The CRD and CRHC present 2024 Annual Reports

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Victoria, BC – The Capital Regional District (CRD) and the Capital Region Housing Corporation (CRHC) both released their 2024 Annual Reports, providing an overview of the work completed over the last year and highlighting the progress made on the 2023 – 2026 CRD Board’s Priorities to support a growing region. Progress Reports were also released for three significant areas: Solid Waste, Climate Action, and Regional Parks and Trails. 

“May is a pivotal time for the CRD as it marks our reporting period. It's a valuable time for us to reflect on the accomplishments of the past year," said CRD Board Chair, Cliff McNeil-Smith. “We are now halfway through our Board’s term, and it can be easy to overlook the progress we’ve made during our daily work. The Annual and Progress Reports give us the opportunity to celebrate our successes and underscore the value of strategic planning as we see how our plans are taking shape. By focusing on our priorities, we are continuing to build a vibrant, sustainable, and resilient region.” 

Key highlights from the past year include ​designing the Rural Housing Program Pilot Project to prototype housing solutions better suited to rural communities, partnering with the Provincial Government and the Government of Canada to create affordable housing units, improving accessibility and infrastructure in regional parks and on regional trails, and strengthening government-to-government relationships with First Nations. 

The CRHC’s 2024 Annual Report outlines the work done in the last year to achieve the commitment to improve and expand housing opportunities. The CRHC is the largest non-profit housing provider on Vancouver Island and, since 2019, has gone through an unprecedented period of growth, adding 813 homes to the region. The Corporation now provides homes to over 4,200 tenants with 2,028 homes in 53 buildings across eight municipalities. Major accomplishments in 2024 include the completion of Michigan Square and making significant steps toward the completion of the Caledonia project, set to open in 2025. For more information and to view the 2024 Annual Report, please visit www.capitalregionhousing.ca.

Each term, the CRD Board sets the strategic priorities, policies and direction that guide the activities of the organization. On April 30, 2025, the CRD Board held their annual check-in on the strategic priorities identified in the 2023-2026 Corporate Plan [PDF/10.6MB]. The Board confirmed the CRD’s vision, mission and mandate as well as the priorities, which continue to be:

  • Transportation
  • Housing
  • Climate Action & Environment
  • First Nations
  • Governance

Details about initiatives underway and the planning process are available at www.crd.ca/plans.

More details regarding the CRD Progress Reports can be found in the attached backgrounder. To learn more and view the 2024 CRD Annual Report online, please visit www.crd.ca/reporting.

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The CRD delivers regional, sub-regional and local services to 13 municipalities and three electoral areas on southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Governed by a 24-member Board of Directors, the CRD works collaboratively with First Nations and government partners to enable sustainable growth, foster community well-being, and develop cost-effective infrastructure while continuing to provide core services to residents throughout the region. Visit us online at www.crd.ca. 

For media inquiries, please contact:
Andy Orr, Senior Manager
CRD Corporate Communications
Tel: 250.360.3229
Cell: 250.216.5492
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Progress Report Background

 

Regional Parks and Trails 

The 2024 Regional Parks & Trails Annual Progress Report presents progress on the implementation of the ten-year Strategic Plan.

The Plan establishes five goal areas: Reconciliation; Conservation; Visitor Experience; Climate Action & Resiliency; and Access & Equity.

Overall, the Regional Parks & Trails Progress Report demonstrates that progress is on track with 75% or more of the targeted progress achieved in 2024. Highlights include:

  • Cultural monitors supervised projects at several regional parks.
  • Cultural programming offered to a growing number of park visitors.
  • 20 hectares of regional park land restored.
  • State of Outdoor Recreation Report completed.
  • Enhancements made to existing outdoor recreation opportunities through trail restoration, trail re-routing, and infrastructure maintenance. 
  • Mayne Island Regional Trail completed.
  • Grant funding secured to support the Regional Trestle Renewal, Trail Widening and Lighting project.
  • Accessible Facility Guidelines for regional parks were developed.
  • Dozens of accessible public programs and events were offered by interpretive staff.

Climate Action Strategy

The 2024 Climate Action Progress Report documents progress made on the CRD’s Climate Action Strategy.

In late 2021, the CRD Board approved a renewed CRD Climate Action Strategy. The strategy includes a five-year action plan which outlines six goals with 127 actions that will guide CRD services through 2025.

The six goal areas include: climate focused decision making; sustainable land use, planning and preparedness; low-carbon mobility; low-carbon and resilient buildings and infrastructure; resilient and abundant nature, ecosystems, and food systems; and minimized waste. 

Overall, the Climate Action Progress Report demonstrates that progress is on track, with 75% or more of the targeted progress achieved in 2024. Highlights include:

  • Advanced the Regional Foodlands Trust, approved in early 2025.
  • Developed the Regional Parks Stewardship Plan and Land Acquisition Strategy. 
  • Partnered with First Nations on park management, cultural site protection, and restoration planning. 
  • Advanced Hartland Renewable Natural Gas project.
  • Expanded education programs and developed a circular economy lesson plan. 
  • Enrolled over 300 residents in the Home Energy Navigator.
  • Launched thermal imaging kits and refreshed Climate Action To-Go kits with local libraries. 
  • Completed Sustainable Commute Pilot with CFB Esquimalt and Seaspan. Expanded Ready Step Roll school programs at Tillicum Elementary and Tribal Schools.
  • Launched the Capital Region Extreme Heat Information Portal.
  • Led inter-municipal climate, emergency, and planning committees.

Solid Waste Management Plan

The 2024 Solid Waste Management Plan Progress Report identifies progress towards implementing the CRD’s 2021 Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP).

In British Columbia, regional districts develop SWMPs under the provincial Environmental Management Act that set high-level long-term visions for managing solid waste in accordance with the 5R Pollution Prevention Hierarchy of reduce, reuse, recycle, resource recovery, and residuals management.

The CRD’s SWMP includes four goals and 15 strategies with 72 actions and staff began implementation in 2021.

The four goal areas include: to surpass the provincial per capita waste disposal target; to extend the life of Hartland Landfill to the year 2100 and beyond; to have informed citizens that take part effectively in proper waste management practices; and to ensure that the CRD’s solid waste services are financially sustainable. 

Overall, the Solid Waste Management Plan Progress Report demonstrates that progress is on track with 75% or more of the targeted progress achieved in 2024. Highlights include:

  • The 2024 Solid Waste Market Research and Engagement Study reported 74% of residents show positive attitudes across five waste management behaviours.
  • The Rethink Waste Community Grant funded 24 projects ($70,300).
  • General refuse material bans at Hartland Landfill on wood (clean and treated) and asphalt shingles resulted in 9,600 tonnes of material being diverted for recycling or energy recovery.
  • The CRD started the Waste Stream Collector Incentive Program to promote multi-stream collection services. 
  • The 2024 disposal rate was 338 kg/capita from 2023.
  • The Material Diversion Transfer Station was built at Hartland Landfill. 
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Territorial Acknowledgement

The CRD conducts its business within the Territories of many First Nations, all of whom have a long-standing relationship with the land and waters from time immemorial that continues to this day. Statement of Reconciliation