Purpose and approach
I ran for Area A director because I believe our rural communities deserve a strong, practical voice at the regional Comox Valley table. Over the past eight years, I have worked with residents, community organizations, other local governments, First Nations and senior governments to tangibly advance community priorities and initiatives in Royston, Union Bay, Fanny Bay, Denman and Hornby.
I believe that effective local government isn’t about promising everything. It’s about listening to concerns and suggestions, building alliances, focus on solving issues (large and small), and invest in the things that matter most to Area A communities. I love the work and find it incredibly rewarding.
Background
Daniel Arbour was elected as Comox Valley Regional District Area A Director in 2018, and re-elected in 2022, representing Royston, Union Bay, Fanny Bay, Denman Island, and Hornby Island. Since 2024, Daniel also holds a position as Partnerships and Grants Specialist at the University of Victoria’s Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions, working remotely from the Comox Valley.
Prior to holding these roles, Daniel worked as an economic development officer on Hornby Island (2014-2018), and as a Program Manager at Ecotrust Canada (2007-2014) including securing a 5 years federally-funded sustainable forest management partnership with the Nuu-Chah-Nulth Nations (2007-2014).
Daniel holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Studies from Royal Roads University, and a certificate in Public Policy Analysis from the London School of Economics.
As Comox Valley Area A Director, Daniel has served on the following Boards and Committees:
- Comox Valley Regional District Board
- Past Chair, Regional Parks and Trails Commission (2023-2024)
- Past Chair, Comox Valley Recreation Commisssion (2019-2022)
- Comox Valley Water Committee
- Comox Strathcona Hospital District Board
- Comox Strathcona Waste Management Board
- Committee of the Whole (CVRD-wide shared services, such as Transit)
- Electoral Areas Committee (Area A, B, and C… mostly parks, community services, planning, development, and Rural OCP)
In addition, Daniel has served on the following external Boards and Committees:
- Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board (2021-2024)
- Past Chair, Standing Committee on Social Economic Development (2023-2024)
- Past Chair, Standing Committee on Municipal Finance, Infrastructure and Transportation (2022-2023)
- Executive Board Member, Vancouver Island Regional Library (2018-2023)
- Board member and Co-Chair, Island Corridor Foundation (2018-2024)
- AVICC Representative: Department of Fisheries – Shellfish Aquaculture Management Advisory Committee (2019-2024)
- Past Chair – Baynes Sound Ecosystem Forum (2020-2022)
Past Election Results:
