A branch of the Metro Vancouver Regional District is facing questions about its spending and mandate.
There are calls for a review of a division of Metro Vancouver , called "Invest Vancouver." It was started about five years ago, although many have never heard about the organization. Catherine Urquhart reports.
“Metro Vancouver needs to be focusing on the basics. They need to be focusing on getting us our regional water and sewage supply on time and on budget,” said Carson Binda, B.C. director for the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation.Staff with Invest Vancouver recently travelled to Portugal for Web Summit Lisbon, posting about Stella the robotic dog, killer yoga moves, and a reception.
Invest Vancouver’s top executive, Jacquie Griffiths, earns more than $222,000 per year, plus nearly $42,000 in taxable benefits, and she billed $46,000 for expenses last year.Metro Vancouver expenses reeled in with international travel ban
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