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The purpose of this survey is to understand how residents, property owners and stakeholders feel about the R.M. of Montcalm as part of our Strategic Planning initiative that is being undertaken by Council.
Council has engaged GovFox Municipal Consulting, an independent consulting firm, to facilitate the Strategic Planning process. Your responses to the following questions are confidential and will help build the Strategic Plan for our community.
The survey should take approximately seven minutes to complete.
Your ideas and input are an important part of our planning process!
Thank you for your time!

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* 1. How many years have you lived in the R.M. of Montcalm?

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* 2. In what area of Montcalm do you live?

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* 3. What are the defining characteristics of the R.M. of Montcalm?

  Strongly Agree  Agree  Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
Rural Lifestyle 
Our Location
Local Community Clubs/Halls/Rinks
Recreation Services & Programs
Access to Safe Water - Water Lines
Access to Wastewater Services
Sense of Community Belonging
Affordable Lifestyle
Parks & Green Space
Rich Community History
Lower Municipal Taxes Compared to Surrounding Municipalities
Strong Agricultural Sector 
Local Volunteer Fire Department
Excellent Public School - French
Commercial Development
Tourist Attractions
Local Businesses
Community Beautification
Day Care
Bilingual Community
Health Care Clinic
Volunteerism
Municipal Staff
Municipal Leaders/Council
Community Events & Celebrations
Safe Community
Urban/Rural Mix
Fiber Optics Internet
Camping
Employment Opportunities Throughout the Region
Well Maintained Roads
Wind Farm

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* 4. What are some of the areas of improvement you would like to see in the Municipality?

  Strongly Agree  Agree  Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
Additional Housing for Purchase
Additional Recreation Programs
Use of Hwy 75 Trade Corridor
Additional Local Retail (Gas, Groceries, Shops, Etc.)
Additional Tourism/Heritage Sites
Walking/Biking Trails
More Wind Farms
Municipal Growth - Residential
Senior Housing
Cellular Service
Crime & Safety 
Parks & Playgrounds
Community Beautification Projects 
Drainage
Flood Protection
Well Planned Residential Developments
Enforcement of Local By-Laws (Lot Appearance, Weeds, Etc.)
Climate Change Planning & Natural Resource Protection
Road Improvements
Maintain Essential Infrastructure
Diverse Job Opportunities
Commercial Business Zone
Marketing & Promotion of the RM
Public/Private Partnerships

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* 5. How often would you use additional services if they were available in the Municipality?

  Daily  Weekly  Monthly  Not Often
Upgrades to Current Community Centres/Halls
Additional Retail Shops
Additional Recreation Programs
Volunteer Opportunities
Community Celebrations & Events 
Parks & Trails
Additional Day Care Spaces
Senior Housing
Bridge to Ste. Elizabeth

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* 6. What type of recreation programs would you support/attend in the R.M. of Montcalm? (Summer and/or Winter).

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* 7. Do you feel municipal services, resources, and funds are distributed fairly throughout the Municipality?

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* 8. If no, please explain why you feel services, resources and funds are not distributed fairly in the R.M.

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* 9. What do you like about other rural communities that would benefit the Municipality?

  Would Benefit  Not Important Don't Know
Economic Development Opportunities
Share Municipal Drainage Master Plan
Additional Organized Sports Programs
Advertise Tourist Attractions
Walking/Biking Trails
Community Beautification
Affordable Housing
More Housing Options for Seniors
English School
More Local Retail Shops
Commercial / Industrial Development
Additional Day Care Spaces
Market RM to Prospective Developers/Businesses/Industries
Public/Private Partnerships

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* 10. How often do you use the following communication methods for Municipal information?

  Daily  Weekly  Monthly  Rarely Never
Facebook
R.M. of Montcalm Website
Council Meetings
Coffee Shop Talk
Local & Regional Newspapers
Mailbox Bulletin Boards 
R.M. of Montcalm Newsletter

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* 11. Are you supportive of reasonable residential growth in the Municipality?

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* 12. If yes, what type of residential growth would you like to see in Montcalm?

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* 13. Does the Council provide enough communication with the community?

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* 14. Are you supportive of a tax increase to fund additional programs and services?

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* 15. If you selected "Yes" or "Depends," please tell us which programs or services you believe are most worth investing in.

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* 16. Did you know the R.M. of Montcalm offers a tax incentive program for new businesses and new homes?

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* 17. What would you say is your top priority for Council and staff to address in the next couple of years?

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* 18. Community leadership is essential for good governance and to ensure a thriving, vibrant community for years to come. Would you ever consider running for a position on Montcalm Council?

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* 19. Please tell us a little about why you answered "Yes" or "No" to the previous question.

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* 20. Anything else you would like to add to assist the R.M . of Montcalm Council and staff in the strategic planning process?

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