsel) in recognition of his distinguished service and leadership in the legal profession. He has also been awarded both the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal and King’s Coronation Medal for service to his community and country.

 Among other responsibilities in Parliament, Ed served for 3 years as Chair of the parliamentary Standing Committee on Justice & Human Rights.

On May 18, 2011, former Prime Minister Stephen Harper appointed Ed to his cabinet to serve as Minister of International Trade and for the Asia-Pacific Gateway. For almost 5 years he led Canada’s most ambitious trade agenda ever, leading negotiations on free trade agreements with the European Union (CETA), South Korea, Ukraine and the original Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) countries.

Ed was also in the room with Prime Minister Harper when he travelled abroad and met with world leaders like Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, Benjamin Netanyahu, Shinzo Abe, Narendra Modi, Angela Merkel and David Cameron. Over his many years in public office, Ed has developed an extensive network of contacts within the global trade and investment community and within Canada’s community of political and business decision-makers.

Since the 2015 federal election, Ed has served variously as the Conservative Shadow Minister for Environment, Industry and Finance. He recently retired from federal politics and is committed to sharing his knowledge and experience with trade-oriented organizations.

Ed and his wife Annette have lived in Abbotsford, BC for 43 years. They have four daughters and their spouses, and fifteen lively grandchildren.

The Board of Directors will meet over Zoom. The link will be shared via email from Secretary Deanna McIntyre.

Carolynn is an Environmental Services Coordinator at the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD), where she specializes in solid waste project management, public education and policy analysis. She has been with the FVRD for over a decade and holds a degree in Environmental Studies from the from the University of Northern British Columbia.

The Board of Directors will meet over Zoom. The link will be shared via email from Secretary Deanna McIntyre.

Susanne Bossley is the newly appointed Group Event and Fundraiser Coordinator at our very own Castle Fun Park.

Castle Fun Park is evolving and is now offering some dynamic and engaging fundraising packages. These initiatives are designed to empower our local organizations with fun and creative avenues to support their vital programs!

Beyond fundraising opportunities, Susanne will also be presenting Castle Fun Park's group packages. These offer an excellent opportunity for team-building, client appreciation events, or simply a fun outing for larger groups, providing both an enjoyable experience and cost-effective benefits.

For those who may associate Castle Fun Park solely with children's activities, Susanne will also highlight its broader appeal as a destination where individuals of all ages can connect and enjoy themselves.