The OurWinnipeg 2045 development plan and Complete Communities Direction Strategy 2.0 secondary plan by-laws took effect on May 26, 2022. These plans guide growth, development, and land use for the city. A review of both plans will begin in 2027, per The City of Winnipeg Charter.
About the plan
OurWinnipeg 2045 sets out the City's long-term vision, plans and policies for:
- Land use and development
- Environmental sustainability
- Social and economic objectives
OurWinnipeg 2045 also integrates key direction from other plans or strategies into its policies. These plans and strategies are found in:
- Transportation Master Plan
- Winnipeg Transit Master Plan
- Garbage and Recycling Master Plan
- Winnipeg's Climate Action Plan
- Community Energy Investment Roadmap
The City can better reach its sustainable development goals when budget and corporate strategic plans align with OurWinnipeg policies.
Policy goals & objectives
OurWinnipeg 2045 consists of 21 objectives and 137 policy statements in areas such as:
- Decision-making criteria for proactive solutions
- Social, environmental and economic impact of municipal investments
- Collective impact for community benefit
- Removing systemic barriers
- Greenhouse gas emissions reductions targets and climate change mitigation and adaptation
- Social determinants of health and health equity
- Healthy built environments
- Poverty reduction, innovation and green solutions as economic drivers
Sustainable development goals
The Government of Canada committed to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It is a call for justice and action at every level of government. There are six localized goals that underlay the direction of OurWinnipeg 2045:

Leadership and good governance

Environmental resilience

Economic prosperity

Good health and well-being

Social equity

City building
Strategic Priorities Action Plan
Council’s four-year Strategic Priorities Action Plan (SPAP) (PDF, 4.1MB) was approved on May 30, 2023. It's the first step in achieving OurWinnipeg 2045 goals.
The SPAP process will help make sure the City’s election cycle, multi‑year budget, and overall strategic plan work together. Council identified five themes in the SPAP: Council identified five themes in the SPAP:

The downtown

A strong economy

A livable, safe, healthy, happy city

A green and growing city with sustainable renewal of infrastructure

A city that works for residents through improved customer service
Timeline
Plan approved (2022)
On May 26, 2022, Council approved OurWinnipeg 2045 & Complete Communities Direction Strategy 2.0
Strategic Priorities Action Plan (2023-2026)
- On May 30 2023, Council approved their Strategic Priorities Action Plan (SPAP)
- Council will identify level of SPAP funding through the four-year balanced budget process
Measure progress (2023-2026)
- SPAP annual review and progress update
- Council may adjust SPAP as needed or actions completed
Election (2026)
- Begin SPAP process with new Council
Five-year review (2027)
- Start review of OurWinnipeg 2045 & Complete Communities Direction Strategy 2.0
Paper copies
Paper copies of OurWinnipeg 2045 can be loaned from the Millennium Library. Copies can be sent to other branches to be picked up.
You can purchase paper copies (at cost) from:
311 counter (French copies only)
Accès–Access Saint-Boniface
170 Goulet St.
Winnipeg, MB