March 11, 2025: Islands Trust Council Appoints New Chair

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Bowen, Denman, Gabriola, Galiano, Gambier, Hornby, Lasqueti, Mayne, N. Pender, Salt Spring, Saturna, S. Pender, Thetis 
 
 
 
March 11, 2025 – for immediate release 2025-5-IT 
 
Islands Trust Council Appoints New Chair 
 
Lək̓ ʷəŋən, METULIYE/Victoria, B.C. – The Islands Trust Council elected Laura Patrick as its new Chair today, during 
the first day of its March quarterly meeting, being held in Nanaimo. Laura Patrick has served the Salt Spring Island 
Local Trust Area since 2018 and steps into the leadership role with a commitment to advancing the Islands Trust’s 
preserve and protect mandate. 
 
“It is an honour to be elected as Chair of Islands Trust Council,” said Chair Patrick. “As we navigate the challenges 
and priorities ahead, I am committed to working collaboratively with my fellow trustees to make progress on the 
issues that matter to islanders. The work of local trust committees, Bowen Island Municipality, and the Islands 
Trust Conservancy is essential in this, and I look forward to supporting continued cooperative efforts to preserve 
and protect the Islands Trust Area.” 
 
The Chair of Islands Trust Council guides discussions at Islands Trust Council, Islands Trust Executive Committee, 
and certain local trust committee meetings, and acts as the spokesperson for the organization. Trustees across the 
Islands Trust Area will continue their work, ensuring local decision-making remains responsive and aligned with 
local priorities and the preserve and protect mandate. 
 
Outgoing Chair Peter Luckham, who has served three terms as Islands Trust Council Chair, will continue as a 
trustee for the Thetis Island Local Trust Area. Throughout his tenure, he has been a dedicated leader, bringing 
passion and commitment to the role. The Islands Trust Council thanks Peter Luckham for his years of service as 
Chair and looks forward to his continued contributions as a trustee. 
 
Any changes to Executive Committee member assignments as chairs of local trust committees will be announced 
on March 14, 2025. 
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Islands Trust is a special-purpose government representing over 30,000 people living within the Islands Trust Area 
and 10,000 non-resident property owners. The Islands Trust Area is located within Coast Salish territory and is the 
homeland to many Coast Salish Peoples who have called this place home since time immemorial. Islands Trust is 
responsible for preserving and protecting the Islands Trust Area and its unique amenities and environment through 
conservation-oriented land use planning and regulation, education, and cooperation with First Nations and other 
agencies. The Islands Trust Area covers the islands and waters between the British Columbia mainland and 
southern Vancouver Island. It includes 13 major islands and more than 450 smaller islands covering 5,200 square 
kilometres. 
 
 
Contact:  
Laura Patrick, Chair, Islands Trust Council - 250.538.8170 
Rueben Bronee, Chief Administrative Officer, via Morgana van Nieke

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