Community Engagement Framework

Help shape how the City engages with you

The City of North Vancouver is developing its first Community Engagement Framework so that people who live, work and play within our city have meaningful opportunities to impact the decisions that affect their lives. The Framework is a document that outlines the kind of community engagement that the City strives to implement.

What is engagement?

Community engagement is the activities conducted by the City to involve the community in the decision-making process. It is also known as public participation or public consultation.

What is an engagement framework?

An engagement framework is a consistent, equitable approach to engagement that helps the City make informed decisions and develop trusting relationships with the community. The Community Engagement Framework is being developed to align with research and informed practices such as principles of equity, diversity and inclusion. The work also refers to the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Spectrum and Principles. IAP2 is a globally-recognized organization that provides standards to support entities that affect the public interest in Canada and around the world.

Get involved

The City is currently conducted a second and final phase of engagement. The final Framework will be presented to City Council in July 2025. Participate online or at one of the in person events below to provide your feedback!

1. Review the draft Framework and share your comments below until June 14th, 2025.
2. Attend a pop-up open house:
   • June 9 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. - City Hall | Google Maps
   • June 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Civic Plaza (14th St. & Lonsdale Avenue) | Google Maps
3. Subscribe to the email list by submitting your email in the Stay Informed box at Let's Talk CNV
4. Email staff with questions or comments at engagement@cnv.org.