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STRATEGIC PLAN SURVEY



Mattawa’s Council is developing a strategic plan for the town that will be implemented from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2030.

The Plan is intended for completion by December 31, 2025.

Council has retained the Integrity Management Consulting Group to assist with the planning process.


We are asking you to rate the importance of the issues that Council’s Planning Group is presently contemplating.

You may rate each item on a scale of 1 to 5.

“OTHER” voluntary comments should be realistic, bearing in mind that Mattawa cannot do everything.

All responses will be kept anonymous.
1.I reside in Mattawa
2.I reside in Papineau-Cameron
3.I reside in Calvin
4.I reside in Mattawan
5.I reside in other
6.How important is it for Mattawa’s Council and Senior management to collaborate with other parties like, but not limited to, other municipalities, government, local institutions and local interest groups?
7.Council oversees the operation of Mattawa’s services. How important to the Council’s functioning is the reduction of the Council’s size from 7 to 5?
8.How important to the Council’s functioning is the extent of the mayor’s authority with Strong Mayor Powers that is given to councils of 7 or more,?
SEE: https://www.ontario.ca/document/ontario-municipal-councillors-guide/10-strong-mayor-powers-and-duties#section-0
9.How important to the Council’s functioning is Council’s transparency in its dealings and decisions?
10.How important is it for Mattawa to pursue amalgamation with any of its surrounding municipalities?
11.How important is Mattawa’s planning to invest in the Town’s capital projects like, but not limited to: municipal buildings, water and sewers, municipal land banks?
12.How important is it for Mattawa to pursue growth and infrastructure improvements as with, but not limited to, the Dorion Road and the Donald Street land banks and the Main Street and Mauril Bélanger Bridge improvements?
13.How important is it for the Town to pursue economic development for Mattawa and surrounding area?
14.How important is the Town’s efforts to promote the attraction and retention of residents to Mattawa?
15.How important is Mattawa’s improvement to its services for seniors?
16.How important is Mattawa’s improvement to its services for children and families?
17.How important are improvements to Mattawa’s Mike Rodden Arena?
18.How important are improvements to Mattawa’s Information Centre?
19.How important are improvement to Mattawa’s Water Front?
20.How important are improvements to Mattawa’s Curling Club?
21.How important are improvements to Mattawa's Fitness Center?
22.How important are improvements to Mattawa’s Museum?
23.How important are improvements to Mattawa’s parks?
24.How important are improvements, including, but not limited to re-opening Mattawa’s Library?
25.How important are improvements to Mattawa’s Fire Hall?
26.How important are improvements to Mattawa’s Public Works facility?
27.How important is the revitalization of Mattawa’s appearance?
28.How important is it to improve the activity of Mattawa’s residents like, but not limited to, walking and cycling?
29.How important are matters of security like flood mitigation or fire safety to Mattawa?
30.How important is the promotion of Mattawa’s cultural history?
31.To be entered into the draw, please enter your name and phone number.