If you live in Stratford, St. Marys, North Perth, West Perth, Perth East, or Perth South, we want to hear from you.
Residents are invited to take part in the Community Safety and Well-Being Survey and share your thoughts on what helps people feel safe, connected, and supported in their community.
The Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan focuses on building a community where everyone feels safe, belongs, and has access to the services and supports they need. This includes supports related to education, health care, food, housing, income, and social and cultural well-being.
Why we’re asking:
This survey is part of the efforts to inform the direction and activities of the CSWB Plan. We need to hear from you about the current state of safety and well-being so that we can work together to focus on local actions to improve the quality of life for everyone.
What we are collecting:
We are collecting your opinions and feedback on Community Safety and Well-Being as well as some demographic information.
How we will use the information:
We will use your feedback to improve Community Safety and Well-Being efforts across Stratford, St.Marys, North Perth, West Perth, Perth East and Perth South.
Before you answer any open‑ended question (please read):
In any question where you can write your answer in your own words, please do not include personal or identifying information, such as:
your name, address, phone number, email, date of birth
names of workers, family members, landlords, doctors, or other people
You can share what happened and what would help—just keep it general so your privacy is protected.
Length of time for survey and other information:
It will take about 15 minutes to complete the survey. Your participation in the survey is voluntary and you can choose not to answer any question or withdraw from the survey at any time simply by stopping the survey. Once you have submitted the survey, however, you will not be able to withdraw your responses. Your responses will remain anonymous and confidential by grouping responses together and removing any identifying information.
If you would prefer to complete the survey by telephone, or for more information about the CSWB Plan initiative, please contact:
Maggie Lin-Clayton
Phone: (519) 271-3773 Ext. 203
Toll-free: 1-800-669-2948
Email: mlin-clayton@stratford.ca
If you consent to participate in this survey, please continue to the survey by clicking 'Next'.
Notice of Collection:
Personal information, as defined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, and in accordance with MFIPPA. Personal information collected on this form will be used by Community Safety and Well-Being Staff to help better understand how Community Safety and Well-being as well as the priority areas (Mental Health and Addiction, Gender Based Violence and Housing and Homelessness) are perceived locally; where awareness of services is strong or limited; and whether supports are visible, accessible, and connected. Questions regarding the collection and use of this information should be directed to the City Clerk, 1 Wellington Street, P.O. Box 818, Stratford ON, N6A 6W1; or by telephone at 519-271-0250 extension 5329 or email to clerks@ stratford.ca during business hours.
