Participation in civic life contributes to the well being of our community and to our sense of connection to one another. By engaging, we foster leadership that helps build and maintain a vibrant community. How are we doing with respect to Belonging and Leadership? You told us: B-

Charitable giving Of the people in Greater Victoria who filed tax returns in 2007, 28.0% reported making donations to charitable organizations, down slightly from 28.4% in 2006 and 28.9% in 2005. The median amount donated was $340 in 2007, slightly more than the $320 in 2006 and $300 in 2005.
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Sense of belonging In 2008, 68.5% of South Vancouver Island seniors 65 and over reported a somewhat or very strong sense of belonging to their local community, compared with 65.1% of all South Vancouver Island residents 12 and over. This is less than the 72.9% of British Columbian seniors and 72.7% of Canadian seniors who reported a somewhat or very strong sense of belonging in 2008, and a significant decrease from the 78.9% of South Vancouver Island seniors who reported the same in 2007. Grade: B-
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Voter turnout Voter turnout for the 2008 federal election in Greater Victoria was 67.5%, considerably higher than the 60.1% in BC and 58.8% in Canada. Grade: C+
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Internet use In 2007, 79.1% of Greater Victoria residents 16 and over used the Internet for personal use in their home, considerably more than the 73.6% of British Columbians and 68.6% of Canadians. Grade: B+
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United Way campaign In 2008, the Victoria United Way campaign raised $6.33 million, slightly more than the $6.30 million in 2007. Grade: B+
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Source: Statistics Canada