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Looking to find out more about what happened in Saanich last year and how we made progress on our Strategic Plan? Check out the draft 2024 Annual Report.

The District of Saanich's draft 2024 Annual Report is now available for public input before it is presented to Council for final adoption on June 23, 2025. 

View the 2024 Annual Report.

Highlights: 

In 2024, progress was made on the six themes outlined in Council’s Strategic Plan. Some notable achievements include:

• Adoption of the Urban Forest Strategy Update and Biodiversity Conservation Strategy.
• Continued progress on the Climate Plan, including a 29% decrease in corporate greenhouse emissions since the 2007 baseline.
• Completion of the initial phase of the 10-year Parks, Recreation and Community Services Strategic Vision and Action Plan.
• Significant progress was made on Housing Strategy and a new Housing Needs Report was also completed.
• Development of the Draft Quadra McKenzie Plan, which included substantial engagement from the public.
• Completion of Saanich’s first-ever Road Safety Action Plan and an updated Active Transportation Plan.
• Advancing the Economic Development Strategy with a focus on tourism, agriculture and life-sciences sectors.
• Providing more ways to encourage public participation through the launch of HelloSaanich – Saanich's online public engagement platform. The public was also welcomed to Council’s inaugural town hall.

How to provide input:

We welcome comments from the public via the Corporate Services Department by telephone at 250-475-1775 or through email to strategicplan@saanich.ca. Paper copies are available by request.