Esquimalt Councillor Tim Morrison has an extensive record of community service and knowledgeable governance experience. As part of his many leadership responsibilities, he serves as Chair of the Capital Region Emergency Service Telecommunications Inc. (C.R.E.S.T.) Board of Directors.

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A seasoned communications professional, Tim works in a senior communications role at a Crown corporation. He has also worked, volunteered and travelled throughout the world. Having visited nearly 90 countries on six continents, Tim has experienced a vast array of communities and a diversity of cultures.  He has been a teacher, journalist, adventure tour guide and travel writer.

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Tim is a registered member of the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) and a graduate of Simon Fraser University where he studied political science, communications and geography. He also holds a Certificate in Urban Studies. Tim’s introduction to community politics began during his final year of university, running as a youth candidate and successfully elected to his local school board.

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Youth-Related Initiative Successes:

• Implemented direct youth involvement in Esquimalt’s governance by mandating two voting seats on Esquimalt’s Environment, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee must be reserved for youth members.

• Implemented Esquimalt’s Active Transportation Network making it significantly safer for cycling which Esquimalt youth expressed as a preferred mode of transportation.

• Successfully advocated for more frequent BC Transit service, particularly for student-related routes connecting Esquimalt to UVic.

• Created over 2000 new housing units, many of which are rental apartments that provide more options for youth in need of homes.