Results of Online Public Survey re DRAFT 2021/2022 Budget

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Results of Online Public Survey re DRAFT 2021/2022 Budget 
Between January 22 and February 7, 2021, the public were invited to comment on the Islands Trust draft 
2021/22 budget through an online anonymous survey.  
The survey was completed by 941 members of the public and took, on average, 9.5 minutes to complete 
with a 66% estimated completion rate.  
So that some context is provided, below the full text of the survey has been included alongside the 
results, which also features the raw data of all responses submitted through the survey process.  
Survey Introductory Text 
We Need Your Input! 
Thank you for taking the time to complete our Budget 2021/22 survey.  
 
Before you start, there are some things you need to know: 
 
Survey Closes 
Sunday, February 7th, 11:59 p.m. 
 
Anonymous Survey and Personal Information 
When you complete the survey you are anonymous. 
 
Survey results, and any other input we get about Budget 2021/22, may be shared publically at Islands 
Trust meetings, on our website, through social media, or in our publications or documents. 
 
Any personal information gathered through this survey is subject to the Freedom of Information and 
Protection of Privacy Act. Enquiries about the collection or use of information in this survey can be 
directed to the Islands Trust’s Legislative Services Manager at 250.405.5188.  
 
The Islands Trust will not collect, use, or disclose personal information using this SurveyMonkey survey. 
Please be aware, however, that IP addresses are collected by SurveyMonkey itself. 
 
There can be only one survey response per computer. If you share a computer with someone who also 
wants to respond, please work together on your response, or email your comments to us at 
budget@islandstrust.bc.ca.    
 
 
 
 
 

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Tell us about yourself 
Question 1 
 941 out of 941 competed (100%) who participated in the survey completed question 1 
 
The Islands Trust Area occupies almost 5200 square kilometres within the Salish Sea. 
 
In the graph below, 32 participants had an opportunity to provide other reasons why they were 
connected to the island.  
 
Question 2 
 941 out of 941 (100%) who participated in the survey completed question 2 
 
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I am a full-time resident
I am a part-time resident
Other (Please explain):
I am a visitor
I do not wish to answer
I am a member of a First Nation within the Islands Trust
Area
The Islands Trust Area occupies almost 5200 square kilometres 
within the Salish Sea. What is your connection to the islands? 
Check as many as apply:
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Property Owner
Visitor
Part-time Resident
Advocator
Indigenous person
Renter
Other connections to the islands

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The Islands Trust Area is made up of 13 local trust areas and Bowen Island Municipality.  
 
In the graph below, 30 participants provided other areas they feel most connected with.  
 
 
 
 
 
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