A thriving local economy creates opportunities for residents, supports community services, and keeps taxes low. Economic foundations are strengthened and seasonal vulnerability reduced by supporting local businesses, encouraging entrepreneurship, strengthening agri-tourism, wineries, and local producers, expanding shoulder season activity and events, and attracting investment. By building a more diverse, year-round economy, we can create jobs, attract investment, and ensure economic success is shared across all communities.
Supporting Local Business
The Town should be a practical partner for business by improving communication, reducing unnecessary delays, and making municipal processes easier to understand and navigate.
Creating Opportunities for Youth
Young people need reasons to build their futures here. Supporting skills development, entrepreneurship, attainable housing, and stronger links between education and employers can help retain local talent.
Growing Tourism Responsibly
Tourism should be managed in a way that supports local businesses while respecting residents and community character. A stronger year-round approach can reduce seasonal pressure and spread benefits more broadly.
Key commitments
- Make municipal processes clearer and more business friendly
- Promote responsible year-round tourism
- Support partnerships that create jobs and youth opportunities
- Encourage economic growth across all Niagara-on-the-Lake communities