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Wednesday, August 6, 2025

7:30 – 9:00 AM | 715 Columbia St, New West

Join us for the next “Waves Wednesday” of 2025—our monthly breakfast series presented in partnership with Downtown New West BIA and hosted at Waves Coffee House Columbia. Enjoy FREE drip coffee courtesy of Waves, and take part in a candid discussion with Jake Sawatzky, one of Canada’s youngest Members of Parliament. Jake will share his vision for mental health advocacy, youth empowerment, and securing federal support for local priorities in our community.

About MP Jake Sawatzky:

Jake Sawatzky is a newly elected Member of Parliament and a graduate in neuroscience from UBC who was pursuing a Master’s in counselling psychology before his election to federal office. He brings a deep passion for mental health advocacy, youth empowerment, and community building to his work in Parliament. Inspired by a belief that this is a critical moment for Canada—one that demands bold leadership and fresh ideas—Jake offers a firsthand understanding of challenges facing young people today, such as housing and affordability.

In Ottawa, he serves on the Standing Committee on Finance and as an Associate Member of the Standing Committee on Health. He’s also active in the Health, Technology, and Policy Caucuses, and co-founded the Youth Caucus to strengthen young people’s voice in national decision-making. Before his election, Jake built a strong track record as a volunteer and event organizer—leading over 13 concert fundraisers (including a series supporting BC flood recovery in 2021) and serving as President of Drop The Puck for Mental Health, an annual charitable hockey event that raises over $180,000 for the Canadian Mental Health Association.

Agenda:

7:30 AM – Open networking, coffee, and Q&A submissions
8:00 AM – Welcome and introductions
8:10 AM – Conversation with MP Jake Sawatzky
8:40 AM – Q&A session
8:55 AM – Networking wrap-up
9:00 AM – Event concludes

FREE for Chamber & BIA members & Burnaby Board of Trade, $10 non-members. (BIA members, please contact aprakash@downtownnewwest.ca for promo code)  (Burnaby Board of Trade members please contact angie@bbot.ca for promo code)

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