Delta Chamber of Commerce

View the summary and video clip of Rear Admiral Greenwood’s presentation

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The Delta Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us for this informative luncheon event on business opportunities and security on the West Coast.

Rear Admiral Nigel Greenwood

Rear Admiral Nigel Greenwood, the new Commander of Maritime Forces Pacific, based in Esquimalt, speaks about the benefits of a national shipbuilding program and the many other programs which businesses in manufacturing and other sectors on the West Coast could be accessing. Having just taken over Command of Canada’s West Coast Fleet, he will present his perspective on the challenge of security for Canada’s international maritime trade routes and inland transportation infrastructure in British Columbia, including Delta.

Rear Admiral Nigel Greenwood, N.S., OMM, CD was appointed Commander of Maritime Forces Pacific and Joint Task Force (Pacific) in August 2010. RAdm Greenwood’s most recent sea-appointment was as Commander, Canadian Fleet Pacific (2007-2009). During his career he has served in a wide range of roles, including Executive Officer in HMC Ships ALGONQUIN (1993-1995), and PRESERVER (1997-1999), and Commanding Officer in HMCS OTTAWA (1999 – 2001). Rear Admiral Greenwood graduated from Royal Roads Military College in Victoria, BC, in 1979 with a BSc degree in Physics and Oceanography. In 2006 he attended the Royal College of Defence Studies and obtained an MA in International Relations from King’s College London. He is a qualified Master Mariner, Member of the Nautical Institute, and Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation.

Doors Open: 11:30am
Lunch: 12:00pm-1:30pm

Registration for this event will begin on August 27th – limited seating available.

For more information about the event, please contact Amelia Vine at events@deltachamber.ca