This plan was developed by Niagara Region in partnership with the Niagara Regional Police Service and more than 75 community organizations, with input from over 2,000 individuals across Niagara. Under the Police Services Act, all municipalities in Ontario are required to develop and adopt a community safety and well-being plan, and to update it every five years.
Progress since 2021, when the first such plan for Niagara was introduced includes:
– Expanding Niagara’s Situation Tables to respond to individuals with complex needs
– Investing over $24 million in community-based supports
– Launching the Niagara Well-Being Tool to highlight local data and inform planning
– Establishing the 2023-2026 youth Gun and Gang Prevention Strategy, funding nine local youth serving agencies.
The 2025-2029 plan identifies four priority areas for action:
– Mental Health and Addictions
– Homelessness and Basic Needs
– Gender-based Violence
– Community Safety
Published By: Niagara Region
Publication Date: June, 2025
Click here to access Niagara’s Community Safety and Well-Being Plan 2025-2029
