In May 2025, the results of an independent, third-party Board Governance Review were delivered to the Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) Board by Deloitte Canada. The review evaluated the structure and composition of Metro Vancouver’s boards and committees, remuneration, and decision-making processes. The review was conducted in partnership with the provincial government.
Deloitte Canada found, through the review that the existing regional district model has served Metro Vancouver well for decades, and in many instances the organization has been recognized as a leader in regional planning and infrastructure delivery. The resulting report identifies opportunities for Metro Vancouver's governance to adapt as population grows and infrastructure investment increases, and outlines 47 recommendations for strengthening the organization's board governance framework.
Metro Vancouver’s Governance Committee is supporting the consideration and implementation of the recommendations. The relevant Metro Vancouver boards will make decisions on the recommendations.
Supporting the MVRD Board’s consideration and implementation of the review’s recommendations is part of the terms of reference of Metro Vancouver’s Governance Committee, and the relevant Metro Vancouver Boards will make decisions on the recommendations.
- Ongoing: The recommendation is being implemented and is ongoing
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Complete: The recommendation has been implemented
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Underway: The action has been considered and is being implemented
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In Work Plan: The recommendation is included in the Governance Committee’s Work Plan and will be assessed by the committee and the applicable boards for relevance and potential implementation
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Pending: The recommendation is expected to be considered in the future
Note: Text of the recommendations below has been adapted from the report to reflect which of the four Metro Vancouver boards the recommendation applies to. The Metro Vancouver Regional District Board has oversight of all standing committees and remuneration.