Building Belonging

Help shape the Village's I.D.E.A. Framework and Action Plan! Tell us what helps you feel welcome and where we can remove barriers to services, information, and participation.

The Early Input survey will close on February 20, 2026.

December 1, 2025

Building Belonging has finished this stage

Phase 1 Project Launch and Survey 1 Opens
December 9, 2025

Building Belonging has finished this stage

Council Consultation on the I.D.E.A. framework. Council discussed various scenarios and provided feedback on what they’re hearing from the community, what the risks or worries are, and how to measure success.
View the slide deck here.
February 19, 2026

Building Belonging is currently at this stage

Join us for one of two public consultation events on February 19, 2026!

Session 1: Thursday, February 19 from 1:30PM - 3:00PM
OR
Session 2: Thursday, February 19 from 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Where: Memorial Hall, 290 Esplanade Avenue
Help co-create the Village's first Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility Framework and Action Plan!
End of February 2026

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What We Heard (summary of themes from survey, workshops, and outreach).
Early March 2026

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Survey 2: What We Heard Feedback Opens
March 2026

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Draft Framework & Action Plan posted for comment.
March 2026

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Survey 3: Draft Action Plan Feedback Opens March 2026
April 2026

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Revisions, Council presentation, and final public summary for Phase 1.

Building Belonging

Survey #1 - Early Input

What to Expect (Key Milestones)

December 1, 2025

December 9, 2025

February 19, 2026

End of February 2026

Early March 2026

March 2026

March 2026

April 2026

Additional Information

Strategic Priorities

Who's Listening