Strategic Priorities
The purpose of the EOWC is to support people together by doing projects or pursuing policy issues and finding solutions that municipalities, especially in rural settings, cannot do alone. The EOWC has helped to make room for rural municipal voices at decision-making tables.
Our 2024-2027 strategic plan outlines a comprehensive roadmap, guiding our collective efforts to enhance the following priorities that are crucial for our member municipalities to thrive: infrastructure, housing and healthcare. Together we will work to address the opportunities and challenges facing our region, and build a brighter future for all.
Learn more about the EOWC’s 2024-2027 Strategic Plan here.
The EOWC’s 2024-2027 Strategic Plan includes the following priorities:
Infrastructure
The EOWC is committed to advocating for vital infrastructure assets, policy and financial supports. We will partner with both the federal and provincial governments and appropriate allies to to preserve and grow infrastructure.
Housing
The EOWC will work with the Ontario and Federal Governments to partner and implement rural-based support programs and funding to bring housing and infrastructure projects to fruition in small urban and rural settings.
Heath Care
The EOWC will advocate for transparent and accountable funding mechanisms that prioritize frontline care and invest in health care workforce development to reduce wait times; expand health care infrastructure; and increase access to primary care.
Strengthening our Organizational Impact
In order to achieve our strategic goals, we will continue to invest in our capacity and organizational development. We will be pragmatic, solutions-oriented and evidence-based in our approach.
Once strategic priorities are determined, working groups are formed to study the issues, brainstorm solutions and execute on advocacy and collaborative opportunities within municipalities, or working with other orders of government and applicable stakeholders. The EOWC prides itself on conducting research and gathering data to support our priorities, which have included regional studies and white papers on strategic priorities.