Foundations
Foundations are the internal investments needed to position Guelph to provide excellent services and programs, while maintaining both fiscal responsibility and accountability, to sustainably support Guelph’s long-term growth.
View our most recent progress on the strategic initiatives (SIs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) that make up the Future Guelph Strategic Plan. Our strategic initiatives each have an overall status based on the status of their scope, schedule, and budget. Under the strategic initiatives there are several key performance indicators (KPIs) that measure progress towards the overall goals.
Strategic Initiatives (SIs) Legend:
Green – On Track
Yellow – At Risk
Red – Off Track
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Legend:
Green – Met Target
Yellow – Near Target
Red – Did Not Meet Target
1. Be An Employer Of Choice
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
2. Advocate For Our City
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3. Lead With Accountability
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4. Maintain The City's Healthy Financial Position
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5. Provide Excellent Service
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2025 highlights
Advancing reconciliation, one step at a time
Every September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation asks us to reflect, learn, and take action. In 2025, the City marked the day by releasing its first Indigenous Relations Framework progress report. It highlights the steady work underway and the progress still ahead. For too long, Indigenous voices and histories were absent from…
City continues to be a top employer
The City continues to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. The City has also been named one of Waterloo Area’s Top Employers for a fifth consecutive year and one of Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers for a third consecutive year. In 2025, the City received its first national recognition…
From commitment to action: How the City is championing equity and antiracism
With the launch of the Equity and Anti-Racism Action Plan in 2025, the City is taking a coordinated approach to ensure services, programs and decisions better reflect the needs and experiences of Guelph’s growing and diverse community. The plan focuses on building a community where everyone feels a sense of belonging and can access opportunities.…
Supporting affordability for renters in Guelph
What would it mean to spend more than 80 percent of your income on rent? For some residents in Guelph, this is a daily reality, leaving little for food, education, or unexpected expenses. During Council discussions on the vacant home tax and rental housing bylaws, the City heard directly from residents facing these pressures. Their…
Maintaining a strong financial position: Four Years and Counting
The City achieved a AAA credit rating in 2025 for the fourth consecutive year. This is the highest possible rating from S&P Global Ratings, a leading provider of independent credit risk analysis. The City remains committed to maintaining a healthy financial position, even as it responds to economic uncertainty and external pressures. In recent years,…