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Niagara Region is a Regional municipality that provides services essential to the day-to-day life of Niagara residents, from clean water, roads and waste collection to public safety, housing and more.
Geographically, our region is as diverse as the municipal services that sustain it, and is home to communities rich in both character and history, including Fort Erie, Grimsby, Lincoln, Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Pelham, Port Colborne, St. Catharines, Thorold, Wainfleet, Welland and West Lincoln.
With a population of 539,180 and growing, Niagara is one of Ontario's most dynamic regions. We're on track to welcome 694,000 residents by 2051 — a reflection of the quality of life, opportunity and sense of community that makes Niagara a place people want to call home.
539,180
Current population
As of Dec. 31, 2024
694,000
Population target by 2051
1.39% growth target per year
1,852 km²
Total area
Between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie
12
Cities and towns
One Region, many communities
Ron Tripp, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
The Chief Administrative Officer reports directly to Council and is the primary member of municipal staff to interact with Council. The role acts as the manager of the municipality, making important decisions such as hiring employees, planning budgets and managing operations.
In addition to five departments, the CAO directly oversees:
Michelle Sergi
Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Henri Koning
Commissioner
Community Services
Tim Ellis
Commissioner
Corporate Services
Dr. Azim Kasmani
Medical Officer of Health and Commissioner
Public Health and Emergency Services
Lisa De Angelis
Commissioner
Public Works
Office of the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Leads the Region's work in strategic planning, communications and government relations, building partnerships and advancing the work of Council with a focus on Council Strategic Priorities.
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Supports those who need it most — children, vulnerable individuals and older adults — through housing, income, child care, seniors' care and community safety programs. Working with community partners, cities and towns and other levels of government to strengthen stability and contribute to a more prosperous and inclusive community.
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Plays a key role in governance, overseeing funding, legal, court services, facilities, technology and procurement and strategic acquisition. These services, along with effective planning and strategy, work to improve everyday lives and greater prosperity for Niagara.
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Public Health and Emergency Services
Committed to providing public health programs and services and an efficient response to the changing public health needs of the communities we serve, through health protection, disease prevention, health promotion and injury prevention programs.
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From turning on a tap or flushing a toilet to driving along a Regional road or managing garbage and Green Bin materials — the services provided by Public Works play an integral role in our everyday lives.
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Our corporate values guide our decision-making and actions every day.
The logo was designed to present a recognizable positive image for Niagara Region.
The logo is a stylized map of the region in green and blue. The Niagara River and Welland Canal, both internationally known resources are highlighted in the design and coloured blue. The rest of the region is green, signifying the agricultural and environmental areas that are characteristic of the region. The colour green also represents growth and development.
Niagara Region is characterized as one geographic area which shows the unity of the existing municipal structure.
The coat of arms, developed through the offices of the Chief Herald of Canada and authorized by Queen Elizabeth II, was unveiled on October 21, 1995. The central element is the shield. It's a pictorial representation of Niagara past and present.
