Region’s plan and budget laying foundation for more equitable future

Waterloo Region – Tomorrow, Regional Council will continue to discuss a comprehensive Plan and Budget that prioritizes a more equitable future for all residents.

“The 2022 Plan and Budget was built and developed with input from residents and supports Council’s vision to provide programs and services that improve the lives of all of the 630,000 residents that we serve,” said Councillor Helen Jowett, Chair of the Region’s Administration and Finance Committee.

Guided by the Region’s Strategic Plan and continuing the work of the past year, the 2022 Plan and Budget responsibly invests in a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous community.

Some key investments are centred around:

• Acceleration of affordable Housing
• Investments in improving the social and economic health and wellbeing of First Nation, Metis and Inuit communities; African, Caribbean and Black communities, and other racialized communities
• Building capacity for climate action
• Expanding access to emergency medical services
• Supporting local economic growth
• Delivering on the Region's commitment to Reconciliation
• Improving the resident experience through modernizing public services
• Maintaining service levels for critical regional services

Watch Regional Council’s Plan and Budget discussion live from 3 – 5 p.m. tomorrow, December 8 at bit.ly/3rJaicn

To learn more about the Region’s Plan and Budget for 2022, visit regionofwaterloo.ca/PlanandBudget

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