Community engagement and consultation are important aspects in creating any Community Plan to ensure programs and initiatives are successfully implemented and reflect resident priorities and interests.
To kick off engagement for the Community Climate Action Plan, the Town of Collingwood hosted two unique opportunities for members of the community to help shape the creation of the Community Climate Action Plan.
On April 8 and 9, 2025, the Town of Collingwood hosted four Climate Action Focus Area Working Groups. These were opportunities for members of the public to dive into and discuss various climate action strategies that could be used in Collingwood to reduce community greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Working groups were categorized by the following four sectors and participants included staff and external subject matter experts/ specialists from the community and region:
On Tuesday May 6, the Town hosted the second in-person climate action engagement opportunity, the People's Panel, with participants from a wide variety of backgrounds. The People's Panel was an opportunity for participants to discuss how various climate action strategies integrate and reflect the values and priorities of the community. The information gathered from this session included discussions, insights, and the level of support for the proposed strategies.
Next Step: Share your Thoughts
Whether you participated in the previous public engagement opportunities or not, now is your chance to share your thoughts on what should be included in a Community Climate Action Plan for Collingwood, by completing a brief survey. Anyone with a connection to Collingwood is encouraged to participate at https://engage.collingwood.ca/climate-action-survey
