Stage 5 - Draft Environmental Framework

In October 2023, a Draft Framework Progress Update Session was held in-person with internal and external stakeholders. The purpose of the session was to come back to internal and external stakeholders to present the following key elements of the Draft Environmental Framework:

• Introduction
• Framework Structure
• Guiding Principles
• Environmental Topics
• Goals, Targets and Strategies
• Implementation and Action Plan

Additionally, the vision statement from the Draft Framework was further workshopped with stakeholders.

In November 2023, an engagement session took place with City staff. The purpose of the session was to collaborate with City staff to identify potential actions and associated timelines that can be carried out to support the achievement of the goals, targets and strategies outlined in the Environmental Framework.

Based on the input received during the Stage 5 consultation sessions, the first version of the Environmental Framework and Proposed Action Plan was presented to City Council on December 18th, 2023. City Council approved the Environmental Topics and related Goals presented in the Environmental Framework and received the remaining content for information. The Environmental Framework report and Proposed Action Plan are an initial step toward the creation of intentional environmental stewardship within the City of Medicine Hat Corporation through community leadership and commitment.