The Citizens' Assembly Standing Committee was established in 2019 in accordance with Section 141 of the Community Charter to make recommendations to Saanich Council on the establishment of the governance structure and mandate of an appointed Citizens' Assembly.
Terms of Reference documents:
- Terms of Reference for Citizens' Assembly Between the District of Saanich and the City of Victoria
- Terms of Reference for Joint Council Sub-Committee
Agendas & Minutes:
In November 2023, the municipalities of Victoria and Saanich announced the appointment of MASS LBP, a Canadian democracy organization, to lead the Victoria-Saanich Citizens’ Assembly on Municipal Amalgamation. Read more below.
July 2025 Update
MASS LBP has published the final recommendation from the Victoria-Saanich Citizens’ Assembly.
The report is available on victoriasaanich.ca.
MASS LBP is running the Victoria Saanich Citizens’ Assembly at arms-length from both municipalities to safeguard the independence of the process. All comments and questions related to the Victoria-Saanich Citizens’ Assembly should be directed to info@victoriasaanich.ca or via phone at 1-833-319-1901.