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Ottawa-Gatineau, Ontario / Quebec October 21, 2001 and March 18, 2002 Canada’s Urban Strategy A Vision for the21st Century Prime Minister’s Caucus Task Force on Urban Issues Chair: Judy Sgro,MP Interim Report April 2002 April 30, 2002 The Right Honourable Jean Chrétien, P.C. M.P. Prime Minister of Canada House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6 Dear Prime Minister: We are pleased to present the Interim Report of the Prime Minister’s Caucus Task Force on Urban Issues, which was directed in May, 2001 to engage in a dialogue with fellow Canadians and to examine the challenges and opportunities facing our urban regions. In our view, this Interim Report provides an accurate picture of urban Canada in the 21st Century – its pressures and its problems. On behalf of the members of the Task Force, we would like to thank you for giving us the opportunity to hear the views of Canadians on this important issue. We look forward to continuing the dialogue through the next phase of our mandate when we will present a final report on the responses arising from the ideas and recommendations expressed in this report. Sincerely, Judy Sgro, Member of Parliament, York West Chair, Prime Minister’s Caucus Task Force on Urban Issues Dr. Bernard Patry, Member of Parliament, Pierrefonds-Dollard Vice-Chair, Prime Minister’s Caucus Task Force on Urban Issues The Honourable Tommy Banks, Senator (Alberta) Vice-Chair, Prime Minister’s Caucus Task Force on Urban Issues ii CANADA’S URBAN STRATEGY: A VISION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY Prime Minister’s Caucus Task Force on Urban Issues Judy Sgro, M.P. York West/Ouest Chair The Honourable Dr. Bernard Patry, M.P. Tommy Banks Pierrefonds-Dollard Senator (Alberta) Vice Chair Vice Chair Reg Alcock, M.P. Carole-Marie Allard, M.P. Mauril Bélanger, M.P. The Honourable Stephen Owen, M.P. Winnipeg South/Sud Laval Est/East Ottawa-Vanier Thelma Chalifoux Vancouver-Quadra Senator (Alberta) Geoff Regan, M.P. Andy Savoy, M.P. Hélène Scherrer, M.P. Alan Tonks, M.P. Bryon Wilfert, M.P. Halifax West/Ouest Tobique-Mactaquac Louis Hébert York South-Weston/ Oak Ridges York Sud-Weston SPECIAL THANKS iii Special Thanks from the Chair n behalf of the members of the Parliament. Special mention must be Prime Minister’s Caucus Task made of the staff from the offices of OForce on Urban Issues, I would the members of the Prime Minister’s like to thank the participants who Caucus Task Force on Urban Issues attended the regional roundtables, the who helped organize regional round- witnesses who appeared before us, tables, provided administrative and the many Canadians who wrote, support, and assisted their members called or e-mailed their comments. throughout this challenging exercise. Your ideas helped to shape this My thanks to the generosity of report. York University Communications My thanks to my colleagues on the Department who created the graphics Task Force who participated in these and designed this report. important consultations. Your I especially would like to thank my commitment, despite busy travel staff who worked so diligently arrang- schedules and heavy agendas, is ing numerous meetings and spent much appreciated. Without your sup- many hours organizing and writing port and dedication, this phase of the this report: Ihor Wons (EA, Judy Sgro, work of the Task Force would have MP), Patricia Pepper (AA, Judy Sgro, not been so positive or so successful. MP), Lorne Randa (National Liberal I would also like to acknowledge Caucus Research Bureau), Lindsey members of the National Liberal Richardson (Parliamentary Intern) and Caucus who offered their valuable and Jena Cameron (formerly with the helpful insights and those who joined National Liberal Caucus Research the Task Force at regional round- Bureau). I would also like to recognize tables. I want to also recognize the the contribution of Emily Marangoni, assistance of the National Liberal Rossanna Pena, Judy Borges and Caucus Research Bureau, Senate Jenny Hooper. Liberal Resource Centre, Statistics Without them all, this report would Canada, and the Library of not have been possible. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY v Executive Summary The Prime Minister’s Caucus Task Force on Urban Issues presents its interim report recommending a plan of action to develop Canada’ s Urban Strategy. This Urban Strategy will assist the Government of Canada to work more collaboratively with all our partners to enhance the quality of life and strengthen the economic competitiveness of our urban centres in the 21st Century. n May 9th, 2001, the Prime and officials, civic politicians and Minister announced the administrators, community leaders, Ocreation of the Caucus Task business people, presidents of local Force on Urban Issues. The recom- and national organizations, experts in mendations and ideas in this interim the field and volunteer groups. In all, report