Oakville Town Council receives 2023-2026 Council Strategic Action Plan update

On February 23, Town Council received the final full-year progress report on the 2023-2026 Council Strategic Action Plan update marking an important milestone as the Town prepares for the municipal election and the commencement of a new term of Council on November 16, 2026. 

Approved in July 2023, the Action Plan outlines Council’s vision, mission and values and acts as a roadmap to help guide Council’s decision making during the 2023 to 2026 term of office. The plan focuses on four strategic priorities that reflect what matters most to the community: Growth Management, Community Belonging, Environmental Sustainability and Accountable Government. 

The update provides an overview of the progress made in the third year of the four-year plan, and is a strategic framework that guides Council decision-making, organization priorities and day-to-day service delivery.

As of December 31, 2025, the progress report shows that: 

• 44 action items (73 per cent) have been completed or are ongoing 
• 9 action items (15 per cent) are scheduled for completion by the end of 2026 
• 1 action item (two per cent) was cancelled 
• 6 action items (10 per cent) have been deferred to 2027 

By the end of this Council term, 88 per cent of Action Plan initiatives are expected to be completed or progressing as ongoing work.

To track the progress on the strategic action plan, visit Council’s Strategic Plan Dashboard.

For more information, visit the Council’s Strategic Plan page.

Quotes

“The dedicated work of our Town staff and Council's commitment to our unanimously approved Strategic Plan has earned Oakville recognition as the most livable large city in Ontario and as one of the top cities in Canada out of 454 cities evaluated by the Globe and Mail. By staying focused on growth management, community belonging, environmental sustainability, and accountable government, we have made measurable progress on the priorities that matter most to residents.”
– Mayor Rob Burton 

“This report reflects the dedication of staff to advance this work. We have made great progress on projects and initiatives that support growth, sustainability, belonging and accountability. We will focus our efforts through 2026 on completing these Action Plan initiatives.”
– Jane Clohecy, Chief Administrative Officer