NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice of AGM
Directors Election
Special Resolution

About the AGM

Join us online for the 2025 Annual General Meeting, May 6 at 5:00 PM PT

Learn about First West’s performance, future direction and how we continue to remain strong and stable in this time of economic uncertainty.

The Notice of Annual General Meeting was sent to all eligible members on April 4, 2025.

We are broadcasting the 16th Annual General Meeting from our head office in Langley to our members and guests attending online.

Registration to attend online is now open.

Register as a personal banking member here, you will be asked to provide your

  • Last name
  • Date of birth (YYYY-MM-DD)
  • Postal code
  • Email address

We will email your unique link to attend the AGM on May 6.

Register as a business banking member here, you will be asked to provide your:

  • Member number
  • Postal code
  • Email address associated with the business membership

We will email your unique link to attend the AGM on May 6.

Register as a guest here and provide your:

  • First and last name
  • Organization if applicable
  • Email address (we will send you a link the day of the AGM)

Note: guests will not have the ability to vote or ask questions.

Technical requirements to attend

Most personal computers, tablets or mobile phones with an up-to-date internet browser and a good connection to the internet may be used to participate. Most up-to-date versions of popular internet browsers (e.g. Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox) will work.

2025 board of directors election

A call for nominations to the First West board of directors was issued on Dec. 2, 2024 and closed on Jan. 17, 2025.

Learn more here about our:

  • Call for nominations process
  • Endorsement
  • Directors elected by acclamation

Important information

Who is an eligible member? One who:
• Was a member as at November 30, 2024
• Holds at least 5 Class A Membership Shares
• Is not a junior member
• Is not in default of more than 90 days for any loans or obligations with First West

How do I ask a question during the AGM?
When viewing the AGM broadcast:
• Press the “Ask A Question” button in the upper right corner
• Type your question in the pop-up window that opens
• Press send to submit your question

How will my votes be recorded?
During the AGM, eligible members (as determined when registering) will be asked to vote on several items, including approving the agenda, approving the rules of conduct and approving required regulatory items such as the auditor’s report and the appointment of auditors. You will be prompted on-screen when it is time to vote. Your responses will be recorded anonymously by our third-party voting provider and totals will be supplied to the meeting moderator.

Preliminary agenda

  • Call to order
  • Ascertainment of quorum
  • Welcome and introductions
  • Appointment of recording secretary, parliamentarian
  • Adoption of agenda and rules of conduct
  • Approval of minutes of 2024 AGM
  • Business arising from 2024 minutes
  • Nominations Task Force report
  • Board Chair report
  • CEO report
  • Finance report
  • Report of auditors – includes motion
  • Appointment of auditors – includes motion
  • New business
  • Good and welfare
  • Adjournment

Summarized financial statements

Read the Report of the Independent Auditors on the Summarized Financial Statements on page four of First West’s 2025 Notice of AGM.

First West’s full consolidated financial statements are available in the 2024 annual report.

2024 Annual Report

Learn about First West’s business operations in 2024, as well as detailed financial performance and analysis, member highlights and more.