William S. Maclagan

United Way of the Lower Mainland has been helping people in the Lower Mainland for more than 80 years. Working with over 150 community partners, we fund over 300 programs each year to create a better future for children, families and seniors.

Founded in 1945 as an independent tax research organization under the joint sponsorship of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants and the Canadian Bar Association, the Foundation provides a unique forum for lawyers, accountants, academics and other tax professionals to work together for the betterment of the Canadian tax system and the tax profession in general. For our 10,000 plus members, the Foundation is a valuable resource for the scope and depth of the tax information it provides and for its services to members, which support their everyday work in the taxation field. The Foundation has long been respected by Government policy makers and administrators for its objectivity, its focus on current tax issues, its concern for improvement of the Canadian tax system, and its significant contribution to tax and fiscal policy.

Vancouver Opera Association operates as a performing arts organization. It strives to be the destination performing arts organization that entertains, stimulates and enriches British Columbians, driven by programming that redefines ''opera'' and revolutionizes its accessibility and community value. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.