This standing committee is mandated by the Homeward Trust Board to prepare and update the Community Plan, which will identify the housing-related needs and priorities of Edmontonians. When approved, this plan guides the overall direction, resource commitments and priorities of Homeward Trust Edmonton.

Core Duties

As a part of developing this Community Plan, this committee:

• Ensures that key stakeholders have the opportunity to provide input into its strategic direction and priorities
• Manages the process and the preparation of the final strategy for consideration and approval of the Board and its member government departments and community organizations
• Ensures the Community Plan is in alignment with the Edmonton '10-Year Plan to End Homelessness' and other relevant Community Plans.

Membership

The current committee includes representation from:

• Government of Canada 
• Province of Alberta 
• City of Edmonton 
• Homeless Commission 
• Members from the Aboriginal Community 
• Treaty 6 Confederation of Alberta
• Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta 
• Metis Nation of Alberta 
• Edmonton Coalition on Housing and Homelessness Society (ECOHH)
• Alberta Health Services 
• Canadian Home Builders Association (Edmonton Region) 
• Aboriginal Advisory Council Member
• In addition, representation will be sought from the Business Community and the Philanthropic Community.