SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

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1 SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF THE MRC DU HAUT-SAINT-LAURENT Prepared by the Territorial Committee for Social Development Actions Haut-Saint-Laurent 2016 > 2020

2 This document is produced in conjunction with the Centre St-Pierre s Draft Plan for Social Development for the Haut-Saint-Laurent. Feedback from consultations held in 2015 identified the following five (5) specific issues to address: > Educational & social success (academic perseverance, training & employment, succession) > Health, well-being, healthy living habits, food safety > Development of the territory, local economy & tourism > Sports, leisure and culture > Housing For each of these five major issues, specific objectives have been defined, to be attained by 2020, that will match the social development needs of the region. Indicators will also be established to measure the results of the actions taken to meet these objectives. This document sets out those actions to be taken in order to articulate and to coordinate the initiatives for social development in the Haut-Saint-Laurent. By 2020, we must be able to quantify and measure the advancements made for each of the five issues. 02

3 Also identified in the process were the following four (4) winning conditions. These winning conditions must prevail over any actions to be taken, i.e. the action plan must lead to significant improvements in each of these winning conditions. For this to occur, it is important that links can be established between the key players and committees already involved in these four (4) winning conditions. 1) Social inclusion and community life: Intergenerational inclusion, different cultures (linguistic and First Nations), new arrivals to the area, youth, seniors and families. The Corporation de Développement Communautaire/Community Development Corporation of the Haut-Saint-Laurent will be responsible for monitoring this winning condition. 2) A sense of belonging: People must have places and occasions to develop networks of mutual aid and solidarity which will support a sense of belonging and pride in the Haut-Saint-Laurent. The sense of belonging can be improved by reviewing the composition of various committees active in the Haut-Saint-Laurent territory. As examples, ensuring a better representation of the Anglophone community and promoting active participation of young people in the region. The MRC du Haut-Saint-Laurent will be responsible for monitoring this winning condition. 3) Communication and information: Information and communication networks are essential tools from a social developmental standpoint, particularly in view of the characteristics of the territory. An emphasis on offering bilingual communications and services should be made, particularly on environmental issues. The MRC du Haut-Saint-Laurent will be responsible for monitoring this winning condition. 03

4 4) Transportation: The MRC du Haut-Saint-Laurent covers a vast territory and improving transportation is a key component in ensuring the success of other initiatives. The Transportation Partnership Committee in the Haut-Saint-Laurent will be responsible for monitoring this winning condition. DEFINITION: SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT What is social development? It is a process that ensures: universal social, cultural and economic integration; improved quality of life and benefits in the community s enrichment; support for the development of an individual s autonomy and reinforcement of communities; while pursuing social justice, solidarity and sustainable development 1. 1 Guide d élaboration d une politique ou d un plan de développement social en territoire municipal. Alliance de recherche université communauté Innovation sociale et développement des communautés (ARUS-ISDC) Université du Québec en Outaouais, mars

5 METHODOLOGY The Draft Social Development Plan for the Haut-Saint-Laurent is used as the starting point. The five (5) specific issues remain the same. All the measures proposed in the Draft are included in the provisional Action Plan. This plan therefore is an overview of the proposals expressed during the public consultations. One person among the members sitting on the Haut-Saint-Laurent Action Coordination Committee will be designated to administer a specific issue and prepare a grid containing the following information: Objectives: broadly, what is the goal of the interventions? Actions: which actions get priority to achieve our goals? An objective may include several actions which will be ranked by priority. Indicators: how do we assess whether the objective is achieved? Schedule: there is a timeframe of five years to meet the objectives, therefore 2020; Partners: who can we count on to carry out the actions? Budget should indicate a budgetary estimate (if necessary) as well as the potential source of financing. Inquiries can be directed to Charles Gascon analyste@cldhsl.ca 05

6 Objective 1: Continuation of Actions for Educational and Social Success Objective 2: Reach out to isolated famlies EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL SUCCESS (ACADEMIC PERSEVERANCE, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT, SUCCESSION) Administrator: Nathalie Collin, Maison des jeunes de Huntingdon/Huntingdon Youth Centre (Coordinator) Review actions taken with partners for educational An assessment of actions 2017 Comité RES, Table and social success is prepared. Réseau 0-5, Table jeunesse 1.2 Establish priority collaborative actions according Priority actions are Comité RES, Table to the plan established. Réseau 0-5, Table jeunesse 1.3 Pursue the action plan for educational An assessment on the 2020 Comité RES, Table and social success Action plan is made. Réseau 0-5, Table jeunesse 2.1 Develop a strategy to reach out to isolated families A strategic plan is agreed upon. Comité RES, Table Réseau 0-5, Table jeunesse 06

