It's not just the Garry Oaks at Braefoot that are at stake: Quadra McKenzie Plan Public Hearing
Thank you to the well over 3000 signers of this petition to save the mighty Braefoot Oaks!
Your support at the previous Quadra McKenzie Plan discussion at Saanich Council, and numerous letters sent in support, appear to have had a strong impact.
We are at a critical juncture:
Saanich Council is set to likely approve of the Quadra McKenzie Plan in only a couple days.
The Songhees First Nation has slammed the plan, calling for its postponement in order for meaningful indigenous consultation.
Songhees Nation Slams Saanich’s Quadra McKenzie Plan, calls for postponement on it: District provides meek response that protects the interests of developers over the natural and cultural environment. – CRD Watch Homepage
On May 22, 2026 – the Songhees First Nation, wrote a strong rebuke of Saanich’s Quadra McKenzie Plan (QMP), noting that the plan does not protect the indigenous environment in the plan’s area, “from ongoing development pressures.”
The Songhees nation calls Saanich Council to “Postpone adoption of the Quadra McKenzie Plan pending meaningful consultation with Songhees Nation regarding Garry Oak ecosystem analysis, cumulative impacts, and long term stewardship planning”
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What you can do:
Instructions on how to send in written correspondence and or participate (it is not necessary to register to speak) for the Tuesday June 16, 2026 Saanich Public Hearing on the Quadra McKenzie Plan is at the following link:
https://saanichca.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=4246
The Quadra McKenzie Plan can also be viewed by clicking on the agenda item and then clicking on:
Quadra McKenzie Plan (Attachments A)
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Thank you again for all of your much needed support to save the Mighty Braefoot Oaks!!!!!!!
For more information, please email: yparizeau@gmail.com