Province Appoints Housing Advisor to North Saanich
North Saanich, BC – The District of North Saanich has been advised that the Province of British Columbia will appoint an independent housing advisor to work with the District under the Housing Supply Act.
The advisor will review actions taken by the District to date and provide recommendations to the Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs related to increasing housing supply.
The Province has acknowledged the District’s progress, including adoption of a new Official Community Plan, ongoing zoning bylaw updates, and infrastructure readiness work, while indicating that further action is needed to meet housing targets.
The District has confirmed it will cooperate fully with the advisory process and has emphasized the importance of solution-focused recommendations that address local constraints and support effective provincial–municipal collaboration.
The advisor’s review is expected to take place between January 19 and March 31, 2026. The advisor’s name and contact information will be provided prior to the review commencing.
Additional updates will be shared as information becomes available.
Media Contact:
Myles Dolphin
Communications and Engagement Manager
District of North Saanich
mdolphin@northsaanich.ca