7 HEALTH, WELL-BEING, HEALTHY LIVING, FOOD SAFETY Administrator: Jo-Anne Themens, CSSS du Haut-Saint-Laurent ext Identify and train resource people to receive information on services in order to guide the public (one person per municipality) One person per municipality is trained to offer the service MRC, Table Réseau 0-5, CDC Objective 1: Promote Accessibility to Services 1.2 Creation of a single contact number (i.e. Info-Services) 1.3 Offer personal and systematic accompaniment to vulnerable clients for referral services A single number is created. An agreement for referrals is established. End of 2017 MRC, Table Réseau 0-5 MRC, Table Réseau 0-5 Objective 2: Improve Food Safety in the Haut-Saint- Laurent Objective 3: Ensure coordination of initiatives 1.4 Consolidate respite assistance (homeless, disabled, family) At least 3 agreements have been signed between rentals and home respite services. 2.1 Expand the program Bonne boîte, bonne bouffe/the Good Food Box Increase the number of drop-off points and participants. From 2017, annually Table sécurité alimentaire, JREF 2.2 Create a mobile market A mobile market is created. 2.3 Recover surpluses from local producers and grocers Local agreements are signed. 2.4 Encourage community gardens Community gardens are created in the village cores. 3.1 Create a joint agenda (collaboration and planning of activities and gatherings) A joint agenda is created, used and kept up-to-date CDC, MRC 3.2 Identify needs and specialists to coordinate the resources to keep joint services going An agreement ensuring the continuity of services is concluded MRC, Table Réseau 0-5, Répit Le Zéphyr, Table Personnes handicapées Table sécurité alimentaire, JREF Table sécurité alimentaire, JREF Table sécurité alimentaire, JREF CISSS-MO 07

8 DEVELOPMENT OF THE TERRITORY, LOCAL ECONOMY AND TOURISM Administrator: Florence Bérard, CLD of the Haut-Saint-Laurent (Director General) Raise awareness to the elected members on the issues of social and community development Presentations to municipal councils are organized MRC, CDC Objective 1: Facilitate Relationships Between Elected Members and the Local Community Objective 2: Make the Haut-Saint-Laurent a Choice Destination for Residents and Tourists Objective 3: Support the Development of Private Companies and Collective Enterprises Activities in the form of "speed dating" between elected members and the community are set up. Number of awareness-raising events. 1.2 Support the involvement of elected members in the social and community development Annual increase in the number of elected members involved. From 2017, annually MRC, CDC 2.1 Promote the territory (at regional and national events) From 2016, annually 2.2 Promote and strengthen village cores (i.e. cooperatives «general store» style). 3.1 Sustain organizations that support private companies and collective enterprises that facilitate the establishment of businesses Residential projects are being developed. Tourist attractions have more visitors. Local businesses are located in the villages centres. Survival of Continuous support organizations. 3.2 Advocate for sustainable financial assistance that is adjusted with the increase in the cost of living 3.3 Increase access to high speed internet, particularly for entrepreneurs One act of advocacy is organised every year. A high speed internet network is in service in the Haut-Saint-Laurent , annually 2020 CLD, Chambre de commerce (à valider), CDC, MRC, JREF CLD, Coop Racines, MRC CLD, SADC, Coop Racines, MRC, Chamber of commerce (to confirm) CDC, MRC, SADC Vacant Agreement MRC-CLD Agreement MRC-CLD 08

