BCCPAC
604-474-0524 
Community Reflections: Focusing on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Member DPACs are invited to join us for the DPAC Leadership Summit on Nov 17 & 18, 2023 at the Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport in Richmond, BC.
There is no cost to attend this event, but online registration is required (deadline to register is November 8th). Delegates must register by October 26th to secure accommodations. After this date, accommodations cannot be guaranteed.
DPAC Executive members, or their designated representative(s), are eligible to attend the Summit.
If your district does not have an active DPAC,
Digital Summit Brochure is now available for download and sharing with all parents in your district.
Registration
Registration is required for this event and includes accommodation and travel subsidies, as noted below, for up to two (2) delegates per district. DPACs will be responsible for travel and accommodation costs for any additional delegates.
If your district does not have an active DPAC,
Registration Deadlines
October 26: deadline to register with accommodation
November 8: deadline to register without accommodation
Registration for this event has now closed.
Accommodations
We have a limited number of guestrooms held at the Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport. To secure your room, register for the event by October 26.
Accommodations available (up to 2 delegates per district):
- Districts 5 – 34 and 46 – 92: one shared hotel guest room (room & taxes only) for 2 nights (Thu & Fri) *
- Districts 35 – 45: one shared hotel guest room (room & taxes only) for 1 night (Fri only)
* Delegates travelling from a district where a flight home on Saturday, after 3pm, is not available may be eligible for one additional night (Sat).
Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport | 3099 Corvette Way, Richmond, BC V6X 4K3 | Phone: (604) 303-6565
Courtesy Shuttle to/from Vancouver Airport (YVR)
- Service is available from 4:00am until 10:00pm
- Shuttle pick-up and drop-off areas are located outside the Departures Level 3 (Domestic Terminal)
- Shuttle departs from the hotel every 30 minutes :00/:30 on the hour until 12:00pm (on call after, please contact guest services for details)
- Shuttle departs from YVR Airport every 30 minutes :10/:40 on the hour until 12:10pm (on call after, please contact guest services for details)
Parking
Hotel Guests: register your vehicle with the Front Desk, when you arrive at the hotel, to receive complimentary parking.
Daytime-only Delegates: instructions will be provided to receive complimentary daytime parking.
Travel Subsidies
DPACs will be eligible to apply for up to two (2) travel subsidies per district. Delegates from Districts 35 - 45 are not eligible for airfare or ferry expenses.
All travel expenses must be pre-approved by the BCCPAC office no later than October 24th.
If your district does not have an active DPAC,
Travel Subsidy Claims
DPACs must submit Travel Subsidy Claims online by December 10, 2023. Late applications will not be accepted. Payments will be issued to the DPAC within 6-8 weeks of submission, unless other arrangements are made with BCCPAC in advance.
Only the most economical travel arrangements will be reimbursed.
Eligible Travel Expenses must be pre-approved by October 24th and include:
- Airfare: Confirmation of booking must be uploaded with Claim. Note: seat selection, checked baggage and travel insurance are not eligible for reimbursement.
- Airport Parking: Reimbursement of airport parking fees. Receipts must be uploaded with Claim. Delegates are expected to carpool to reduce parking costs.
- Mileage: Reimbursement of $0.61 per kilometre for the return trip between delegate’s home address and hotel/airport, verified by Google Maps. Delegates are expected to carpool to reduce mileage costs.
- Mileage (Districts 35-45): Reimbursement of $0.61 per kilometre for the return trip between delegate’s home address and hotel, verified by Google Maps. Delegates are expected to carpool to reduce mileage costs.
- Ferries: Reimbursement of vehicle fare and passenger fares for eligible delegates. Receipts must be uploaded with Claim. Delegates are expected to carpool to reduce ferry costs.
- Transit: Daily transit expenses can be claimed, to a maximum of $15/day. Receipts are not required.
NOTE: Taxi fares are not eligible for reimbursement. Refer to the Accommodations section above for information on the shuttle service available between the hotel and airport.