Islands Trust Annual Report 2023-2024

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Preserving and protecting over 450 islands in the Salish Sea
2023/24  
Annual Report 

Reconciliation Declaration 
Islands Trust Council acknowledges that the lands and waters that 
encompass the Islands Trust Area have been home to Indigenous 
Peoples since time immemorial and honours the rich history, 
stewardship, and cultural heritage that embody this place we all 
call home.
The Islands Trust Council is committed to establishing and 
maintaining mutually respectful relationships between Indigenous 
and non-Indigenous peoples. Islands Trust states a commitment to 
Reconciliation with the understanding that this commitment is a 
long-term relationship-building and healing process.
The Islands Trust Council will strive to create opportunities for 
knowledge-sharing and understanding as people come together 
to preserve and protect the special nature of the islands within the 
Salish Sea.
Adopted: March 14, 2019 Islands Trust Council on Gabriola Island

Contents
5 Message from the Islands Trust Council Chair
6 Message from the Chief Administrative Officer
8 The Islands Trust Area
10 Organization and Responsibilities
12 2023/24 Key Accomplishments
14 Islands Trust Council 
16 Reconciliation and Relationship Building 
18      Advocacy      
19 Climate Action
20 Delegations and Presentations to Islands Trust Council
23 Policy Statement Amendment Process
26 Islands Trust Council Committees
42 Local Trust Committees and Bowen Island Municipality
70 Legislative Services – Administrative Fairness and Freedom 
of Information
71 Bylaw Compliance and Enforcement 
73 Appendix A: Strategic Plan 2018 — 2022
88 Islands Trust Conservancy Annual Report
107   Appendix B: Islands Trust Financial Statements 
129   Appendix C: Islands Trust Conservancy Financial Statements
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Message from the 
Islands Trust Council 
Chair
I am a resident of Thetis Island where I live and work on the unceded 
territory of the Coast Salish People, particularly that of the Penelakut 
Tribe and Lyackson First Nation. After 36 years, my gratitude for 
this place remains strong and as the elected Chair of Islands Trust 
Council, I feel privileged to work in these communities and uphold 
the Islands Trust’s preserve and protect mandate.
As Chair of the Islands Trust Council, it is my privilege 
to present to you our annual report for the year 2023/24.
This past year has been marked by both challenges 
and achievements as we continue our commitment 
to preserving and protecting the unique beauty and 
ecological integrity of the Trust Area. The dedication 
and resilience of my fellow trustees, Islands Trust staff, 
and community members has allowed us to continue to 
fulfill the preserve and protect mandate.
By working closely with local governments, and interested and 
affected parties, we have encouraged responsible land use planning and 
infrastructure development that respects the ecological sensitivities of 

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