Project Overview
The concept of the Prime Ministers Path started in 2013 with a group of citizens raising money to honour Canada’s political history. For more than 10 years, it has been a sensitive project that has stirred up thoughts and feelings for many community members.
This current initiative is the direct result of the March 2024 Wilmot Council decision to move forward with a working group to help shape the future of the path. The Township of Wilmot has embarked on a community engagement project with the intention that this work will inform the future of Prime Ministers Path. It embodies the Township’s commitment to transparency and is an opportunity to return to the principle of connecting deeply with community and community members. It is a step towards collaboration in the decision-making process in the Township of Wilmot.
The Township issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) that closed August 2024. Wilmot awarded the contract for consulting services to Land Use Research Associates Inc. (LURA).
About the Public Engagement Process
Key aspects of the public engagement process for the future of the Prime Ministers Path include:
- The creation of a working group to ensure broad and fair representation in the Prime Ministers Path discussion. This group will form part of the overall engagement process.
- Development and implementation of a community engagement plan, based on the findings of the working group and including visioning and value discussions, with the objective of providing Council with information that can support them in moving forward with next steps for the Prime Ministers Path.
The estimated timeline for these deliverables is:
- Prime Ministers Path engagement plan development and training for the working group will take place in the fall of 2024.
- The working group will be launched in the fall of 2024.
- The Prime Ministers Path engagement plan will roll out in the fall of 2024.
- Engagement will be completed by 2025.
- Recommendations will be shared with council on May 12, 2025 at a Special Council Meeting.
Upcoming Events
Monday, May 12, 2025 6:00 pm
Special Council Meeting
Location: Council Chambers - Hybrid, 60 Snyder's Road West Baden, Ontario N3A 1A1
Description: The Working Group’s recommendations will be shared with Council at this Special Council Meeting dedicated solely to the Prime Ministers Path Engagement Project.
There will be a staff report to introduce the recommendations, and Council will have the opportunity to discuss, ask questions and provide their input.
Delegations will be permitted to address Council regarding the recommendations. Those who wish to do so can find more information on delegating to Council online and complete the Delegation Request Form to register. Printable forms are also available and can be submitted at the Township Administration Complex located at 60 Snyder’s Rd West in Baden.
Written submissions to Council regarding this topic can also be sent via email to clerks@wilmot.ca and will be provided to Councillors in advance of the meeting, published as part of the agenda and added to the permanent record. Please visit the Township website for more information on written submissions.
Please note that the Special Council Meeting Agenda containing a staff report and recommendations will be published on the Township website.
The meeting will also be streamed live on the Township's YouTube channel for those that cannot attend in person.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Community Gathering #3
The third Community Gathering has been rescheduled from April 2 to May 28, so that we can provide you with the most complete and up-to-date information possible.
We know that transparency matters, and we want to ensure that when we gather again, we are doing so with real clarity on what’s happening next.
This gives the community a chance to see the Working Group’s recommendations, hear what Council says, ask questions, and continue shaping the future of this project together.
Details regarding the format and context of this meeting will be updated after Council has received the recommendations at the Special Council Meeting on May 12.
Past Events
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Community Tea Circle #1 (Hybrid)
Theme: Community Reflections - The project, the community, the history
In-Person location: Wilmot Recreation Complex
Monday, January 13, 2025
Community Tea Circle #2 (In-person)
Theme: History - who tells it, how it’s told, who is left out
Location: New Hamburg Community Centre
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Community Tea Circle #3 (Online Only)
Theme: Community Input
Online location: Zoom