emerged from the consultations the Task Force members met with arising from our mandate. more than 700 participants. In addi- We were directed to consider certain tion, the Task Force met weekly in issues such as: Ottawa to consult with Cabinet ■ Key opportunities for increasing Ministers and departmental staff. economic competitiveness in our Our consultations painted a picture cities; of urban Canada that revealed a ■ Environmental issues such as air, proud nation struggling with signifi- water quality, and land use; cant growth and an ageing infra- ■ Approaches to strengthening structure. Ever-increasing demands cultural assets; for services and programs are ■ Urban transit; becoming progressively more difficult ■ Effective approaches to settlement for municipal governments to manage and integration services for new- on their limited property tax base. As comers to Canada, bearing in mind the economic engines of the country, existing agreements with provinces; it is critical that our urban regions ■ The specific needs and circum- sustain their levels of growth and stances of at risk populations such continue to contribute to Canada’s as urban Aboriginal people, recent high quality of life. immigrants, persons with disabili- Canada’s Urban Strategy would ties and the homeless; and provide a strategic framework for a ■ Crime-related issues facing large collective approach, with the urban centres including substance Government of Canada acting as the abuse and sustainable prevention catalyst within a strengthened urban responses. partnership. It offers an opportunity Members of the Task Force visited to establish a foundation for sustain- eight urban regions – Halifax, able growth for a strong and healthy Montreal, The National Capital nation in collaboration with provin- Region, Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary, cial, municipal and community part- Edmonton and Vancouver. The Task ners. Given that the Government of Force met with provincial ministers Canada has a significant investment vi CANADA’S URBAN STRATEGY: A VISION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY in urban regions, Canada’s Urban transportation program, as well as a Strategy could facilitate fundamental long-term infrastructure program. changes to our current methods of The Task Force believes that it has program planning. presented a plan for action that Canada’s Urban Strategy should reflects the 21st century. A Strategy provide the Government of Canada that addresses the economic, social, with an opportunity to actively and environmental and cultural challenges directly participate in community but at the same time provides a building through strategic policies and unique opportunity for the Govern- programs. The Task Force recom- ment of Canada to ensure our urban mends that the Government of regions are in a strong position to lead Canada develop appropriate strategies the future health and wealth of our to ensure that resources and pro- nation. grams are strategically invested, accu- This interim report is by no means rately reflect the needs and maximize the end of the debate. Rather, it con- all available opportunities in our cludes the first phase of the mandate urban centres. and is meant to be the focus of Canada’s Urban Strategy would further dialogue which will be com- encourage all orders of government to pleted with the release of a final report coordinate resources, and consult and later this year. We hope that the collaborate on a new approach to the ideas and recommendations presented challenges in Canada’s urban regions. here will stimulate much debate Within this framework, we have and discussion among our colleagues shown that there needs to be opportu- and Canadians in every region. nities to develop a housing and The full interim report is available on The Prime Minister’s Caucus Task Force on Urban Issues Web site: www.liberal.parl.gc.ca/urb. 1 A New Approach . .1 Why Canada Needs An Urban Strategy Developing Canada’s Urban Strategy Four Pillars of Canada’s Urban Strategy Measuring Effectiveness and Efficiency of Canada’s Urban Strategy Canada’s Urban Strategy for the 21st Century 2 Challenges & Opportunities . .7 ECONOMIC CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES . .9 Economic Growth and Development Innovation and Research Sustainable Infrastructure Integrated, Multi-modal Transportation SOCIAL CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES . .16 Canada: A Land of Opportunity Adequate Shelter for All Urban Aboriginal People Canada: A Country Built on Immigration Safe Communities – Healthy Neighbourhoods Preserving our Heritage and Culture Building Communities ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES . .29 Safe Water Clean Air Healthy, Well-Planned Communities Brownfields and Contaminated Sites 3 The Next Stage . .37 4 Appendices . .39 SUMMARIES OF REGIONAL ROUNDTABLES PRESENTERS AT TASK
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