Waterloo Region
A Shared Vision
for Our Region
VisionWR is a grassroots citizens group united by a shared vision for caring, inclusive, and climate-safe communities. We are dedicated to promoting education, dialogue, and debate on the issues that will shape our shared future: climate change, housing, transportation, water, biodiversity, food security, wellbeing and local democracy.
For Candidates
A policy guide for candidates seeking municipal office in Waterloo Region – one of Canada’s most dynamic and diverse communities.
For Voters
A guide for voters about how municipal leaders influence our day-to-day, set the course for the future of our communities and play a critical role in addressing the challenges of our times.
About The Candidates
Find out who is running and link to their websites and socials.
Find out when and where all candidates meetings and town halls are happening in the Region.
The Vote is Coming!
A campaign school event organized by VisionWR and hosted by the Waterloo Region Labour Council
Join us for two mini-workshops:
September 2, 6:00-9:00 PM
50 Sportsworld Crossing Road, Unit 220, Kitchener
This is for candidates and their teams, and aspiring future candidates too! Please RSVP so we can gauge numbers
6:00-7:00
Mini-workshop 1:
ANSWER THE QUESTION
Hone your skills for participation in all-candidates meetings!
John Milloy, former MPP for Kitchener Centre
Meena Waseem, Trustee with the Waterloo Region District School Board
7:00-8:00
Mini-workshop 2:
GETTING OUT THE VOTE
Translate expressions of support into votes on the ballot!
Led by Brad Rubinoff, Campaign Strategist
8:00-9:00
Informal discussion and networking
Connect with other attendees to share experiences and ideas
Please RSVP. Questions? Contact us! [email protected]
Our Vision Statements
Decision-making is inclusive, democratic, evidence- informed and transparent
Our economy thrives in ways that provide shared wellbeing for all.
There is safe, secure, accessible and affordable housing for all.
Homes and buildings are low emissions, sustainable and climate resilient
Transportation is inclusive, multi-modal and low-emissions
Our watersheds and aquifers are carefully stewarded
A sustainable and locally-rooted food system provides food security for all
Biodiversity is conserved and promoted across our urban and rural mosaic
All kinds of people are welcome and the diversity of our population is reflected across our institutions and workplaces
Add your voice! We are inviting candidates, organizations, and voters to help generate dialogue around the vision statements by sharing a short reel about what one of the vision items means for them. We’d love to hear from you! Just follow the easy instructions to take part.