CESC Initiatives

Affordable Housing

Affordable housing is a top priority for the Regional Director(s) of the Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area (SGI EA) and the Southern Gulf Islands Community Economic Sustainability Commission (SGI CESC), which has identified the need for affordable housing as a key factor influencing the economic and social sustainability of the islands.

Broadband Initiative

Developing a sustainable economy in the Southern Gulf Islands requires that we have the infrastructure in place to attract and retain creative people who conduct their business in the “digital economy”. These individuals want access to affordable, reliable, broadband Internet service from their home-based offices as well as business centres.

The five island communities of South Pender, North Pender, Mayne, Galiano and Saturna all have agricultural and food growing of varying capacity and scale. All have a range of common interests, issues and goals for their agricultural land base.
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Food and Agriculture

SGI organizations contribute to economic sustainability in the region. Events and programs hosted by NPOs attract thousands of visitors to our shores, and bring millions of dollars into our communities annually. The Sustainable Funding Initiative (SGI SFI) combines education, resource knowledge, and direct support to develop the capacity of Southern Gulf Island organizations. The program receives funding from the SGI Community Economic Sustainability Commission (CESC), and is delivered by regional non-profit the SGI Community Resource Centre.
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Non-Profit Support

Southern Gulf Island transportation improvements are a strategic priority for the Capital Regional District. The goal is to assist in growing the local economy while minimizing environmental concerns related to single-occupancy vehicles.
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Affordable Housing

Broadband Initiative

The five island communities of South Pender, North Pender, Mayne, Galiano and Saturna all have agricultural and food growing of varying capacity and scale. All have a range of common interests, issues and goals for their agricultural land base. Read more »​

Food and Agriculture

Non-Profit Support

Southern Gulf Island transportation improvements are a strategic priority for the Capital Regional District. The goal is to assist in growing the local economy while minimizing environmental concerns related to single-occupancy vehicles. Read more »​

Transportation

The five island communities of South Pender, North Pender, Mayne, Galiano and Saturna all have agricultural and food growing of varying capacity and scale. All have a range of common interests, issues and goals for their agricultural land base.
Read more »

Southern Gulf Island transportation improvements are a strategic priority for the Capital Regional District. The goal is to assist in growing the local economy while minimizing environmental concerns related to single-occupancy vehicles.
Read more »