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National Engagement Strategy: Results and Findings -- Horizon 2067 (3.31 MB)

In the fall of 2011, the National Capital Commission (NCC) invited Canadians to a dialogue about the future of their nation’s capital.

Canadians in the thousands were happy to oblige, participating online and in person in the discussion. Canadians want their capital to be more vibrant, sustainable and representative of our diversity and values. Also on the wish list: a capital that is a beacon for all that is great about Canada, one that represents Canada to Canadians and the world.

“Through the Capital Conversations, thousands of Canadians from across the country and the Capital Region shared their vision for their capital,” said Marie Lemay, Chief Executive Officer of the NCC. “These inspiring ideas, thoughtful exchanges and the resulting Plan for Canada’s Capital will contribute to creating a capital that truly reflects all Canadians.”

A summary of the results of the activities associated with the Capital Conversations are available online.

A partnership with The Royal Canadian Geographical Society contributed significantly to the conversation. Through its Canadian Geographic magazine and the magazine’s French counterpart, Géographica, a bilingual poster map, online components, social media and co-hosting Capital Conversations, the Society helped the NCC reach a broad cross-section of Canadians.

“The Royal Canadian Geographical Society was proud to partner with the NCC in this unique venture into citizenship and democracy,” said André Préfontaine, Executive Director of the Society. “This was an ambitious, pan-Canadian initiative, that paid dividends in terms of the forward-thinking, informed discussion on the Capital that ensued.”

As their contribution to the Plan for Canada’s Capital, the overarching planning document for the Capital Region, Canadian and international experts in urban planning, architecture, transportation, environment and culture shared their experience in developing renowned projects across the country. Read the summaries of these conversations. 

To host Capital Conversations across the country, the NCC worked closely with many partners, including Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Architecture and Planning, the Commission de la capitale nationale du Québec, the British Columbia Provincial Capital Commission, the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, the University of Toronto Munk School of Global Affairs, and the Université du Québec à Montréal’s FORUM URBA 2015.

The range of engagement tactics included collecting hundreds of photos and thoughts of Canadians in busy downtown locations like shopping malls, ferry terminals, train stations, office buildings, city halls, museums and public spaces.

Capital Voices: Eminent Canadians

Some 20 eminent Canadians from various backgrounds also shared their vision for the capital of their country. Comments from Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, Michaëlle Jean, Craig Kielburger, Arlene Dickinson and others appear in the January/February 2012 issue of Canadian Geographic, while other testimonials by Hayley Wickenheiser, Véronic Dicaire, Geoff Green, Grete Hale and David Suzuki are posted online.

What Is Next for Horizon 2067?

Building on what the NCC heard from Canadians throughout the fall, public conversations will take place in the Capital Region on February 21 and 22, 2012. These working sessions will help to establish a vision for the new Plan for Canada’s Capital. Further details will be announced soon.

Following these sessions, the NCC will develop the vision, strategic directions and actions for the new plan. The NCC expects the plan to be completed by the end of 2012.