The survey ran from March 7 to March 28, 2025, and was conducted entirely online. A total of 2,794 members responded out of a potential 8,683, resulting in a completion rate of 32.17%. This yields a margin of error of ±1.53 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.
A significant majority of respondents fell within the age range of 66 to 75 years. The largest component of respondents joined between 2022 and 2025, largely due to the 75th Anniversary recruitment campaign in 2022. The survey looked at whether those respondents had different responses than the longer-term members.
Dr. Rich Brown presented the results of the 2025 BCGREA General Member Survey at the 2025 AGM in Tsawwassen. His slide presentation can be viewed at
Overview of 2025 BCGREA Membership Survey
The Membership Survey Report can be downloaded in two versions:
- Complete BCGREA Membership Survey Report (PDF)
- Streamlined BCGREA Membership Survey Report – comments removed (PDF)
Highlights of the Survey Findings
- All services offered by the BCGREA are valuable to the vast majority of members.
- Representation of the Public Service Pension Plan Board of Trustees, supporting organizations that advocate for seniors, and disseminating information were among the most valued services
- Email is the preferred method of communication
- Members who joined during or after the 2022 campaign are statistically more comfortable with communications technology than members who joined prior
- A full 70% of members rarely or never participate in branch activities, but nonetheless still value branch services
- Over 78% of members support a $5 increase in annual fees
