About Niagara Region
The Niagara region is located in southern Ontario, Canada, between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. The region encompasses a total area of 1,852 km2 with a population of 449,098.
As a municipal government, Niagara Region is made up of 32 representatives from the 12 area municipalities.
Niagara Region Programs and Services
- Affordable housing
- Children's services
- Emergency response management
- Police services
- Conservation authority
- Economic development
- Homelessness prevention
- Long-term care homes
- Provincial Offences Courts administration
- Public health programs
- Water and wastewater treatment
- Land ambulance and dispatch (Emergency Medical Services)
- Recycling, garbage collection and landfill operations
- Seniors community programs
- Business licensing
Vision
Niagara Region is a mosaic of diverse communities. We strive to achieve a prosperous, safe and inclusive community that embraces our natural spaces and promotes holistic wellbeing and quality of life.
Mission
Niagara Region will serve its residents, businesses and tourists through collaborative leadership, responsible policy and the provision of effective and efficient community-focused services, while maintaining environmental and economic sustainability.
Corporate Values
- Equity - Inclusive, acting with compassion for the community
- Innovation and continuous improvement - Striving to improve through innovation, not limitation
- Integrity - Behaving ethically, and acting with respect, accountability and trust
- Stewardship - Working to consider long term consequences of actions, think broadly across issues and act responsibly
- Foster partnerships - Building partnerships to leverage resources and talents
© Niagara Region - 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold, ON, L2V 4T7 - Phone: 905-980-6000, Toll-free: 1-800-263-7215
