Corporate Strategic Plan

A Special Committee of the Whole meeting was held on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., at Town Hall. During this meeting, StrategyCorp presented the final draft of the Corporate Strategic Plan, which incorporated feedback received from Council and the community through the validation phase and information sessions conducted in late 2025. The purpose of the meeting is for Council to review the final draft and provide any additional comments before the Plan is finalized for formal approval. 

The Committee voted 6-0 to endorse the Corporate Strategic Plan in principle and to direct staff to work with StrategyCorp to finalize the Corporate Strategic Plan based on feedback provided during the meeting. The finalized Corporate Strategic Plan will be presented at a Special Meeting of Council to be scheduled by the Town Clerk. Additional details will be shared as they become available.  

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If Council recommends proceeding with the adoption of the Corporate Strategic Plan at the January 27 meeting, a Special Council Meeting may be scheduled for Monday, February 9, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., at Town Hall, to consider approval and adoption of the Plan.

A Special Committee of the Whole meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., at Town Hall. During this meeting, StrategyCorp will present the final draft of the Corporate Strategic Plan, which incorporates feedback received from Council and the community through the validation phase and information sessions conducted in late 2025. The purpose of the meeting is for Council to review the final draft and provide any additional comments before the Plan is finalized for formal approval.

If Council recommends proceeding with the adoption of the Corporate Strategic Plan at the January 27 meeting, a Special Council Meeting may be scheduled for Monday, February 9, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., at Town Hall, to consider approval and adoption of the Plan.

All meetings will be open to the public and livestreamed on the Town’s website. Recordings will also be posted to the project webpage following each meeting for those unable to attend.

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The project team would like to remind residents that the fourth Council Workshop for the Corporate Strategic Plan project will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at Town Hall. Led by Strategy Corp, this workshop session will focus on confirming the draft Corporate Strategic Plan framework with Council, based on public feedback gathered through the information sessions and validation phase.

Residents are encouraged to attend in person to stay informed as the Town continues to shape Our Path Forward. For those unable to attend, a recording of the meeting will be available on the project webpage following the workshop.

Please note that this workshop has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for early January 2026; updated details will be shared once confirmed.

The project team would like to thank all those who attended the second Public Information Session for the Corporate Strategic Plan on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Town Hall. For those who were unable to attend, a recording of the presentation and formal Q&A is available in the “Get Involved” section of this page. 

A fourth Council Workshop has been scheduled for Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Town Hall. Facilitated by StrategyCorp, this session will focus on confirming the draft Corporate Strategic Plan framework with Council, based on public feedback gathered through the information sessions and validation phase. Residents are welcome to attend in person to stay informed. For those unable to attend, a recording of the meeting will be posted on the project webpage following the workshop.

The project team would like to thank all those who attended the first Public Information Session for the Corporate Strategic Plan on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Town Hall. For those who were unable to attend, a recording of the presentation and formal Q&A is available in the “Get Involved” section of this page. 

The second Public Information Session will take place on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

Staff Report SI.25.037 is scheduled for the November 17, 2025, Committee of the Whole meeting. The report provides an update on the project’s progress, noting that the work is currently in the Strategy Development & Validation phase as the team continues to refine and validate the draft Corporate Strategic Plan Framework through community consultation.

The draft Corporate Strategic Plan framework has been released for public review, comment and validation with two Public Information Sessions scheduled to receive public input. 

The framework includes the Town’s Vision, Mission, Values, Strategic Priorities, Objectives, Initiatives and Success Measures. The four strategic priorities of the Corporate Strategic Plan are:

• Accountable & Transparent Government
• Community for Everyone
• Balanced Growth
• Strong Economy

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The project team would like to thank everyone who attended the third and final Council Workshop for the Corporate Strategic Plan on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Town Hall. For those unable to attend, the workshop agenda, presentation materials and a recording of the meeting are available in the “Get Involved” section of this page. 

As the final version of the draft plan comes together, there are several upcoming opportunities for residents to get involved and share feedback before the Corporate Strategic Plan is finalized.  

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The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to remind residents that the final Council workshop for the Corporate Strategic Plan project will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. at Town Hall. 

As the final version of the draft plan comes together, there are several upcoming opportunities for residents to get involved and share feedback before the Corporate Strategic Plan is finalized.  

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The project team would like to thank everyone who attended the second Council Workshop for the Corporate Strategic Plan on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at the Beaver Valley Community Centre. For those unable to attend, the workshop agenda, presentation materials and a recording of the meeting are available in the “Get Involved” section of this page. 

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The Town of The Blue Mountains continues to advance the Corporate Strategic Project, which will define the Town’s long-term vision, mission and priorities. Thus far, the project has been informed by extensive community engagement and an initial Council workshop held in July.

A second workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Beaver Valley Community Centre, where Council will confirm the plan’s vision, refine draft priorities and review potential actions. The workshop will be open to the public, and a recording of the meeting will be posted to the project webpage. 

A final Council Workshop and public information sessions are planned for this Fall to share the draft plan and gather community feedback before it is presented to Council for approval. 

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The project team would like to thank everyone who attended or viewed the first Council Workshop for the Corporate Strategic Plan on Thursday, July 17. The workshop agenda, presentation deck and meeting recording are available in the “Get Involved” section of this page.

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A Special Meeting of Council has been scheduled on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. for the first Corporate Strategic Plan Council Workshop. During the meeting, StrategyCorp will present the findings of the Current State Review and lead a discussion on visioning and goal setting to shape the development of the draft Corporate Strategic Plan. 

