At its meeting yesterday, Dufferin County Council approved the 2023 to 2026 Dufferin County Strategic Plan. The County’s vision under the Strategic Plan is “A community that grows together”.

The Strategic Plan will guide Council and staff as the County plans for the future, and form the foundation of operational plans, the annual budget, recommendations to Council and day-to-day decision making. The Plan was developed through collaboration with the community, Council and staff, and will be the roadmap for the next four years as the County looks to contribute to positive and meaningful outcomes that make Dufferin a great place to live, do business and visit.

There are five priority areas under the Strategic Plan, and each priority area has corresponding goals:

• Climate and Environment
  • Establish the County as a leader in climate action
  • Enhance and conserve Dufferin’s natural environment
• Community
  • Increase affordable and attainable housing options
  • Support community well-being and safety through collaboration and partnerships
  • Explore opportunities to improve access to healthcare services
• Economy
  • Advance County-wide economic and workforce development
  • Improve broadband and cellular connectivity
• Governance
  • Identify opportunities to improve governance and service delivery
  • Improve the County’s internal and external communications
• Equity
  • Align programs, services and infrastructure with changing community needs
  • Ensure that the County is an inclusive, equitable and supportive Employer of Choice

The County is also adopting Climate and Equity Lenses that will be applied across the entire administration. Climate and equity considerations will be embedded into the County’s decision-making and how it delivers the services its community relies upon every day.

The County will report on its progress and performance to staff, County Council, and the public to ensure long-term success.

Read the 2023 to 2026 Strategic Plan here.

“Yesterday, Dufferin County Council approved the 2023 to 2026 Strategic Plan. The Plan is ambitious, and aims to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing all communities and organizations, including the impacts of climate change, housing affordability, community safety, employee well-being, and racism and discrimination. It is our great privilege to serve the community of Dufferin County. Through collaboration with community members, partner organizations and agencies, businesses, and others, we will build on the work we have done and continue to chart a path to a sustainable, inclusive, and prosperous future in Dufferin County.”

– Wade Mills, Warden, Dufferin County

 “Dufferin County is pleased to share its 2023 to 2026 Strategic Plan for our community. The Plan reflects our shared vision, mission and values and outlines our key priority areas, goals, and initiatives for the next four years and beyond. The County will also be using Climate and Equity Lenses to guide our actions as we work to create a community where all can thrive, regardless of individual circumstances. We are excited to implement our plan and achieve the goals under our priority areas. Thank you to our community for taking part and helping to shape the future of Dufferin County.”

– Sonya Pritchard, Chief Administrative Officer, Dufferin County