Community Safety and Well-Being Plan
Everyone has a role to play in safety and well-being, and the City of Ottawa is seeking your feedback as we develop Ottawa’s Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan. The plan, which is required under the Province’s Safer Ontario Act, 2018, will outline strategies and actions to improve safety and well-being for everyone in Ottawa. We have been listening to the community on the best ways for residents, organizations and government to work together to address well-being and safety issues in our communities.
Your voice matters! Jump in on the conversation from January 18 to March 5 for the CSWB Phase 2 consultations.
This phase of community engagement will focus on gathering more detailed feedback to set strategic objectives, strategies and actions on each of the six local priorities that will be the focus of Ottawa’s first CSWB Plan as follows: discrimination, marginalization & racism, financial security & poverty reduction, gender-based violence & violence against women, housing, integrated & simpler systems, and mental well-being.
Explore our engagement activities below, under ‘updates’ as well as our resources folder for more information. All feedback from this consultation period will be analyzed and summarized in a Phase 2 CSWB “What We Heard” report this spring. Sign up for project updates to stay informed.
Although both the Anti-Racism Secretariat and the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan each have their own mandate, our work is complementary to each other. Both groups are working together to help create a city that is equitable and safe for all and improves everyone’s well-being.
Everyone has a role to play in safety and well-being, and the City of Ottawa is seeking your feedback as we develop Ottawa’s Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan. The plan, which is required under the Province’s Safer Ontario Act, 2018, will outline strategies and actions to improve safety and well-being for everyone in Ottawa. We have been listening to the community on the best ways for residents, organizations and government to work together to address well-being and safety issues in our communities.
Your voice matters! Jump in on the conversation from January 18 to March 5 for the CSWB Phase 2 consultations.
This phase of community engagement will focus on gathering more detailed feedback to set strategic objectives, strategies and actions on each of the six local priorities that will be the focus of Ottawa’s first CSWB Plan as follows: discrimination, marginalization & racism, financial security & poverty reduction, gender-based violence & violence against women, housing, integrated & simpler systems, and mental well-being.
Explore our engagement activities below, under ‘updates’ as well as our resources folder for more information. All feedback from this consultation period will be analyzed and summarized in a Phase 2 CSWB “What We Heard” report this spring. Sign up for project updates to stay informed.
Although both the Anti-Racism Secretariat and the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan each have their own mandate, our work is complementary to each other. Both groups are working together to help create a city that is equitable and safe for all and improves everyone’s well-being.
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Discrimination, Marginalization and Racism
about 1 month agoShare on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkEach of us has a story of what discrimination, marginalization and racism means to us as individuals and as a community. We ask that you reflect on your experiences or those of a friend, family member or neighbour and answer the following question:
What do you see as a practical next step that we, as a community, individual or organization, could take towards addressing systemic racism, discrimination and marginalization?
Review our factsheet for more information on the topic of discrimination, marginalization and racism. Thank you for sharing your ideas. Your voice matters!
This conversation will be moderated, please be sensitive to others with your commentary. All submissions will be publicly displayed on the website. Your feedback will be included in our analysis to help develop actions and strategies to improve discrimination, marginalization and racism.
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Mental Well-Being
about 1 month agoShare on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkEach of us has a story of what mental well-being means to us as individuals and as a community. We ask that you reflect on your experiences or those of a friend, family member or neighbour and answer the following question:
There is no health without mental health. How do we ensure Ottawa is a city where mental health is valued, promoted and protected?
Check out this video from Ottawa Public Health or read our factsheet to get you thinking about what mental wellness means to you.
Source: Ottawa Public Health, How to Talk about Your Mental Health - Talking about mental health can be hard for some people. Learn about safe ways to talk about your own mental health or illness and how to support others sharing their challenges with you.
Thank you for sharing your ideas. Your voice matters!
This conversation will be moderated, please be sensitive to others with your commentary. All submissions will be publicly displayed on the website. Your feedback will be included in our analysis to help develop actions and strategies to improve mental well-being.
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Financial Security and Poverty Reduction
about 1 month agoShare on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkEach of us has a story of what financial security and poverty reduction means to us as individuals and as a community. We ask that you reflect on your experiences or those of a friend, family member or neighbour and answer the following question:
What is required to address poverty in Ottawa? Think about all people, no matter their age, race, creed, culture or walk of life.
Review our factsheet for more information on the topic of financial security and poverty reduction. Thank you for sharing your ideas. Your voice matters!
This conversation will be moderated, please be sensitive to others with your commentary. All submissions will be publicly displayed on the website. Your feedback will be included in our analysis to help develop actions and strategies to improve financial security and poverty reduction.
