Churchill in 2026: How might Churchill have approached geopolitics today? Tom will share his thoughts about the current geopolitical landscape as seen from London and invite a conversation on how Churchill might have responded were he alive today. Our evening with Tom will be moderated by Peter M. Roth, a director of our Society.
Thomas Codrington arrived in Vancouver as the British Consul General in February 2022. He is the UK Government’s
representative in British Columbia, the Yukon, and the Northwest Territories. Tom was previously Deputy Director of Strategy at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) where he led the UK’s policy planners, responsible for advising Ministers on the UK’s long-term international strategy. He was previously posted to Tripoli
and Tunis focusing on security, human rights and counter-terrorism in Libya. He has also worked in London on Russia policy, crisis response, and UK relations with Europe and the Americas. Prior to joining the civil service, Tom consulted for renewable energy and clean technology companies.
Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Time: 5:30 pm – Reception and networking; 6:15 pm – Presentation
Location: Burrard Room, Vancouver Lawn Tennis & Badminton Club
(1630 15th Ave W, Vancouver BC V6J 2K7, Canada)
Cost: $30 for a Member of the Society
$40 for a Member accompanied by one of a spouse, partner or non-Member
$40 each for other non-Members
$10 for IRSA members and anyone under 19 years
RSVP: Register by February 16th by emailing churchillsocietybc@gmail.com
Payment: E-transfer to churchillsocietybc@gmail.com or, at the door in cash or by cheque payable to “Churchill Society of BC”
Ticket cost includes hors d’oeurves and one drink ticket