As the Victoria Foundation's annual Vital Signs program celebrates a remarkable 20 years, residents are encouraged to have their say in the annual check-up of the region.
Open now until May 30, the 2025 Vital Signs citizen survey explores a variety of issue areas for Greater Victoria, from transportation and housing to the arts and the environment. Everyone, from youth and young families to seniors, is encouraged to participate in the survey, which, along with local facts and statistics, will help inform this year's Victoria's Vital Signs report.
In turn, the report – one of many created by community foundations across Canada – becomes a vital document to help local governments, nonprofits and philanthropists in their decision-making.
Your Voice. Your Victoria!
Throughout its 20 years, Victoria's Vital Signs has endeavoured to identify issues facing our community, while looking to the future with possible solutions. This year, with presenting sponsor Coast Capital, the theme “Your Voice. Your Victoria!” reminds residents of the power of their collective voice and its ability to have a meaningful impact.
This year's survey asks participants to weigh in on 12 issue areas related to quality of life in the region, including housing, safety, health and wellness, belonging and engagement, and more. Residents living in the capital region can fill out a short or long version of the survey online, and as a thank you, have a chance to win one of three $100 Country Grocer gift cards!
“For 20 years, Victoria’s Vital Signs has been an important and influential report card on the health and wellbeing of our region,” says Victoria Foundation CEO Sandra Richardson. “Our region faces complex and integrated challenges, and through the collective voices of our community, we can continue to identify and coordinate on solutions that will last far beyond the next 20 years.”
The Victoria's Vital Signs Citizen Survey is open until Friday, May 30 at noon. After completing the survey, residents will be entered into the gift card draw – double your chances to win by filling out the long version. It only takes 10 minutes or less!
Link to the survey from the Victoria Foundation website at go.victoriavitalsigns.ca/survey or scan the QR code below.