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The project team would like to thank all those who attended the Public Open House on Tuesday, June 17. The presentation deck and a recording of the meeting, including the question and answer session, can be found in the "Get Involved" section of this page.

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The Town of The Blue Mountains is inviting residents and community members to provide feedback to help shape the Town’s new Corporate Strategic Plan. A community survey is now open and will remain available until Monday, July 7, 2025. The survey can be accessed online. For those preferring a paper format, copies can be requested by calling (519) 599-3131 ext. 282, or through pickup at Town Hall, The Blue Mountains Public Library and the Craigleith Heritage Depot. 

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The Town of The Blue Mountains proudly announces the launch of the Corporate Strategic Plan project, Our Path Forward: The Blue Mountains Corporate Strategic Plan. To introduce the project, a public open house has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 17, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., at Town Hall.

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A Staff Report was presented to Committee of the Whole providing an update regarding the Corporate Strategy Plan project and introducing the project consultant.

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Staff Report SI.25.037 was presented at the November 17, 2025, Committee of the Whole Meeting. This report provides Council with an update on the status of the Corporate Strategic Plan update project. Currently, the project is in the Strategy Development & Validation phase, as the Project Team continues to work to validate the draft Corporate Strategic Plan Framework through community consultation. Council voted 7-0 to receive the report for information purposes, which was formally approved at the Council Meeting on December 1, 2025. 

The presentation begins at the 5:28:23 mark of the meeting recording. 

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Staff Report SI.25.029 was presented to the Committee of the Whole on September 15, 2025. The report provides Council with a progress update on the project and includes an overview of the work completed to date, next steps and additional details on engagement activities. The Committee voted 5 - 0 to receive the report for information purposes, which was formally approved at the September 29, 2025, Council Meeting. 

The presentation begins at the 3:06:57 mark of the meeting recording. 

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Staff Report SI.25.021 was presented to Committee of the Whole providing an update of the Corporate Strategy Plan project and introducing the project consultant.

The report explained that the Corporate Strategic Plan RFP (2025-20-P-SI) was issued on February 19, 2025 and closed on March 13, 2025. In total, twelve submissions were received and evaluated by the Senior Management Team using the scoring criteria outlined in the RFP. The process included an independent evaluation of each proposal submission and formal interviews with the three shortlisted proponents. Through the evaluation process, StrategyCorp received the highest overall weighted score. Their submitted bid was $99,849.00, which was within the approved $100,000.00 project budget. As a result, the project was awarded to StrategyCorp.

The report also requested Council support for a $20,000 contingency budget to support the Corporate Strategic Plan project related to any additional expenses that may arise throughout the project.

Presentation of the report begins at the 0:16:27 mark of the meeting recording.

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Staff Report SI.25.008 was presented to Committee of the Whole on February 3, 2025. The report requested Council direction to endorse the proposed work plan and project approach as detailed and directs staff to initiate the request-for-proposal process to hire a municipal-focused consultant to lead the development of the Corporate Strategic Plan. Committee voted in favour of the staff recommendations, and this decision was adopted by Council at its meeting on February 18, 2025.

Presentation of the report begins at the 1:58:50 mark of the meeting recording.

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Staff Report FAF.24.078 was presented to Committee of the Whole on June 17, 2024. The report provided an outline on the Town's historical Corporate Strategic Plans, as well as an overview of the status of the tactics identified in the 2020-2024 Corporate Strategic Plan. The report sought Council direction to establish a Corporate Strategic Plan Task Force to kick start the Town's next strategic planning process. Committee voted in favour of establishing the Task Force, and pre-approved $100,000 from the 2024 budget for the development of the 2025 Corporate Strategic Plan, pending the recommendations of the Task Force. Committee also passed a motion directing staff to prepare quarterly reports on the status of the current Strategic Plan continuing in the third quarter of 2024. These motions were adopted by Council at their meeting on June 24, and, at that meeting, Councillors Gail Ardiel and June Porter, and Mayor Andrea Matrosovs were appointed to the Corporate Strategic Plan Task Force. 

Presentation of the report to Committee begins at the 5:05:30 mark of the meeting recording.

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The first phase is focused on project initiation, with the primary objective being aligned on the goals, scope, work plan, and timelines to support project success. The process includes an indepth project kick-off meeting to confirm objectives and success criteria, as well as developing/confirming a Public and Stakeholder Engagement Plan, including mapping target audiences like under-represented groups such as youth and young families. A public-facing brand will also be developed to make the project approachable and relatable to the average resident. Comparator municipalities will also be identified for aspirational benchmarking. 
 

The second phase includes a comprehensive current state assessment to review the Town’s internal and external landscape, identifying key issues and trends for the strategic planning process. This involves thoroughly reviewing existing documents and data such as strategic plans and budgets, culminating in a SWOT and PESTEL analysis. The process will also include extensive internal consultations through interviews and surveys with Council members and Town staff. 

The third phase focuses on strategy development, creating core components of the Corporate Strategic Plan in consultation with Council and leadership and validating these with community members. Key actions include confirming vision and mission statements and conducting workshops with Council and senior management. Significant focus will be placed on broad public engagement, engaging residents and stakeholders through public surveys, pop-up events, and focus groups, reinforcing the strategic plan's alignment with community priorities. A detailed public engagement plan will be shared with Council at a future meeting. 

The last phase involves finalizing the Corporate Strategic Plan and supporting materials for implementation. The draft plan will be presented to Committee of the Whole and Council for adoption. A new business plan template will be developed for staff to align actions with the strategic plan, focusing on roles, responsibilities, and expected outcomes through clear key performance indicators and means of measurement.