Stay Informed on the 2026 to 2030 Financial Plan

  The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) is kicking off its financial planning process for 2026, and we want to hear from you! What services matter most to you? Where do you think investment is needed? Your input will help guide decisions that can shape the future of our communities.  

  This questionnaire should take no longer than five minutes to answer and, as a thank you for taking this time to provide your input, you can enter to win a gift card from a local Sunshine Coast business. The questionnaire will remain open until November 14.  

Your answers will help inform the SCRD Board as they begin the Financial Planning process for 2026. The first meetings take place in late October, followed by Round 1 Budget in December, and Round 2 Budget in February.  

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) invites residents to provide input following the introduction of a new paid-on-call compensation model for volunteer firefighters across its four fire departments.

The SCRD’s dedicated volunteer firefighters, which include Egmont and District Volunteer Fire Department, Halfmoon Bay Volunteer Fire Department, Roberts Creek Volunteer Fire Department and Gibsons and District Volunteer Fire Department provide 24/7 emergency response to our communities.  

These firefighters must meet the same provincial training standards as career firefighters. The updated compensation system, implemented in August 2025, provides hourly pay for emergency response, training, and department activities while maintaining the volunteer status of all members. You can read more about that here.  

As the SCRD integrates this model into long-term financial planning, community input will play a key role. The SCRD Board has directed staff to conduct public engagement to ensure residents understand the changes and have an opportunity to share feedback. 

You can provide your feedback by completing this short questionnaire: