Welcome to our branch’s home on the world Wide Web. The Society was formed in London in 1868, and this branch dates from 1958.

Through the past 50 years countless school children have written in our essay contest, generations of University Students have been associated with the U.B.C. Commonwealth Club, scores of students have participated in our mock Commonwealth Heads of Government Meetings (CHOGM’s) and hundreds of speakers have given talks to our members and cause the Mainland of British Columbia to think about, engage with and learn more about that very special and unique entity–the Commonwealth.

Our organization focuses upon promoting education and fellowship between the 56 nations and peoples of the Commonwealth. We practice global citizenship through our outreach to those Commonwealth students studying at U.B.C. and S.F.U., and through our work with some of the other Commonwealth cultural associations in the Lower Mainland. We embrace the multicultural and Multifaith realities of our wider community, through our annual Commonwealth Day observance.

Through advocacy projects and occasional citizenship or community service activities, our branch engages with the wider world, tries to raise awareness of the Commonwealth and attempts to leave a lasting and permanent legacy in our community.

Membership is open to the citizens of any Commonwealth country (and all others can join as associate members), and our organization always welcomes newcomers.

Please enjoy your visit to our website. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your visit to our site.

Shawn M. Wade, LL.M.,

President