Strategic Plan 2023-2026

Our natural environment is our greatest asset. We are committed to taking action on climate change, starting from within the administration and reducing our corporate contributions to greenhouse gas emissions. Our Dufferin Climate Action Plan and Together for Change: Dufferin’s Climate Adaptation Strategy provide a roadmap to empower our community members to participate and embrace climate solutions so that we can advance a more sustainable and resilient community.

OUR GOALS
1. Establish the County as a leader in climate action
2. We will enhance and conserve Dufferin’s natural environment

Dufferin County is a vibrant, caring, and welcoming community, built on a shared sense of purpose and a collaborative spirit. We also know that there is work ahead to address key social challenges and ensure that our most vulnerable community members have the supports they need when they need them. As a County, we will continue to collaborate with our local community partners and service providers who know our community best and drive the outcomes we seek: a community where everyone can thrive.

OUR GOALS
1.Increase affordable and attainable housing options
2. Support community well-being and safety through collaboration and partnerships
3. Explore opportunities to improve access to healthcare services

A growing economy contributes to a thriving community. With its strong agricultural foundation, expanding urban centres and strategic location near the Greater Toronto Area, Dufferin is well primed to support business expansion and growth, investment attraction, and high-quality jobs. The County can support this vision by focusing on the key enablers – the people, processes, and tools – for economic success.

OUR GOALS
1. Advance County-wide economic and workforce development
2. Improve broadband and cellular connectivity

Public service is at the heart of Dufferin County. As the County continues to grow, we will maintain our focus on public service excellence through a program of continuous improvement. This means continuing to explore opportunities to ensure effective and efficient service delivery, advance organizational transformation and modernization, and promote enhanced engagement both within the administration and with the people we serve.

OUR GOALS
1. Identify opportunities to improve governance and service delivery
2. Improve the County’s internal and external communications

Dufferin County is a community for everyone. As we grow and evolve, we will work to ensure that our programs, services, and resources are responsive to the needs of community and reduce barriers to access. As an administration, we will lead by example and are committed to fostering a workplace culture that embodies the values of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility.

OUR GOALS
1. Align programs, services and infrastructure with changing community needs
2. Ensure that the County is an inclusive, equitable and supportive Employer of Choice