We envision being leaders in organizational performance, transparency and service delivery.

The Finance Committee and Governance Committee provide advice and recommendations to the Board on items related to accountability.

To learn more about related strategies and initiatives, visit What We Do: Accountability.

We envision residents have access to affordable housing that enhances community well-being.

The Hospitals and Housing Committee provides advice and recommendations to the Board on items related to affordable housing.

To learn more about related strategies and initiatives, visit What We Do: Affordable Housing.

We envision strategic investment to maximize the artistic, social and economic contribution that arts organizations make to quality of life.

The Arts Commission provides direction on items related to the CRD’s sub-regional arts service.

To learn more about related strategies and initiatives, visit What We Do: Arts & Culture.

We envision reduced GHG emissions, triple bottom-line solutions and progress on adaptation.

The Environmental Services Committee provides advice and recommendations to the Board on items related to climate action and strategies. 

To learn more about related strategies and initiatives, visit What We Do: Climate Action & Adaptation.

We envision increasing economic development potential in the region.

The Salt Spring Island Community Economic Development Commission develops and promotes a sustainable economic strategy for Salt Spring Island.

The Southern Gulf Islands Community Economic Sustainability Commission works toward achieving a resilient and sustainable local economy.

The Electoral Areas Committee oversees and makes recommendations to the Board regarding services in the Electoral Areas, including local economic development.

To learn more about related strategies and initiatives, visit: What We Do: Economic Development.

We envision strong relationships with First Nations based on trust and mutual respect, partnerships and working together on shared goals.

The First Nations Relations Committee provides advice and recommendations to the Board on items related to relationship-building and Reconciliation.

To learn more about related strategies and initiatives, visit: What We Do: First Nations Relations.

We envision effectively contributing to improved community health and well-being.

The Hospitals and Housing Committee provides advice and recommendations to the CRHD Board on items related to health facilities.

To learn more about related strategies and initiatives, visit What We Do: Health Facilities.

We envision minimizing waste disposal and maximizing waste diversion.

The Environmental Services Committee provides advice and recommendations to the Board on items related to solid waste. 

To learn more about related strategies and initiatives, visit What We Do: Landfill & Recycling.

We envision additional land acquisitions and increased access to parks and recreational trails.

The Regional Parks Committee provides advice and recommendations to the Board on items related to regional parks and trails.

To learn more about related strategies and initiatives, visit What We Do: Parks & Natural Resources Management.

We envision keeping approved plans current and monitoring for effectiveness.

The Planning and Protective Services Committee provides advice and recommendations to the Board on items related to planning and development.

To learn more about related strategies and initiatives, visit What We Do: Planning & Development.

We envision increased regional cooperation in protecting public safety and preparing for, responding to and recovering from emergencies.

The Planning and Protective Services Committee provides advice and recommendations to the Board on items related to public safety and emergency management.

To learn more about related strategies and initiatives, visit What We Do: Protective Services.

We envision residents having access to appropriate and affordable recreation opportunities.

The Peninsula Recreation Commission, Sooke and Electoral Area Parks and Recreation Commission, and Salt Spring Island Parks and Recreation Commission provide advice and direction for sub-regional recreational facilities and services. Galiano, Pender, Saturna and Mayne Islands and the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area each have a Parks and Recreation Commission responsible for coordinating local recreational programs.

To learn more about related strategies and initiatives, visit What We Do: Recreation.

We envision residents have access to convenient, green and affordable multi-modal transportation systems that enhance community well-being.

The Transportation Committee provides advice and recommendations to the Board on items related to transportation.

To learn more about related strategies and initiatives, visit What We Do: Transportation.

We envision efficient and effective management of the region’s wastewater.

The Core Area Liquid Waste Management Committee, Electoral Areas Committee and the Saanich Peninsula Wastewater Commission provide recommendations and advice to the Board on items related to local and sub-regional wastewater systems and management.

To learn more about related strategies and initiatives, visit What We Do: Wastewater.

We envision a sustainable and resilient water supply.

The Regional Water Supply Commission provides direction on items related to drinking water supply for Greater Victoria. Local Service Area Commissions, through the Electoral Areas Committee, provides recommendations and advice to the Board on items related to local water systems.

To learn more about related strategies and initiatives, visit What We Do: Water.