The Community Safety & Well-Being (CSWB) Plan is our community’s roadmap. It looks at the root causes of safety and well-being issues - such as housing, mental health, racism, and community belonging - and brings people together to create long-term solutions.
The first plan was approved in 2021. Since then, new challenges and opportunities have emerged. That’s why we’re updating the plan for 2026-2030: to reflect today’s realities and shape the future we want, together.
Why Your Voice Matters
This is not just a City plan, it’s our community’s plan. Your ideas, experiences, and priorities will guide real action and lasting change.
- What helps you, your family, and your neighbourhood feel supported and connected?
- What would make Thunder Bay safer, healthier, and more welcoming for everyone?
Get Involved
Fill out the CSWB Survey (open until January 18, 2026)
Your feedback will help shape the 2026–2030 CSWB Plan, which will be presented to City Council in 2026.
It’s your city. It’s your plan. Let’s shape it together.
Community Engagement
Community input and engagement is a core part of the Community Safety and Well-Being Planning. Over the past year, community members, partners and services providers shared their experiences, ideas, priorities through surveys, (on-going), pop-ups, a forum and ongoing conversations.
That input is helping shape the refreshed 2026-2030 CSWB plan and will continue to guide how we work together to improve safety, belonging and well-being in Thunder Bay.
Engagement does not end with a single event. It is an ongoing process of listening, learning and acting together.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their ideas, experiences, and perspectives.
Stay tuned for updates as the next phase of the development Community Safety and Well-Being Plan moves forward.
2021-2025 Community Safety & Well-Being Plan
Thank you to everyone who shared their insight and ideas regarding the development of the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan. Public engagement/consultation, including forums, focus groups and online surveys have been part of the information gathering from the community to identify key priorities and chart a path forward.
For more information, also see the following Population Level Indicator Report and the "What We Heard" Reports for Phase 1 and Phase 2:
June 2021 Population Level Indicator Report
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