ABOUT

Yuri Fulmer is one of British Columbia’s most prominent community businessmen and philanthropists. From a modest beginning as a drive thru cashier at a north shore A&W he has built Fulmer & Company into one of the province’s most enterprising examples of entrepreneurial success embodying community engagement and nurturing support. He is the current worldwide Chairman of United Way, one of the world’s largest charitable organizations, and the Chancellor of Capilano University. He has devoted considerable effort to help entrepreneurs, the environment, and the homeless. Yuri was born in Perth, Australia to a Canadian father and an Australian mother, he moved to Canada in 1992 and continues to hold dual citizenship.

PROFESSIONAL CAREER 

Yuri ‘s business portfolio has grown steadily from the ground up. Starting with a single A&W franchise, Yuri expanded his passion for business development to other restaurants including ventures in Mr. Mike’s Steakhouse and Pizza Hut franchises across Western Canada. In 2010, he founded Fulmer & Company, where he invested in more than thirty businesses with a wide scope of interests including technology, manufacturing and consumer packaged goods, to create one of Canada’s fastest-growing private companies. Yuri’s success draws from his commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and growth, and his ability to recognize and support the unique needs of communities in which every project operates. 

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Yuri puts his heart into a wide range of community service. For over two decades, he has been deeply involved with United Way, volunteering his time and resources to drive positive change for those in need. He currently serves as the first Canadian Chairman of United Way Worldwide, one of the world’s largest privately funded charities. Yuri is also an active volunteer with various other organizations, including mentoring programs for aspiring entrepreneurs, local conservation initiatives, and efforts to combat homelessness. He is a proud volunteer and Co-Chair of the Honda Celebration of Light, bringing joy and excitement to communities through this iconic Vancouver event. In 2020, he was installed as Chancellor of Capilano University, at the time the youngest university Chancellor in Canada. He was reappointed in 2023 to a second term.

PHILANTHROPY

Yuri's commitment to community extends even further with the establishment of The Fulmer Foundation. Founded in 2019, the foundation aims to elevate Fulmer & Company’s community investments to focus on social issues beyond financial support. Notably, The Fulmer Foundation manages and supports Goodly Foods Society, which repurposes surplus produce and creates employment opportunities for those in need.

Committed to Truth & Reconciliation, Yuri’s company has been the title sponsor for the past three years of the largest dedicated art prize in Canada for First Nations through the BC Achievement Foundation. He has plans to expand this prize nationally.

RECOGNITION AND AWARDS

Yuri's contributions have been honoured with many notable awards, including the Order of British Columbia (OBC), the BC Community Achievement Award, The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, Canada’s Top Forty Under 40, The Spirit of Vancouver Award, The Joseph and Rosalie Segal Community Vision Award, the André Mailhot Award as the largest honour in United Way volunteerism, among others.  

PERSONAL LIFE

Yuri remains grounded, driven by a desire to give back to his community, an important value he wants to pass on to his children. Yuri loves hiking in the Sea to Sky corridor and in his backyard the North Shore mountains. Spending time with his family is important to this single Dad.

WHY VOTE FOR YURI?

Yuri Fulmer brings his extensive business experience and an unwavering dedication to community service, making him an ideal candidate for MLA in West Vancouver-Sea to Sky. His vision for a thriving economy, robust social services, and sustainable development reflects a commitment to improving the quality of life for all residents. Yuri puts people first and wants to listen what is important to you. Vote for Yuri Fulmer to bring positive change and effective representation in West Vancouver-Sea to Sky.