Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing response to inquiry on Greater Victoria amalgamation below.  Are you satisfied with this response?  

The NDP promised an in-depth amalgamation review prior to the May election.  Write to your MLA and  Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and insist that the  democratic will of the people of Greater Victoria be acted upon.
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 Duncan & North Cowichan Citizens' Assembly recommend amalgamation

Mona Kaiser, Member of Duncan Citizens' Assembly, and North Cowichan Councillor Maeve Maguire address Amalgamation Yes Annual General Meeting, 2017

Listen to Amalgamation Yes on cfax radio, March 28, 2017 ​
WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL SITE OF AMALGAMATION YES 
  • Almost 3 years have passed since Greater Victoria residents voted 75% for change to the status quo of governance in our region. 
  • What is your local council doing to implement the democratic will of the electorate? 
  • When will the Province of BC undertake the promised governance review?
  • Greater Victoria, the Capital Region of British Columbia, has a population of approximately 368,000.
  • Is this the best way to govern the region?  Is less more?
  • We believe our communities can be improved. 
  • The Board and members of Amalgamation Yes advocate for an independent, unbiased study of our regional governance to be undertaken by the Province, leading to binding referendum.
  • We are volunteers who reside in municipalities throughout the region, and are your friends and neighbours.  We believe in vibrant neighourhoods and fairness to communities.  Read more about the mission and founders.
REGISTER YOUR OPINION:  ONGOING POLL
This online poll has been running for 3 years.  

"Are you in favour of reducing the number of municipalities in the Capital Region through amalgamation?"
​Results as at August 18, 2017:
YES: 87.1%
No:   12.9%
2016 Census:  Population data for municipalities within the CRD
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PROGRESS TOWARDS CITIZEN-LED CHOICE IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT

75% voted YES to a non-binding referendum question in the November 2014 municipal elections.  Immediately after the election, the Honourable Coralee Oakes, BC Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural  Development, issued the following statement, and subsequently  committed to a Provincially-funded amalgamation study.  Premier Christy Clark also voiced her support for the referendum results and reforming our local government.  Read more.
The NDP, elected May 2017, made a  commitment for a governance study.

Chronology of Significant Events -- a progress report.
Keep in touch by visiting this website often for news and progress updates and by signing up for membership and newsletters. Stay on top of all the media articles dealing with amalgamation.

The Amalgamation Yes initiative could not have succeeded without the incredible support of thousands and thousands of Greater Victorians. The momentum for change is fully underway, and we look forward to many positive developments over the coming months.


amalgamation referendum results
Tony Heemskerk of Amalgamation Yes speaks to Global TV News, November 18, 2014
MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2014




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