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Gender-Based Violence and Violence Against Women
about 1 month agoShare on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkEach of us has a story of what gender-based violence and violence against women means to us as individuals and as a community. We ask that you reflect on your experiences or those of a friend, family member or neighbour and answer the following question:
How can individuals and groups create safe and effective ways to prevent gender-based violence and violence against women?
Review our factsheet for more information on the topic of gender-based violence and violence against women. Thank you for sharing your ideas. Your voice matters!
This conversation will be moderated, please be sensitive to others with your commentary. All submissions will be publicly displayed on the website. Your feedback will be included in our analysis to help develop actions and strategies to reduce gender-based violence and violence against women.
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Each of us has a story of what housing means to us as individuals and as a community. We ask that you reflect on your experiences or those of a friend, family member or neighbour and answer the following question:
How would you describe your housing goals and what do you need to achieve those goals?
Review our factsheet for more information on the topic of housing. Thank you for sharing your ideas. Your voice matters!
This conversation will be moderated, please be sensitive to others with your commentary. All submissions will be publicly displayed on the website. Your feedback will be included in our analysis to help develop actions and strategies to improve housing.
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Integrated and Simpler Systems
about 1 month agoShare on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkEach of us has a story of what integrated and simpler systems means to us as individuals and as a community. We ask that you reflect on your experiences or those of a friend, family member or neighbour and answer the following question:
What tools or programs are needed to improve delivery, accessibility and efficiency of existing services?
Review our factsheet for more information on the topic of integrated and simpler systems. Thank you for sharing your ideas. Your voice matters!
This conversation will be moderated, please be sensitive to others with your commentary. All submissions will be publicly displayed on the website. Your feedback will be included in our analysis to help develop actions and strategies to improve how agencies work together.
Who's listening
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Email CSWB@ottawa.ca
Resources
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CSWB Community Toolkit
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CSWB Facilitator Guide (754 KB) (pdf)
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CSWB Note Taker template (1.09 MB) (pdf)
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CSWB Note Taker template for Integrated Systems priority (1.21 MB) (pdf)
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CSWB Slide Deck (2.21 MB) (pptx)
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French & English poster (162 KB) (pdf)
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Backgrounder English (210 KB) (pdf)
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Frequently Asked Questions (139 KB) (pdf)
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Discussion Questions English (71.8 KB) (pdf)
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Discrimination & Racism Factsheet (198 KB) (pdf)
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Financial Security Factsheet (198 KB) (pdf)
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Housing Factsheet (197 KB) (pdf)
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Integrated Systems Factsheet (215 KB) (pdf)
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Violence Against Women Factsheet (208 KB) (pdf)
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Mental Well Being Factsheet (210 KB) (pdf)
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Posters (Multilingual)
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Discussion questions (Multilingual)
Videos
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CSWB Plan Timeline
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CSWB Plan Roadmap Report
Community Safety and Well-Being Plan has finished this stageOctober 23, 2019 - City Council approved the CSWB Plan Roadmap Report which sets out the approach for the Plan
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Resident and Stakeholder Feedback
Community Safety and Well-Being Plan has finished this stageDecember 2019 - Perception polling undertaken by Hill + Knowlton Strategies to help inform the priorities of the plan.
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Resident & Stakeholder Engagement - Priority Setting Phase
Community Safety and Well-Being Plan has finished this stageFebruary to June 2020 - This engagement phase is now closed. Multi-modal engagement activities included in person and virtual meetings, online feedback, survey and correspondence. All input will be included for analysis.
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Data Analysis
Community Safety and Well-Being Plan has finished this stageSummer/Early Fall - Feedback from priority setting phase of engagement was analyzed and is summarized in a “What We Heard” report.
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Interim Report to Committee and Council
Community Safety and Well-Being Plan has finished this stageOctober 15 2020 - CSWB Interim Report to Community & Protective Services Committee with draft priorities for consideration, based on feedback received from the engagement activities, and environmental scan. Report approved by Council on October 28, 2020.
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Resident and Stakeholder Engagement - Actions and Strategies
Community Safety and Well-Being Plan is currently at this stageJanuary 18 to March 5 - Resident and Stakeholder engagement to develop actions and strategies.
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Partnership Development with Stakeholders
this is an upcoming stage for Community Safety and Well-Being Plan2021 (Spring) - Working with stakeholders to develop the action plan.
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Final Report to Committee and Council
this is an upcoming stage for Community Safety and Well-Being PlanJune 2021 - Committee and Council will consider recommendations for the CSWB Plan. Following adoption by Council, the Plan will be submitted to the Ministry of the Solicitor General by the due date of July 1, 2021.