The SLRD and its members will strive to achieve the following nine goals. These broad statements provide the strategic directions that will be used to address growth management challenges over the next 20 years.

Goal 1 Focus Development into Compact, Complete, Sustainable Communities 

Goal 2 Improve Transportation Linkages and Options

Goal 3 Support a Range of Quality Affordable Housing

Goal 4 Achieve a Sustainable Economy

Goal 5 Protect Natural Eco-system Functioning 

Goal 6 Encourage the Sustainable Use of Parks and Natural Areas

Goal 7 Create Healthy and Safe Communities 

Goal 8 Enhance Relations with First Nations and Indigenous Communities

Goal 9 Improve Collaboration among Jurisdictions