The Town of The Blue Mountains is pleased to announce that the 2026-2027 Corporate Strategic Plan was formally approved by Council on February 9, 2026, marking a significant milestone in Our Path Forward.
The approved Plan renews the Town’s strategic direction and reinforces Council’s commitment to key priorities over the next two years. The plan establishes the Town’s vision, mission and values and is organized around four strategic priority areas: Accountable and Transparent Government, Community for Everyone, Resilient Growth, and Strong and Diverse Economy. Each priority is supported by objectives that will be carried out through departmental work plans and supported through the annual budget process. To view the approved 2026 – 2027 Corporate Strategic Plan, visit www.thebluemountains.ca/OurPathForward.
The Corporate Strategic Plan is intended to serve as the Town’s “north star,” guiding how decisions are made, how projects are planned and how resources are allocated across departments. It complements and strengthens the Town’s existing master plans and strategies, helping ensure that day-to-day work, major initiatives and long-term planning are aligned under a shared corporate framework. As the Town moves forward, decisions, projects and initiatives are expected to clearly advance the goals and objectives established in the plan.
The new Corporate Strategic Plan also realigns the Town’s strategic planning cycle with each term of Council. Approved as a two-year plan, implementation will happen throughout 2026 and 2027, with a review planned for 2027 to gain input from the next term of Council. This review will provide an opportunity for each term of Council to confirm priorities and make adjustments as needed, while maintaining consistent, long-term direction for the Town. While specific actions and projects may evolve over time, the plan will continue to guide the Town towards a shared vision aligned with the community’s long-term goals.
To support transparency and accountability, the Town’s leadership team has committed to regular progress reporting. Quarterly updates will be provided to Council to track implementation, along with an annual highlight report to share progress with the community.
Council’s approval of the Corporate Strategic Plan marks the culmination of approximately a year and a half of meaningful collaboration and engagement with staff, Council, residents, community organizations and rights-holders. Work began in mid-2024 with the establishment of a task force to help define the scope and guide the direction of the project. In early 2025, Council approved the project work plan, allowing staff to move forward with the Request for Proposals process and ultimately select StrategyCorp to lead the initiative.
The Our Path Forward project was formally launched in May 2025 and included extensive engagement through a public survey, open house, staff and Council interviews, in-person community events, public information sessions and Council workshops. From early consultation and research to refinement and validation, public input gathered throughout the process played a key role in shaping a community-driven plan that reflects local priorities and a shared vision for the future of The Blue Mountains.
To view the final approved Corporate Strategic Plan, learn more about the project, or subscribe for updates as implementation begins, visit www.thebluemountains.ca/OurPathForward.
For more information, please contact:
Tim Hendry
Director of Strategic Initiatives
(519) 599-3131 ext. 282