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Amalgamation referendum question unlikely on Victoria, Saanich ballots
Staff say a non-binding question could go on the 2026 ballot, but a provincially authorized referendum is unlikely to meet required conditions in time.
A question of amalgamation between Saanich and Victoria could appear on the ballots this fall, but new information from the province suggests a referendum question may not apply. In 2014, both communities sought the opinion of residents via ballot, asking if there was interest in exploring amalgamation or integration, with residents weighing in favour. During the 2018 election, residents approved by referendum establishing a citizens assembly to…