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Should Victoria and Saanich amalgamate? Citizens’ assembly says ‘yes’ - BC | Globalnews.ca

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Victoria and Saanich citizens' assembly formally recommends the merger of the two Vancouver Island cities.

The citizens’ assembly deliberated for eight months and dozens of hours .

The earliest the idea could be put to voters would be in October 2026 .

If a majority of voters in both cities gave the idea the green light, voters would then elect the first amalgamated city council in 2030 .

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