Economic Development

The 3rd-period report of 2024 summarizes actions and metrics in alignment with the 2023-2025 Economic Development Action Plan. Key indicators (engagement, projects, and use of funds) help measure the effectiveness and progress of the programs and initiatives. Read the report.

The Manager of Economic Development has actively engaged with internal stakeholders and external partners to present an Economic Development Action Plan 2023-2025 for the Council, which is an assessment to date of previous documents and includes active programs and activities. Read the report.

The township engaged with the South Island Prosperity Partnership to create a roadmap to build on the existing economic development strategy.  This roadmap reflects a new commitment to community prosperity that draws equally on economic and socio-community values and interests. Read the report. 

Council approved the Township of Esquimalt Economic Development Strategy on October 27, 2014. The document was shaped over two years through input from industry, local businesses, community groups and residents. The strategy comprises 15 unique strategies targeting four focus areas for action: business attraction and retention, commercial and industrial revitalization, community image, and quality of life.  Read the report.