When voters go to the polls in October, there will be an additional item on the ballot. A non-binding public opinion ballot question:
"Do you support Saanich and Victoria becoming one municipality?"
Background reports and presentations:
Final Report and Technical Study
- Special Council meeting and Committee of the Whole meeting of June 22, 2026
- Special Council meeting of September 15, 2025 (minutes excerpt)
- Council meeting of July 14, 2025 (minutes excerpt)
- Special Council meeting of June 21, 2021 (minutes excerpt)
- Special Council meeting of April 20, 2020 (minutes excerpt)
- Special Council meeting and Committee of the Whole meeting of April 9, 2018 (minutes excerpt)
What you'll find in the Citizens' Assembly report:
- Detailed rationale for the Assembly's recommendation for amalgamation.
- Comprehensive analysis of the issues and questions considered.
- The shared values that guided the Assembly's work.
- Nine areas of consideration and further recommendations covering:
- Indigenous government-to-municipal government relationships
- Climate change planning and resilience
- Municipal planning and transportation
- Service levels and delivery
- Police and fire services integration
- Housing affordability
- Agricultural and rural lands protection
- Future governance and representation
- Conducting a public referendum
What is not included in the report:
- A comprehensive analysis of the cost of amalgamation.
- The impact amalgamation would have upon property tax rates.
