Powering our future

an economy that empowers us

2023 highlights

Powering Sustainable Solutions through Our Food Future and COIL

As the City of Guelph began implementing its Future Ready strategic plan, one of the standout programs that drove tangible impact was the Smart Cities’ Our Food Future. Our Food Future was born in 2019 from a vision of sustainability and community.

Powering a sustainable economy

In 2022, Council approved the 2022-2026 Economic Development and Tourism Strategy (EDT Strategy). It set the stage to guide programming and investment in Economic Development, Tourism, and the Guelph Junction Railway (GJR).

MAT is expanding tourism opportunities in Guelph

In the first 16 months of the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT), guests visiting Guelph have contributed $1.2 million to the city. The MAT which came into effect in September 2022 added a four per cent tax charged on short-term stays in places like hotels, motels, short term rentals, and bed and breakfasts that are less than 30 days.

Initiatives

What do these colours mean?

Green – met target	Data is trending in the desired target direction.
Red – did not meet target	Data is not trending in the desired target direction.
Yellow – not available at time of publishing	Data is not available for the 2023 Progress Report but will likely be reported by or in the next Progress Report.
Grey – will not be reported	Data has not been reported in the past or current Progress Report and is unlikely to be reported in the next Progress Report.
Purple – baseline year	Data is being used to establish a baseline target for future reporting.

Key performance indicators

What do these colours mean?

Scope

Status	Overall status	Definition
Green	All aspects of initiative status are progressing according to the plan or targets.	No scope changes Deliverable quality at expected levels
Yellow	Initiative status has deviated from the plan or targets (within “yellow” tolerance), but under control (no risk) and mitigation plans in place to return to green.	Scope changes have occurred, with no significant impact to schedule, budget or staffing
Red	Initiative status is significantly deviated from the plan (beyond “yellow” tolerance) and is at risk. Initial plans are unlikely to be achieved, requiring Executive Team support or approval to revise the plan.	Major scope changes that significantly impact schedule and/or budget

Schedule

Status	Overall status	Definition
Green	All aspects of initiative status are progressing according to the plan or targets.	Approved major milestones are on schedule
Yellow	Initiative status has deviated from the plan or targets (within “yellow” tolerance), but under control (no risk) and mitigation plans in place to return to green.	Delays against critical milestones may impact initiative schedule or deliverables but still within agreed tolerance level
Red	Initiative status is significantly deviated from the plan (beyond “yellow” tolerance) and is at risk. Initial plans are unlikely to be achieved, requiring Executive Team support or approval to revise the plan.	Delays against critical milestones beyond “Yellow” tolerance level

Budget

Status	Overall status	Definition
Green	All aspects of initiative status are progressing according to the plan or targets.	Forecasted expenditure is on budget Not applicable (no cost impact in this initiative)
Yellow	Initiative status has deviated from the plan or targets (within “yellow” tolerance), but under control (no risk) and mitigation plans in place to return to green.	Forecasting an overspend against original budget, but within agreed tolerance level
Red	Initiative status is significantly deviated from the plan (beyond “yellow” tolerance) and is at risk. Initial plans are unlikely to be achieved, requiring Executive Team support or approval to revise the plan.	Forecasting a significant overspend of the budget beyond “Yellow” tolerance level

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