The Social Planning Council of Ottawa was created in 1928 by local churches and community groups in order to respond to the then acute socio-economic problems looming as a result of the great depression. Since then, the Social Planning Council has been a place where many ideas took form, including
Today, the SPC uses modern research and communication methods and works with Ottawa’s social agencies, concerned residents and decision-makers to understand and advocate the social needs of our city. The SPC is a non-partisan, not-for-profit, charitable organization run by an elected Board of Directors.
Mission
Our mission is to provide residents of Ottawa with the means to exercise informed leadership on issues affecting their social and economic wellbeing.
We Value
Equity, collaboration, and practical leadership guide how we work with communities, partners, and public systems.
Social Justice
The pursuit of social justice and the reduction of inequality.
Community Voice
Active involvement of those most directly affected by social issues.
Collaboration
Bringing individuals, organizations, and diverse groups together.
Accountable Leadership
Professionalism, quality, partnership, and responsible public service.
Our Vision is to achieve our mandate through:
Identifying and analyzing the social needs in the community
Providing leadership in planning and establish priorities for meeting the identified needs
Monitoring and evaluating changes in the policy and resource environment
Encouraging informed involvement by our members and the wider public in critical social issues
Encouraging and enabling social service organizations to respond to change
Taking an active advocacy role on social and economic policy
Influencing decision-makers by making them aware of the need for and consequences of social and economic policies.
Board of Directors
Strategic leadership for stronger, fairer and more connected communities.
Samtou Tchamdja
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Mehdi Dridi
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Meryem Baskoun
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Bobby Matheson
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Ruby Edet
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Sophia Jacob
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Omari Abdalla
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Annika Ang
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Chandra Hapuarachchi
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