Courtenay Annual Report 2025 draft

Affordable housing More than a roof over one’s head, adequate housing is a fundamental human right in Canada and an important social determinant of health. It impacts the community’s ability to attract and retain employees and sustain a vibrant economy.

Strategic priorities

2023–26

Status

Notes

Advocate to the province for funding to develop housing, including affordable housing, shelters, supportive housing and social housing

Ongoing

A coordination meeting has been scheduled with regional partners to support advocacy efforts to secure provincial operational funding for day services. In the interim, a temporary winter shelter was in place for the 2025–2026 season. Strategic actions are ongoing, including support for the temporary winter shelter and planning for services through the interim period until BC Housing completes the Braidwood shelter project. Work is underway on a winter shelter strategy, including needs assessment, partnership development and implementation planning, with completion expected mid-2026.

Courtenay homelessness initiatives: temporary day services, belongings storage, temporary housing initiatives and winter shelter strategy

In progress

Infill housing, 5th Street

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