By Douglas magazine
South Island Prosperity Partnership (SIPP) says its Rising Economy Taskforce report shows Greater Victoria is at a tipping point.
The Rising Economy Taskforce — a coalition of 35 business and nonprofit leaders from across Greater Victoria — launched in March 2025 in response to escalating geopolitical tensions with the U.S. and the potential impact of tariffs on the local economy.
Built on the success of the first Rising Economy Taskforce in 2020, which was established to address the economic challenges posed by the pandemic, this new coalition engaged hundreds of people across Greater Victoria through surveys, working sessions, and public forums…