9 Objective 4: Improve the Delivery of Public Transit in the Haut-Saint-Laurent Objective 5: Support the Retention and Attraction of Young People Objective 6: Support initiatives for socioprofessional integration DEVELOPMENT OF THE TERRITORY, LOCAL ECONOMY AND TOURISM Administrator : Florence Bérard, CLD of the Haut-Saint-Laurent (Director General) Improve transportation to and from educational institutions Increase in the number of users. From, annually. Table transport, MRC, HAECC 4.2 Develop a car-pooling and car-sharing transportation system 5.1 Support the program Maintain exploratory trips. From 2016, CLD, CDC, MRC, Place aux Jeunes/Make Way For Youth annually. CRESO, CJE 5.2 Maintain various training opportunities (continuing education, DEP/diploma of vocational studies, keeping schools open) on the territory 5.3 Promote career opportunities in the Haut-Saint-Laurent as well as leisure activities Action 6.1 Advocate for sustainable financial assistance that is adjusted with the increase in the cost of living. A network is created and developed. Increase in the number of successful migrations. Survival rate of businesses. The growing number of students. Partnerships between businesses and educational institutions increase Offers of employment and leisure are brought together in one single portal. Track traffic on the portal. From 2016, annually. From 2016, annually. Indicateur Échéancier Partenaire(s) Budget One act of advocacy is organised every year. Duration of the measures (1 year) is assured. Maintain socio-professional integration initiatives. Increase in the number of integration initiatives beneficiaries From 2016, annually Table transport, MRC CLD, CSVT, CRESO, HAECC, NFSB CRESO, UAF, CJE CSVT, UAF, Table personnes handicapées, CJE, Coop Racines, HAECC 6.2 Give access to SDEM-SEMO services in the Haut-Saint-Laurent SDEM-SEMO services are available in the Haut-Saint- Laurent region CSVT, UAF, Table personnes handicapées, CJE, Coop Racines, HAECC 09

10 Objective 1: Promote Sports, Leisure and Culture Objective 2: Encourage Local Sports Activities Objective 3: Develop Distinctive Cultural Itineraries SPORTS, LEISURE AND CULTURE Administrator: Luc Gauthier, CRESO (Director) ext. 1 lucg@creso-emploi.ca 1.1 Use, promote, and update the website Clic Loisirs, a reference tool for sports and leisure activities in Montérégie The website is being updated and used by our organizations. Monitor website traffic. From 2017, annually. 1.2 Improve municipal newsletters All municipal newsletters 2017 MRC, JREF include a pertinent section. 2.1 Form partnerships and collaborative initiatives with schools, municipalities, and recreational-related businesses 2.2 Support efforts to develop a year-round sports complex (bearing in mind funding options based on distance ) 3.1 Set up culturally interesting itineraries (heritage, archaeology, landscape) Establish a simplified umbrella agreement. Increase in signed agreements. Building of a sports complex MRC, MDJ, Table jeunesse, JREF, UAF MRC, NFSB, CVST, Table jeunesse, JREF MRC, JREF Culturally interesting 2020 itineraries are developed. MRC (comité culturel), Chambre de commerce (à valider) 10

11 Objective 1: Identify the Supply and Demand for Housing Objective 2: Review Housing Regulations HOUSING Administrator: François Landreville, MRC du Haut-Saint-Laurent (directeur général) Prepare an inventory of types of residences An inventory is completed MRC, Table sécurité available adapted to various clientele alimentaire 1.2 Identify the needs in housing by municipality to support the retention and attraction of population A list of housing requirements is completed MRC, Table sécurité alimentaire 1.3 Form partnerships to eliminate unsanitary living conditions A partnership agreement is signed. 2.1 Develop and adapt regulations to encourage intergenerational and universal housing A proposal is filed with the MRC or with at least 3 municipalities. Filing of proposed amendments to the townplanning program. MRC A housing Working Group is created in the Haut-Saint-Laurent 2.2 Adapt existing regulations to allow for mixed uses innovative, inclusive (social housing), long-term, active transportation A proposal is filed with the MRC or with at least 3 municipalities. 3.1 Lobby governments and political bodies to improve the social housing support program (linked with regionalized municipal housing offices) Two meetings per year with political and governmental officials on this subject. From 2016 and continuing MRC 2019 MRC, CISSS-MO MRC Objective 3: Improve Housing Supply 3.2 Support initiatives in housing (such as coops, NPO, assisted living, residences for autonomous seniors and families with access to basic services (social economy) and homecare) There is at least one ongoing initiative in conjunction with a technical resources group (GRT), the municipality concerned &/or the MRC and the CDC. 3.3 Develop a strategy for homelessness in rural areas Protocol agreements are in place. From 2017, annually 2019 MRC, CDC, CLD, NFSB MRC 11