Advocacy
Championing the interests of the business community and bringing local business perspectives into the conversations shaping the Peninsula.
Ongoing Committee Work
The Chamber Marine Sector Committee
This effort is about building awareness, coordination, and participation around the Chamber's Marine Sector Committee and the future of the industrial marine sector on the Saanich Peninsula.
The Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is pleased to introduce the Marine Sector Committee, a focused initiative created to support and advocate for the region's industrial marine sector.
The Saanich Peninsula is a recognized hub for marine activity in the Pacific Northwest, serving both recreational boating and industrial marine businesses. With established marine assets and a strong concentration of industry expertise, the region has significant potential for growth.
At the same time, businesses in this sector face challenges that can limit expansion and long-term sustainability. The Marine Committee exists to help address those challenges through coordination, advocacy, and sector-wide collaboration.
Key Focus Areas
What the Marine Committee Is Focused On
Through engagement with industry stakeholders, the Chamber has identified several priority areas where coordinated support is needed.
Sector Scope and Economic Impact
The committee is working to better define the size, shape, and economic contribution of the marine sector on the Peninsula, including building a stronger picture of the businesses that make up the industry.
Land Use and Working Harbour Advocacy
Marine businesses depend on industrial lands and functioning waterfront access. The committee helps surface land use, zoning, and working harbour issues that affect long-term business viability.
Workforce Development
Access to skilled labour is a growing concern across the sector. The committee supports stronger connections between marine businesses, training pathways, and workforce development efforts.
How the Committee Helps
The Marine Committee provides a practical structure for collaboration and action across the sector.
- Brings marine businesses together to share information, align priorities, and address common challenges.
- Collects and organizes sector data to support better decision-making and stronger advocacy.
- Engages with local governments on land use, zoning, and working harbour issues affecting marine businesses.
- Supports connections between marine businesses, training organizations, and workforce development initiatives.
- Creates a more coordinated and consistent voice for the marine sector on the Saanich Peninsula.
Get Involved
The Chamber is committed to supporting a strong and resilient marine sector. If you would like to learn more about the committee or express interest in participating, we would love to hear from you.
This is a great fit for business owners, industry stakeholders, and community members who care about the future of the marine industry on the Peninsula.
Marine Sector Committee
Want to Join the Committee?
Complete the form below and the Chamber team will follow up with next steps for Marine Sector Committee participation.