Strategic Plan

We are focused to maintain and upgrade infrastructure and deliver services in a sustainable way with the following goals:

• position Kenora for growth through proactive infrastructure planning
• ensure well maintained and sustainably financed City infrastructure
• seek sustainable solutions to reduce environmental impacts of City operations

For a complete list of the Infrastructure and Environment focus area actions, please view the Strategic Plan.

We are focused on fostering a diverse economy as a tourism destination and attracting new business with the following goals: 

• promote new investment and development of City-owned and private lands in Kenora
• Facilitate opportunities for more and diverse housing development across the housing spectrum 
• implement tourism initiatives to enhance visitor rates and experiences
• support entrepreneurship and business development

For a complete list of the Tourism, Economic Growth and Development focus area actions, please view the Strategic Plan.

We are focused on improving the quality of life for a healthy, safe and active community with the following goals:

• deliver coordinated four-season cultural and recreational infrastructure, programs, and events
• address community safety challenges and improve perceptions of safety in Kenora
• enhance emergency management, protective services and social services provided by City partners

For a complete list of the Community Recreation, Well-Being, and Safety focus area actions, please view the Strategic Plan.

We are focused to provide exceptional service and invest in our staff with the following goals:

• modernize City service provision to improve “customer” experiences
• maximize human capacity and capability
• improve the fiscal planning capacity of our administration
• enhance City communications to the community on municipal services, developments, and affairs

For a complete list of the Service Delivery and Organizational Capacity focus area actions, please view the Strategic Plan.

We are focused to work with and support our Treaty 3 partners with the following:

• partner with Anishinaabe and other Treaty Partners to advance reconciliation, inclusion, and relationships, and enhance our understanding and awareness of Truth and Reconciliation.
• foster meaningful and beneficial relationships with Treaty Partners creating joint communication and engagement protocols and advancing the Tunnel Island Common Ground Initiative.

The City of Kenora is a key partner, connector, and voice in addressing complex community needs.

The City of Kenora will ensure respectful and inclusive communications with our staff, community and partners.

The City of Kenora puts people at the forefront when delivering services.

The City of Kenora is committed to being respectful of our natural environment to ensure it can continue to enrich future generations.

The City of Kenora will administer municipal finances in a prudent, accountable, and transparent manner that is mindful of the financial implications of our daily decisions.

The City of Kenora will strive for continuous service improvements through curiosity, leadership, and implementing best practices.

The City of Kenora will actively engage in planning, prevention, and protection to mitigate risk and address complex challenges.

The City of Kenora will act with integrity, honesty, and fairness in all our actions, fostering a corporate culture that promotes trust and respect of our staff, our community, and our partners.